10. BF Goodrich, Cooper, Falken and others
Of course, there are several other manufacturers of quality tires for pickups and bigger SUVs that should be mentioned in this guide, including Michelin's partner BF Goodrich, whose All Terrain K02 products speak for themselves. These light truck and SUV tires can be used both on and off-road, and they are found as original equipment on some popular vehicles like the Ford F-150. They will make good replacement tires on these vehicles.
Cooper is also an American brand known for its affordable tires. The Discoverer SRX on-road line is the one that will fit SUVs and minivans while the AT3 line is designed for both on-road and moderate trail riding.
Similarly, there are tires by Falken (a brand belonging to Japanese manufacturer Sumitomo, but which manufacturers its products in New York State); the company’s WildPeak A/T tires are original equipment on some pickup trucks like the Jeep Gladiator. WildPeak is a brand to consider for SUVs and pickup trucks, as well as Hankook's Dynapro and Kumho's Road Venture (which only gets limited distribution).
And Chinese tires in all that? Once again, although we're seeing some evident improvement in the quality and reliability of tires from China, it's probably best to wait for them to have proven their worth before giving them serious consideration.
As you may have noticed, there are many new and different types of light-duty truck tires (and of course products for larger SUVs and crossovers). This guide tries to give you an overall picture of what's most recommended and in-demand on the market, without wading into the weeds of performance tires or competition-specific off-road tires. And there are many of those.
If you’re interested in one of the tires mentioned in this file, please make sure to consult a recognized retailer, which will give you the information you need. It’s worth your time, because iIn many cases, your expectations and reality may differ.
We want to thank Stéphane Parenteau of Pneus Premiers Choix in Quebec for his technical assistance despite the difficulties of the current situation.
