Wild Country question

[billy baroo]

Hi all. I bought a new to me 2005 Tahoe today but I won't be able to pick it up until later in the week. I got it from an out of state dealer. Anyway the dealer said he put new tires on it and in the pictures I can see they are Wild Country Radial XRT tires. I did some Googling but couldn't find much info about them. I've been lurking here and researching while I was looking for a Tahoe so I thought if anyone could give me the low down on the tires it would be you guys.

Thanks in advance for any info you can share.

 

[JochenWoern]

Hi all. I bought a new to me 2005 Tahoe today but I won't be able to pick it up until later in the week. I got it from an out of state dealer. Anyway the dealer said he put new tires on it and in the pictures I can see they are Wild Country Radial XRT tires. I did some Googling but couldn't find much info about them. I've been lurking here and researching while I was looking for a Tahoe so I thought if anyone could give me the low down on the tires it would be you guys.

Thanks in advance for any info you can share.

First off, welcome tothe forum ans congrats on the new truck. Got any pictures and details about the Tahoe?

The Dealer most likely put some cheap tires on it in order to be able to say the vehicle does have new tires.

I purchased my previous '06 Yukon from a dealer and it had some real cheap Korean tires on it.

 

[billy baroo]

That's kind of what I was afraid of. Maybe I can pull them off and sell them on Craigslist. What's a good tire for mostly street use with good snow traction? I used to like the Revo's but from what I read the Revo 2 isn't a very good tire.

 

[JochenWoern]

That's kind of what I was afraid of. Maybe I can pull them off and sell them on Craigslist. What's a good tire for mostly street use with good snow traction? I used to like the Revo's but from what I read the Revo 2 isn't a very good tire.

I checked Craigslist at the time and got a set of Denali rims with tires from a nnbs (new, new body style) which came off the Denali as the new owner upgraded to 24" inch wheels. Those had Bridgestone Duelers on them with a couple of hundred miles.

Unfortunately, being located in Northern CA, I can not help you with snow tire performance.

Pictures of the truck???

 

[billy baroo]

I only have the pictures the dealer emailed. Hopefully I'll be able to pick it up Wednesday or Thursday.

 

[JochenWoern]

Very nice. CONGRATULATIONS!

 

[RED77]

My tires of choice are either BFG all terrains or Goodyear duratracs. I have had the BFG's on several vehicles and have never been disappointed. They give excellent traction in all conditions and have great tread wear. I frequent highways, dirt roads, mountain roads, snow, and mud. The set of duratracs I've had were great as well. Absolutely fantastic in the snow! But they did cost more and the tread wear was not as good but still nothing to complain about.

 

[JochenWoern]

I only have the pictures the dealer emailed me so here are a couple. Hopefully I'll be able to pick it up Wednesday or Thursday. There's a nickle size ding in the rear drivers side door they need to get fixed. The interior's actually gray even though it shows tan in the pictures.

How many miles are on it and what did you pay?

This truck looks awesome and very clean. A set of cheap tires is only a very minor detail which can easily be fixed.

 

[billy baroo]

My tires of choice are either BFG all terrains or Goodyear duratracs. I have had the BFG's on several vehicles and have never been disappointed. They give excellent traction in all conditions and have great tread wear. I frequent highways, dirt roads, mountain roads, snow, and mud. The set of duratracs I've had were great as well. Absolutely fantastic in the snow! But they did cost more and the tread wear was not as good but still nothing to complain about.

Thanks for the info. It seems like the BFG's have been around forever but it's good know they are still a quality tire. Are you talking about the AT KO's?

How many miles are on it and what did you pay?

This truck looks awesome and very clean. A set of cheap tires is only a very minor detail which can easily be fixed.

One owner 47,000 miles with a great service history. Paid a little over $15,000 which seemed like a pretty good deal. WY truck too so no rust which is a nice little bonus.

I'll probably plan on swapping out the tires sooner rather than later. Hopefully I can get a couple of hundred for them on Craigslist if they have less than 1k miles on them.

 

[OHSIXX]

Sweet grab. Been really happy with my Nitto NT421Q's-great all season tire-and living in WI- I see it all..........

