[Levihummel]

Anybody running all terrain tires on these new trailblazers? Factory size or aftermarket. What are your recommendations? Looking into toyo open country at2's as they are on of the few a/t tires for the Factory 225 60r17's. Need something more aggressive for where we live and that can handle the Pennsylvania winters. Factory continental's were a struggle last winter

 

[Morty]

Anybody running all terrain tires on these new trailblazers? Factory size or aftermarket. What are your recommendations? Looking into toyo open country at2's as they are on of the few a/t tires for the Factory 225 60r17's. Need something more aggressive for where we live and that can handle the Pennsylvania winters. Factory continental's were a struggle last winter

I'm running 215/65/17 Open Country AT3'S on my Patriot. I highly recommend them, they look great and perform well off road.

 

[kjg48359]

I haven't been out to this forum in "forever" but thought I'd take a lunch break today. Did you do anything? From my perspective, OEM tires are showcases in quietness and efficiency (ie. Gas Mileage). Not traction.

After last year's milder winter, on the few occasions I took my Active out, I was not impressed with the stock tires even though they were listed All Terrains (the originals are Hankook Dynapro AT's). But honestly? I think that the stock tires have almost no tread depth compared to a good true AT, so I just swapped out Nitto Nomad Grapplers in stock size (225/60r 17). These are made for CUVs. Glad I don't have the 18" rim as I think they'd get destroyed on our roads in the Greater Detroit area. So far, it's been a couple of weeks, but the tires are actually pretty quiet, but much deeper and 3 Peak Mountain Snowflake rated (there's a symbol on the tire sidewall of, wait for it..... keep you in suspense...... 3 mountain peaks!). But look for that and it means that the rubber compounds are designed to stay softer in the winter. I do drive a lot on dirt roads as well (as a Mt Biker) so the extra traction should be noticeable.

I've had other cross overs & 4x4's with all terrains on them (a couple of Land Rovers) and these are quieter than what I put on those (where were BFGs and some Cooper Discoveries).

 

[Levihummel]

Update haven't been on in a while. Went with bridgestone blizzak dm-v2's 225 60 17 I found on marketplace for $350 pretty much brand new. Lady was moving from pa to Florida. Now to find a full summer set of wheels and tires. Anyone know of a good aftermarket wheel dealer online? I'd love the look of a little offset so they stick out of the fenders some

 

[kjg48359]

wow, I really haven't been out here in a while. I drive dirt roads almost daily (although not very far, I still do). Plus a lot of the MTB trail heads in MI are accessed by dirt roads. Most of the time, they're decenty, mainly hard packed sand. But I did end up putting on a set of Nitto Grappler tires. They're as quiet as the OEM ATs, but probably twice the tread depth. So far, they've done well in what bad conditions and roads I've driven on (one pot hole last year during spring thaw had about 4 inches of water, and was deep enough that one of the rear tires lifted off of the ground). I stuck with OEM sizes, as there isn't any kind of clearance under those wheel wells (especially in the rear). I would suggest thinking about good too wild on rim offsets: the wheel bearings are designed a certain way, and you'll probably shorten the life of yours if they get too out of spec (and these are not solid axle trucks that can take more abuse)...