2002 Envoy 4x4. 3000-4000 miles per year. I use it mainly for weekend exploring the local deserts. Mostly trails and roads. No serious "rock crawling" type of situations but lots of sharp rocks and gravel, some steep hills, and sand washes. I recently purchased a small trailer. 2000 lbs with 900 lbs of carrying capacity so approx 3000 gross weight. I will be towing it into some of these remote desert areas. I also tow a small 3500 lb boat and trailer once or twice a year on a 600 mile round trip.
I'm considering an All terrain type of tire like the Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S or the Falken AT Trail. I plan on staying with the stock size of 245/65/17 or as close as possible in an LT tire.
Would I benefit from a heavier duty LT type of tire? I'm open to suggestions for both options LT or P rated. I would like to keep the tires in the $150.00-$170.00 each range. Mounted and balanced.
I'm considering an All terrain type of tire like the Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S or the Falken AT Trail. I plan on staying with the stock size of 245/65/17 or as close as possible in an LT tire.
Would I benefit from a heavier duty LT type of tire? I'm open to suggestions for both options LT or P rated. I would like to keep the tires in the $150.00-$170.00 each range. Mounted and balanced.