Chevy & GMC Vans

Hey guys. It's almost time for a new set of tires. I've been driving on 30x9.5R15 BFG All-terrain TA/KO's, and aside from a torn sidewall (see viewtopic.php?f=12&t=6239) and lasting less than 40,000km, they performed fairly well overall.

If you guys have used other similar tires, feel free to share your experiences here! I just want to know what other options there are. Thanks.

I'm on my second set of Pro Comp tires and have a third set waiting to go on my van.

I wore out a set of the A/Ts on my Super Duty. Overall I thought they were a pretty good tire, although they didn't make it to the 40,000 mile mark either. I've now got the M/Ts on my truck and they have been wearing pretty good, but I'm not putting that many miles on the truck anymore either. (The set in reserve for the van is also the M/Ts.)

I would have rather had BFGs, but since I was able to get the Pro Comps for a whole lot less, they were chosen. The secret to buying the Pro Comps is to waif for their 'buy 3 get 1 free' offer which occurs once or twice a year. If you are really lucky, they might offer a free shipping offer on top of that. But even their everyday price is cheaper than a comparable BFG. (Note Pro Comp also as A/T & M/T Extremes. These are more money.)

40 000 km is only 25 000 miles

timelessbeing wrote:40 000 km is only 25 000 miles

You darned Canucks!

My mind saw miles, not kilometers. Anyway, my Pro Comps lasted longer than 25K miles, but I'd guess not more than 30K.

One possible alternative are the General Grabber AT2's. They have a similar tread pattern, although they appear to have more siping, 1/32" more tread depth, achieve the same Canadian "severe snow" rating as the BFG's, and they are about $20 cheaper. However they have a 2-ply polyester cord body, instead of BFG's 3-ply. Not good, bearing in mind what happened to me a few weeks ago.

Treadwrights are what is being planned for both my wife's Jeep and for when I get around to lifting Grumpy.

http://www.treadwright.com/

ihatemybike wrote:Treadwrights are what is being planned for both my wife's Jeep and for when I get around to lifting Grumpy.

http://www.treadwright.com/

I'll have to look at these real close when it is time to re-tire my Super Duty. A set of 285s look to be under $550 shipped!

ihatemybike wrote:Treadwrights are what is being planned for both my wife's Jeep and for when I get around to lifting Grumpy.

http://www.treadwright.com/

The only suitable ones they have in my size are the Puma's which look like knock-off Pro Comp ATs, only with very poor siping. These look like they will suck on snow and ice. After shipping the prices isn't so attractive. I'd rather spend the few extra bucks for nice new tires, with no wear on the carcass, snow rating, and proper warranty.

Treadwright only uses the best carcasses, with the majority of what they look at being discarded. The Kedge Grip version are great in the ice and snow according to some of my Jeep buddies. I've read only good things about their customer service. Looking at the abused tires on my friends' Jeeps I don't see most people having a problem with them. Since I bought a tire changer from Harbor Freight and now dynamically balance my tires with air soft pellets, lots of money is being saved.

I have a set of Cooper Discoverer S/T's on my truck. They were on the SPB and have over 35k miles and are at 50% tread left. They are starting to slide a little more in the snow but have worked awesome off-road and in snow.

Dean,
never would have a slipping problem if you kept the van compared to a dodge...

Interesting ... the Coopers have 18/32" tread depth.

sandfly wrote:Dean,
never would have a slipping problem if you kept the van compared to a dodge...

Well the SPB only had 190 HP...the Dodge only has 345.

timelessbeing wrote:

ihatemybike wrote:Treadwrights are what is being planned for both my wife's Jeep and for when I get around to lifting Grumpy.

http://www.treadwright.com/

The only suitable ones they have in my size are the Puma's which look like knock-off Pro Comp ATs, only with very poor siping. These look like they will suck on snow and ice. After shipping the prices isn't so attractive. I'd rather spend the few extra bucks for nice new tires, with no wear on the carcass, snow rating, and proper warranty.

I have Treadwright Pumas on my Astro and they handle great in the snow and ice. I have over 10k miles on them now and they don't seem to have much wear on them. I'm sure they will last at least 40-50k miles. Don't let the price fool you, they are awesome tires.

LiftedAWDAstro wrote:I have a set of Cooper Discoverer S/T's on my truck. They were on the SPB and have over 35k miles and are at 50% tread left. They are starting to slide a little more in the snow but have worked awesome off-road and in snow.

Do you know anything about the carcass construction? Are the plies stamped into the sidewall?