I'm going to have to replace the tires on my '04 Tahoe in the not-too-distant future. You guys have any suggestions?

I'm looking for something somewhat more aggressive than the stock tires but that doesn't kill the gas mileage (which is already not great) or the ride. Is that possible?

I'm definitely liking the All-Terrain T/A® KOs.....from the little research I've been able to do thus far, they look like they'll wear like champs.

Is there any benefit to putting a slightly wider tire on or is that asking for trouble? (Or maybe even not possible?)

If you are looking for an 80/20, on road to off road, I like the BFG AT Longtrails.  They're just a tad more aggressive tread wise than say a Michelin LT but has a very long tread life.  They're a little noisy at first but settle down.  They do fine on pavement in all categories and better than standard truck tires off road just not equal to a truly off road tire.   They have a great life.  

I currently run these on my SUV in standard size with plans to run the KOs only when needed over sized.  An oversize tire, width, will always take gas mileage away.  Its a matter of friction.    

The BFG KOs I see more as a 50/50 and probably the best in that category.  They are noisy and stay noisy.  Definitely hate Wranglers.  They just wear out way too fast though excellent at first.   They're technically a 50/50 but improve their on pavement with soft rubber compounds.  

Strictly street, its hard to beat the Michelin LTs.  They are excellent on pavement with an above average for a street tire off pavement.  They have a long life. If i rated them, it would be 90/10 as apposed to 100/0 for say a Cooper.  The Cooper is great on pavement but terrible off road and low life.  

Tj

Quoted: If you are looking for an 80/20, on road to off road, I like the BFG AT Longtrails.  They're just a tad more aggressive tread wise than say a Michelin LT but has a very long tread life.  They're a little noisy at first but settle down.  They do fine on pavement in all categories and better than standard truck tires off road just not equal to a truly off road tire.   They have a great life.   I currently run these on my SUV in standard size with plans to run the KOs only when needed over sized.  An oversize tire, width, will always take gas mileage away.  Its a matter of friction.     The BFG KOs I see more as a 50/50 and probably the best in that category.  They are noisy and stay noisy.  Definitely hate Wranglers.  They just wear out way too fast though excellent at first.   They're technically a 50/50 but improve their on pavement with soft rubber compounds.   Strictly street, its hard to beat the Michelin LTs.  They are excellent on pavement with an above average for a street tire off pavement.  They have a long life. If i rated them, it would be 90/10 as apposed to 100/0 for say a Cooper.  The Cooper is great on pavement but terrible off road and low life.   Tj

Good points........an 80/20 tire is probably more where I'm at in any case. I have Wranglers on the truck now........pretty much dead after 35K miles.

Quoted: Quoted: If you are looking for an 80/20, on road to off road, I like the BFG AT Longtrails.  They're just a tad more aggressive tread wise than say a Michelin LT but has a very long tread life.  They're a little noisy at first but settle down.  They do fine on pavement in all categories and better than standard truck tires off road just not equal to a truly off road tire.   They have a great life.   I currently run these on my SUV in standard size with plans to run the KOs only when needed over sized.  An oversize tire, width, will always take gas mileage away.  Its a matter of friction.     The BFG KOs I see more as a 50/50 and probably the best in that category.  They are noisy and stay noisy.  Definitely hate Wranglers.  They just wear out way too fast though excellent at first.   They're technically a 50/50 but improve their on pavement with soft rubber compounds.   Strictly street, its hard to beat the Michelin LTs.  They are excellent on pavement with an above average for a street tire off pavement.  They have a long life. If i rated them, it would be 90/10 as apposed to 100/0 for say a Cooper.  The Cooper is great on pavement but terrible off road and low life.   Tj Good points........an 80/20 tire is probably more where I'm at in any case. I have Wranglers on the truck now........pretty much dead after 35K miles.

I know it won't make you feel any better but you got about 3K more on yours than I averaged on mine.

I'm one these keep the vehicle forever types and wanted to keep that truck factory original in case I showed it.  Its a little unusual, factory light bar truck.  After 3 sets of Wranglers, I threw my hands up and went nevermore.  

I actually went the other extreme on my truck that had Wranglers and put Michelin ATs on it.  I'm extremely pleased on pavement with the tires but what off road I do, they were noticeably far worse than the Wranglers.  That's why I wanted a tad more aggressive tire on my Jeep GC but still primarily on pavement.  I've been pretty happy with the Longtrails.  They still aren't up to the Wranglers off road but noticably better than the Michelins.

The Jeep had Coopers and dang were they great on the highway but wow, you get those things in the mud and you want to start singing "Slip Sliding Away."  

Now that I have changed company vehicles away from the GC.  I plan to get separate rims with oversized KOs just for off road adventures which usually includes some long distance highway hauling.  

Tj