Which tire - out of these 3 + any other recommendation.

[V8Pete]

The answer is always Michelin, assuming they have the model you want in the size you need. Conti is a close second, followed by Toyo, Pirelli, and Cooper. Goodyears have always been mediocre and expensive... not a great combination.

I've had numerous different brands on dozens of vehicles over the years. As @edyvw said, tires are not where you should be looking for the lowest cost. I bought a car a few years back that had new Nankangs on it, and had not one, but two blowouts; the only blowouts I've had in almost 50 years.

Amortize the add'l cost of the Michelins over the miles you'll get out of 'em, and you'll find it's nominal.

 

[odie]

GENERAL TIRE should have rebates starting on September 1st .

 

[pbm]

If you're just looking for something round and black to put on it for a while until you decide what you do want.... Summit Trailclimber HT3.
Many online retailers carry then and so should Walmart, if you have a Tire and Lube Express nearby. Tread profile and design looks very similar to the Michelins for a fraction of the price. Here's a link:

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Summit-T...vTXZ-Egyzgt_nGskXDN4BPC1yUiIin1BoCZ-QQAvD_BwE

There are also Cooper Evolution HT2s in that ad for $155 each. Cooper makes good tires.

 

[badtlc]

You'd spend ~$1500 installed for tires on your 20 year old Tahoe?

Wild.

Tires are the single most important piece of safety equipment on a car. It is probably the one thing that makes sense to buy the best you can get for all applications.

 

[f355spider]

Michelin Defender. I have used several sets with great wear and results. Always top rated by Consumer Reports...surprisingly they did not test them in the most recent test.

I am currently using the (Consumer Reports) top rated Continental TerrainContact H/T. Performance is equal to the Michelin, and surprisingly, they seem to be wearing even better. I have about 40k miles on them, and appear barely half through the tread.
Reasonably quiet, and good wet weather traction.

 

[4WD]

There are also Cooper Evolution HT2s in that ad for $155 each. Cooper makes good tires.

I’ve had both the Evolution and the SRX - both were great tires

 

[MParr]

My local Ford Dealer quoted me $222 for Goodyear Wrangler Steadfast HT and $211 per tire for Cooper Pro Control. These are 275/55/20 H rated tires.

 

[z71bill]

My local Ford Dealer quoted me $222 for Goodyear Wrangler Steadfast HT and $211 per tire for Cooper Pro Control. These are 275/55/20 H rated tires.

The Steadfast is rated higher than the Workhorse.

 

[barkingspider]

I would go w the workhorse and keep the savings for a rainy day

 

[MParr]

The Steadfast is rated higher than the Workhorse.

Yes. They get good reviews. I would rather pay $222 for the Goodyear vs. $286 for the Michelin LTX M/S2.

 

[Jmlo96]

I had a set of Continental Terrain Contact H/T on my Silverado 1500 before I traded it in. They had phenomenal traction in all conditions. I was driving places in the snow in 2WD that the other tires never could. They rode so nice and were quiet. I definitely pick those over the original Defender LTX M/S. Not sure how they compare the LTX M/S2

 

[leeharvey418]

GENERAL TIRE should have rebates starting on September 1st .

I bet they won’t be included in the discount as they’re a new model, but the Grabber H/T (not 60) looks like an absolute home run. They took an already-great tire in the -60 model, and worked on making it even better.

 

[jjf729]

The Kumho Crugen HT51 would be another solid option here.

 

[odie]

Did some more searching and discovered there's likely ( ) to be a $100 rebate on the tires below starting 9/1/25 > 10/31/25 . Found the rebate at nationaltirerebates.com . Can find other rebates on other tire brands at their site .

GENERAL TIRES : $100 rebate ( 9/1/25 - 10/31/25 ) :

1) ALTIMAX 365 AW
2) ALTIMAX Arctic12
3) G-MAX AS07
4) GRABBER APT
5) GRABBER Arctic
6) GRABBER Arctic LT
7) GRABBER A/T Sport
8) GRABBER A/T Sport-W
9) GRABBER A/TX
10) GRABBER HD
11) GRABBER HD Van
12) GRABBER H/T
13) GRABBER HTS
14) GRABBER HTS60
15) GRABBER UHP
16) GRABBER X3

May be purchasing the ALTIMAX 365AW if there's a rebate of $100 . If not , may look at other tires and their discounts .

 

[leeharvey418]

May be purchasing the ALTIMAX 365AW if there's a rebate of $100 .

Depending on the vehicle and your driving style, I’d call this a solid choice. I’ve had six of them on the CX-5 for a couple of years now (replaced one axle set because I had neglected to rotate them). Their grip isn’t the greatest, but they’re very communicative when they do break loose, and I’ve never gotten myself into a dangerous situation with them. Now that I’m no longer in the target market for an AW tire, they’re not at the top of my list, but I’d certainly recommend them to anyone who needs that type of tire.

 

[CharBaby]

Of the 3 tires you listed, I'd put on the Michelin Defender LTX M/S2. However, If you only drive the truck the way you say, I'd look for tires that are le$$ expensive than any of the 3 tires you listed. Something more suited for the way you REALLY/ACTUALLY use the Tahoe.

 

[HighHy21]

If you want more of an AT tire, there's BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A, not quite as hardcore as the KO2/3

 

[edyvw]

If you want more of an AT tire, there's BF Goodrich Trail Terrain T/A, not quite as hardcore as the KO2/3

With a warning that they are a horror show in wet.

 

[MParr]

With a warning that they are a horror show in wet.

Yeah, I would stay away from B. F. Goodrich tires.

 

[rstcso]

Yeah, I would stay away from B. F. Goodrich tires.

And Firestone 500s!