Smoothest, quietest tires for Tundra

[Ray Kane]

What are the quietest, smoothest riding tires for my 03 Tundra 2WD Access cab? My truck is strictly a highway/city truck that will never have the pleasure of seeing a dirt road. I currently have BF Goodrich Long Trails and my vote isn't in on them yet. What I am looking for is the quietest tire that will give me the smoothest ride on Toyota 16" rims and the factory size.

Yes, I have been told to buy a car if I want a ride like a car, but that is not an option for me.

[Ray Kane]

Is there such a thing?

[Ray Kane]

Was it something I said?

[kymatt]

I'll chime in here, Ray.

I use my Tundra for the same things you do, and it's an 02 AC V8 2wd. I have Michelin LTX M/S 265/70R 16. I swear by these tires for on road stability, ride, and life. You won't find a better light truck tire for on-road applications. You will, however, find cheaper ones, but I've found that the life of the LTX M/S makes up for the premium cost. I currently have 80k on mine and still have about 30% tread life left. I fully expect to get 100k out of them. I keep them rotated regularly (every 5k) and make sure I run consistent pressure at 35 psi.

[Ray Kane]

Thanks for the response - I saw these tires at BJ's and was almost sold until he told me he only had three in stock - how did THAT happen.
I used to use the Michelin MXV4's on my Honda and loved them.

Do you run 35 PSI all the way around?

[kymatt]

Yep, 35 Psi, unless I'm towing something (rare) or hauling something heavy (also rare). They seem to wear very evenly at that psi.

[Ray Kane]

Yep, 35 Psi, unless I'm towing something (rare) or hauling something heavy (also rare). They seem to wear very evenly at that psi.

What do you run when towing or hauling a heavy load?

[kymatt]

What do you run when towing or hauling a heavy load?

Damn near max PSI, I think around 50 psi...it says on the sidewall of the tire.

[Eddie]

I'll also chime in about the Michelin LTX M/S tires...

I've tried only one other tire (Yokohama Geolandar AT+) besides the stock Dunlops and the Michelins. The Michelins are the quietest and most comfortable of the three.

[Ray Kane]

Thanks for the input - these BF Goodrich arent the quietest or the smoothest but they saved my butt this afternoon. A trailer on I-95 kicked up a bag of stucco mix and had to do a weave to escape injury.

[Sumo99]

So far I've only had the BFG Rugged Trails and Yokohama Geolander ATs. Of the 2 the BFG's were quieter and softer than the Yoko's. But, the Yoko's are better in just about every other category. I also think that "P" rated tires might be smoother than "LT" rated tires.

[H2O_MAN]

Michelin LTX M/S are known to be the roundest, truest, smoothest radials made.
Maintain correct air pressure, rotate and balance often and you will be very happy with the way your truck rides.

[turnipgreen]

I just put on Michelin Cross Terrains. Had them about 2 weeks. They ride smooth, and so far are very quiet. I didn't have the choice to use the LTX M/S, I have 17 inch rims, and they didn't come in my size. They were very pricey, which almost made me decide on something else. But in the end I took the safe route.

I also stay on road, but tow a boat.

Ron

[Ray Kane]

Any goo tutorials on tire ratings and rankings? ie P rating, LT rating, speed rating quality rating etc
These BFG Long Trails are a bit loose in the rain and wind. I was swishing around on the road like a belly dancer on a waterbed!

[Ray Kane]

Any goo tutorials on tire ratings and rankings? ie P rating, LT rating, speed rating quality rating etc
These BFG Long Trails are a bit loose in the rain and wind. I was swishing around on the road like a belly dancer on a waterbed!

Sorry, make that GOOD tutorials