Ajole Loc: Central Florida

I just got a 2009 Nissan Frontier and the tires will need to be replaced as they are the originals with a 2008 data code (!). I tow a Bass Tracker infrequently so not much time pulling up boat ramps. Concrete ramps are typical.
Are you guys using All Terrain type tires, All Season, or what?
Thanks for your experiences.

Grizzly 17 Loc: South central Pa

All I've ever towed my boat with is a Nissan titan all weater tires. Been on some steep ramps. I have a17 ' glastron n a 1754 tracker never had any problems. Also had 2 frontiers. They have pretty good power n traction. If in doubt put it in 4wd 👍

Ajole Loc: Central Florida

Thanks. I can't seem to find the 4WD button ...

DozerDave Loc: Port Orchard Wa.

Cooper,All Terrain tires ...made in America!...🐟on

Gordon Loc: Charleston South Carolina

Same here Dozer. Cooper Discovery. Pull a 23 Proline CC . 5600lb,s

Whitey Loc: Southeast ohio

Does it have four wheel drive lol. Yes by American-made tires Goodyear just bought Cooper. cooper makes a good tires. Hopefully Goodyear dont f*** it up lol

Ajole Loc: Central Florida

My Frontier is RWD only.
I'm surprised several are recommending All Terrain over All Season. Why?

Jeremy Loc: America

I have not heard of any Tires made in America in DECADES. Might be American owned or an American that owns the company. You will find Tires are made overseas.

Jeremy Loc: America

If the tires are not worn out you don't need new ones. Definitely do not need all terrain tires. All season but not all terrain. Boat Ramp is NOT snow or MUD.

Ajole Loc: Central Florida

That's my thinking a well. I'm not going rock crawling nor am I going dune busting. Just the occasional boat ramp.

As to replacement, the tires only have 21,000 miles on them but, being of 2008 vintage, the tread is weather checked. The sidewalls are perfect. My thinking is that they will chunk before blow out.

OTOH, the TPMS sensors are 1+ years old and the batteries are dying. At $100/tire replacement (sensor, labor, balance), it seems appropriate to replace tires.

Whitey Loc: Southeast ohio

Google it lmfao. Guess more people need to try an buy American made 😁

Ajole Loc: Central Florida

Also recognize that Goodyear and Cooper aren't the only tires manufactured in America. Foreign owned, e.g. Michelin, can be manufactured in the USA.

Of greater interest to me than brand and place of manufacture s the type of tire.

Thanks all.

DozerDave Loc: Port Orchard Wa.

My tires are stamped “made in America”. Both Coopers on my truck and the Goodyear’s on my 5th wheel...🐟on

woodguru Loc: El Dorado Ca

All season with the highest mud and snow three peaks designation, Up here in the mountains you don't have to put chains on in snowy conditions...says something about traction.

Either the tire rack or americas tire has a tire ranking service with tires ranked by performance categories such as wet braking, dry braking, mud/snow, noise, comfort, etc. You can easily home in on the top ranked tires like that. Many people form loyalties and stick with brands, and tire technology is changing so fast that the best one year can be fifth in a couple of years.

When I bought Firestone mud and snow a few years ago for my Ranger 4wd they were ranked at the very top.

Try using their research tools, or put in best traction truck tires and try that, a little time researching can get you a profoundly better set of tires that has noticeably better traction when you need it. Where the best makes a difference is in real world situations like a rainy freeway and an emergency stop that you can do in 140 feet as opposed to 160 where you hit another car...tires make that much difference.

Looking at the tires I would get for the F150 Platinum I just got it looks like Goodyear makes a highly ranked performer. The guy I got the truck from had just put $1000 Michelins on it that suck compared to tires with
better traction.

Whitey Loc: Southeast ohio

Exactly👍