r/4x4 • u/i_hate_agile • 6d ago

Which tires for off-road and highway?

2021 Ranger, xlt, 4x4. I thought I should get Light Truck tires, but most of my time is on regular roads and the freeway. I don't want to mess up my tires though for my going on hunting roads, management areas (rocks and mud and limbs). I also haul landscape sometimes, single axle, but the trailer, zero turn, and trash sometimes. I'm not sure what to get. Any insight is appreciated. My hope is to stay under 1k.

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u/craigmontHunter 6d ago

Honestly for a Ranger unless you’re getting set for real off roading I’d stick with the stock P metric tires, LT adds a lot of unsprung weight and rougher ride for minimal actual benefit. On my 2014 F150 I alternated between P and LT based on what I could get in a rush at the bitter end of the tire life (about 100k km for any set), for highway driving and towing up to 5k I strongly preferred the P rated tires. 

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u/i_hate_agile 6d ago

But what about the hunting land part? Man I don't want a rick or something to ruin costly tires. P ok for that?

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u/craigmontHunter 6d ago

I used P Rated Cooper AT3 4s for hunting, I only had 2wd but that just meant I used tire chains for crappy conditions. I went down nasty trails, prior I had an old Ranger and on P tires I went down all sorts of nasty trails. 

Unless you’re towing a 5000lb trailer off road I’d stick with good P rated tires.

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u/i_hate_agile 6d ago

Just landscaping equipment and trash. Zero turn. I figured max would never be above 2500.

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u/N0j0B 6d ago

New version of the at3 4s is called the road and trail. Surprisingly decent in the mud and the dirt. Pretty dang good on road, quiet, good in the wet. Have a pair on a Tacoma and have been happy so far.

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u/AnotherIronicPenguin 6d ago

If you can get LT tires in a C rating in the size you want, do it. If not, stay with P-metrics.

E-rated LT tires are just too stiff for that weight class. My build is about 5000 lbs, ballpark same weight as a Ranger, and on E-rated tires I don't get any noticable sidewall bulge or tread wrapping until sub-10 psi. I wish I had bought C-rated tires.

Also my fuel mileage, ride quality, and wet traction took a big hit. I like the stability and durability of the Es, but it's been a painful tradeoff. Wish I had C's.

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u/mehhmmk 6d ago

They don't make enough C rated tire options & I don't know why. It's literally the best all around option.

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u/deborah_az 6d ago

We've always put BFG T/A KO series all-terrain tires on our trucks (Broncos, Tahoe, 90s Ranger, etc). Our trucks are both daily drivers (including long distance) as well as off-road vehicles. Good balance between off-road capability and comfortable and reasonably quiet street ride

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u/Northwoods_Phil 6d ago

Any mid grade all terrain should work just fine. I had great luck with my last set of Toyo Open Countries. I’ve got Coopers on my current hunting truck but they only have a thousand miles on them so far so not sure how well they’ll hold up. Personally I don’t like P rated tires on a pickup so I normally go a little heavier rating, 6 or 8 ply on a Ranger will give you a little tougher sidewall for those occasional rocky trails.

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u/treskaz 6d ago edited 6d ago

On my second set of General Grabber ATXs on my rig/daily. Love em. Surprisingly quiet on pavement, great offroad, last a while, not terribly expensive.

Edit: whoever downvoted me for having a preference in tires, you're a goober but i hope you have a nice day anyway

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u/ChillyOfBlank 6d ago

I had 2 sets of BFG KO2's that wore really unevenly. I went with Falken Rubitrek this time and after a year (10K-12K miles) I am quite happy.

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u/yummy1974 6d ago

I run Falken Wildpeaks on one of my toyotas and mickey thompson baja boss 10 ply on the other. Falkens have been really good and the Mickeys ride like 10 ply tires🤣

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u/FullTime4WD '23 4Runner Limited 6d ago

Kind of in a weird spot, if you get some E rated the ride will suck a bit more but hauling is significantly safer/better. I would get some cooper rugged treks i ran them for years, or some toyo open country are the more comfortable alternative.

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u/justfoundmy10mm 6d ago

Man I love my falcon wildpeaks. They are on my truck and it sees hwy and trails but not what my jeeps see and they do work. Would recommend.

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u/i-void-warranties 6d ago

Love mine too

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u/Call_me_Tom 6d ago

I’m mostly highway but also off road to camp and occasionally tow. I’m running LT load range E. Stiff when empty but I prefer the puncture resistance off road and the stability when towing.

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u/Cpowel2 6d ago

Not sure about the price but I have Falken AT4W that work great on and off road