Off Road Tire Buyer's Guide - Tire & Wheel Special

It's often said that the tires on a rig can either make it or break it. Often times quite literally, we might add. Based upon your vehicle's load capacity, the amount of lift, wheel size, and intended usage are all things to consider when looking for that perfect set of tires. To help you out, we've compiled some of the hottest tires on the market that not only provide the means to handle any type of terrain out there but also match up well with fullsize-truck requirements.

Available Load Range:C

Number of Plies in Sidewall:Four

Number of Plies in Tread:Four

Available Sizes:35x13.50R15, 37x12.50R17

Available On:15- and 17-inch wheels

For more information, contact:bfgoodrich, (864) 458-5000, www.bfgoodrichtires.com.

Available Load Ranges:C, D, and E

Number of Plies in Sidewall:Three

Number of Plies in Tread:Six

Available Sizes:31x10.50R15LT to 38x15.50R20LT

Available On:15- to 20-inch wheels

For more information, contact:mickey thompson performance tires & wheels, (330) 928-9092, www.mickeythompsontires.com.

Available Load Ranges:C, D, and E

Number of Plies in Sidewall:Six

Number of Plies in Tread:Six

Available Sizes:35x13.50R15LT to 37x13.50R24LT

Available On:15- to 24-inch wheels

For more information, contact:toyo tires, (800) 442-8696, www.toyo.com.

Available Load Ranges:C, D, and E

Number of Plies in Sidewall:Four and Six (based upon tire size)

Number of Plies in Tread:Six and Eight (based upon tire size)

Available Sizes:36x13.50-15 to 49x21.00-20

Available On:15- to 20-inch wheels

For more information, contact:interco, (318) 334-3814, www.intercotire.com.

Available Load Ranges:C, D, and E

Number of Plies in Sidewall:Six and Eight (based upon tire size)

Number of Plies in Tread:Six and Eight (based upon tire size)

Available Sizes:35x12.50-15 to 40x13.50-17

Available On:15- to 17-inch wheels

For more information, contact:maxxis international, (770) 962-5932, www.maxxis.com.

Available Load Range:C

Number of Plies in Sidewall:Three

Number of Plies in Tread:Three

Available Sizes:30x9.50-15 to 235/85R16

Available On:15- to 16-inch wheels

For more information, contact:bridgestone, (615) 391-0088, www.bridgestone-firestone.com.

Available Load Ranges:C, D, and E

Number of Plies in Sidewall:Three

Number of Plies in Tread:Three

Available Sizes:31x10.50R15LT to 40x13.50R20LT

Available On:15- to 20-inch wheels

For more information, contact:dick cepek tires & wheels, (330) 928-9092, www.dickcepek.com.

Available Load Ranges:C, D, and E

Number of Plies in Sidewall:Three

Number of Plies in Tread:Six

Available Sizes:37x13.50R15 to 40x13.50R20

Available On:15- to 20-inch wheels

For more information, contact:pro competition tire & wheel co., (866) 232-0665, www.procomptires.com.

Available Load Ranges:C, D, and E

Number of Plies in Sidewall:10

Number of Plies in Tread:Six

Available Sizes:31x10.50R15 to 36x14.50R22

Available On:15- to 22-inch wheels

For more information, contact:parnelli jones/dirt gripz inc., (330) 873-9582, www.dirtgriptires.com.

Available Load Range:C

Number of Plies in Sidewall:Three

Number of Plies in Tread:Three

Available Sizes:LT245/75R16 to 40x13.50R17LT

Available On:16- to 17-inch wheels

For more information, contact:goodyear, (330) 796-2944, www.goodyear.com.

Available Load Ranges:C, D, and E

Number of Plies in Sidewall:Three

Number of Plies in Tread:Three

Available Sizes:33x13.50R15LT to 40x15.50R22LT

Available On:15- to 22-inch wheels

For more information, contact:nitto tire usa inc., (800) 648-8652, www.nittotire.com.