Capability without the over-the-top “off-road” style. In a full-size truck, a little imprecision tends to come with the territory over broken pavement, so it’s not something we were overly worried about. The only notable downside was an unsettled feeling over long stretches of broken pavement, but it was noticeably quiet on pavement otherwise. The Scorpion All Terrain Plus is a popular tire, but it also performed admirably in Tire Rack’s test, with great grip on wet pavement in addition to solid off-road performance. That should be plenty of capacity for most trucks or full-size SUVs. In the 265/70R17 size we compared for this buyer’s guide the Scorpion All Terrain Plus was available in a Load Range E, with a max load of 3,200 pounds per tire. The Scorpion All Terrain Plus also is one of the few tires available in a light-truck (LT) version for people who want to do serious hauling and towing. The Pirelli Scorpion All Terrain Plus tire is a well-rounded tire that performs almost as well as the best on our list, but with a more reserved look. Lower treadwear rating than the competition.Durability question likely linked to cheaper non-LT tires.Good feel and performance in range of conditions.Durability issues are more likely on the non-LT tires. That being said, a number of commenters on Tire Rack and Walmart reported rapid wear, getting fewer miles from the tires than hoped, and poor durability. Mud, snow, and inclement weather have all challenged the tires, but my incidents of getting stuck usually were due more to the limits of the truck than the tires or a sheet of ice underneath a layer of snow. The performance of the Road Venture AT51s has been commendable, especially for the price. That being said, the truck isn’t used for towing or excessively heavy payloads, but rather getting around the backcountry on occasion and stomping down gravel roads. Several years ago, I equipped my 4WD 1995 Ford F-150 with a set of Road Venture AT51 tires which were on sale for less than half the price of the BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2s. But, if you’re like me, you want something with all-season capability, and the passenger-rated Road Venture AT51 can be had for significantly less. For buyers who intend to do more serious hauling or towing, getting an LT tire is a smarter decision. The Kumho Road Venture AT51 tires have the interesting distinction of being available in both the light-truck (LT) rating and a passenger tire rating. Deep, angled treads help in loose terrain.Treads made of cut- and chip-resistant compound.If you’re constrained by price when looking for an all-terrain tire, the Grabber A/TX should make your shortlist. Now, a tire that gives more feel is one that’s also eminently drivable, which translates to a driver that’s more in control of their vehicle. In Tire Rack’s more scientific testing, the General Grabber A/TX was rated well for feel but fell slightly short on outright quantifiable performance. The only tire that beat it at price (by just a dollar) was rated noticeably lower than everything else in the segment. Performance was on-par with the leaders in the segment, and price put it near the bottom of every tire we considered. Compared to the others in our buying guide, the Grabber A/TX tires were a little louder, and a little less comfortable, trade-offs we considered worthwhile. The General Grabber A/TX was designed with drivers in mind, especially when they drive pickup trucks, full-size SUVs, and work vans in less-than-ideal conditions. Ride comfort trade-off compared to competition.Serrated shoulder design for mud/snow/rock traction.CoreGard technology-split/bruise resistant sidewalls.Though some of the competition has surpassed the All-Terrain T/A KO2 in one category or another, the BFGoodrich tire remains our top pick for best overall. Performance may be easier to match, but the competition in the all-terrain segment has become known for lots of road noise. The iconic BFGoodrich tire not only boasts aggressive looks that upgrade the curb appeal of any off-road vehicle, but it also does it without the huge trade-offs some of the competition accept: namely treadwear and on-road noise. The All-Terrain T/A KO2 took the “Best Overall” crown not because of its place near the top of best-seller charts, but because it truly deserves the title. The tire itself can be considered a lot like Jeep, in that its contribution to the conversation largely defines the conversation. The BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 is as much an icon in the all-terrain segment as the Jeep Wrangler is in the off-road SUV segment.
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