 

[JochenWoern]

Thanks for the info. It seems like the BFG's have been around forever but it's good know they are still a quality tire. Are you talking about the AT KO's?



One owner 47,000 miles with a great service history. Paid a little over $15,000 which seemed like a pretty good deal. WY truck too so no rust which is a nice little bonus.

I'll probably plan on swapping out the tires sooner rather than later. Hopefully I can get a couple of hundred for them on Craigslist if they have less than 1k miles on them.

Sounds like you got yourself one heck of a truck with VERY LOW miles!!!

 

[billy baroo]

Sweet grab. Been really happy with my Nitto NT421Q's-great all season tire-and living in WI- I see it all..........

Thanks for the Nitto suggestion. I heard they were a good brand so I'll have to check out the NT412Q's. I've spent some time working in Oconomowoc over the years and have been "lucky" enough to see a little of what you guys get during the winter. If that tire works well there it should be good here.

Sounds like you got yourself one heck of a truck with VERY LOW miles!!!

I just hope it's as nice as the dealer says it is. You know how they can be.

 

[JochenWoern]

Thanks for the Nitto suggestion. I heard they were a good brand so I'll have to check out the NT412Q's. I've spent some time working in Oconomowoc over the years and have been "lucky" enough to see a little of what you guys get during the winter. If that tire works well there it should be good here.





I just hope it's as nice as the dealer says it is. You know how they can be.

I REALLY like my NITTO TERRA GRAPPLERS, I love the more aggressive look/design and they have no noticeable road noise. They work well here in dry and wet conditions, based on the tread design, I would imagine they work well in the snow.

Based on what I can see in the pictures as well as the very low miles, I am pretty certain that this is a great looking rig.

When will you get it? KEEP US POSTED.

 

[billy baroo]

I REALLY like my NITTO TERRA GRAPPLERS, I love the more aggressive look/design and they have no noticeable road noise. They work well here in dry and wet conditions, based on the tread design, I would imagine they work well in the snow.

Based on what I can see in the pictures as well as the very low miles, I am pretty certain that this is a great looking rig.

When will you get it? KEEP US POSTED.

How's the tread wear on the Nitto Terra Grappler's? I read about several people complaining they only got 20k - 30k miles out of them. I'll have to look and see if they have a raised white letter tire as I prefer that look with a white truck. Especially after I crank the torsion bar keys.

Planning on picking it up Tuesday. Can't wait.

 

[JochenWoern]

How's the tread wear on the Nitto Terra Grappler's? I read about several people complaining they only got 20k - 30k miles out of them. I'll have to look and see if they have a raised white letter tire as I prefer that look with a white truck. Especially after I crank the torsion bar keys.

Planning on picking it up Tuesday. Can't wait.

Had mine only for 5K miles so far, so can't really say anything about tread wear quite yet.

I for myslef do not care for the white letter showing, pain in the a$$ to keep them clean all the time as well. (Guess I am getting too old).

Great, looking forward to your thoughts after you brought her home.

 

[billy baroo]

Let me know how they are working out once you get more miles on them.

I hear you about keeping them clean but with all the different sprays these days it's a lot easier than back in the day when I used a stiff brush and 409.

I'll have a nice 9 hour drive to get acquainted. Should have some thoughts after the trip.

 

[JochenWoern]

Let me know how they are working out once you get more miles on them.

I hear you about keeping them clean but with all the different sprays these days it's a lot easier than back in the day when I used a stiff brush and 409.

I'll have a nice 9 hour drive to get acquainted. Should have some thoughts after the trip.

All sounds good.

 

[RED77]

Thanks for the info. It seems like the BFG's have been around forever but it's good know they are still a quality tire. Are you talking about the AT KO's? QUOTE]

Yep. BFG recently beefed up the side wall traction on them as well. They look even better now.

 

[JochenWoern]

Thanks for the info. It seems like the BFG's have been around forever but it's good know they are still a quality tire. Are you talking about the AT KO's? QUOTE]

Yep. BFG recently beefed up the side wall traction on them as well. They look even better now.

Assuming you are referring to the KO2's, which I just checked out on line I would have to agree, they look much better with the redesigned sidewall.

Did not know that BFG had done this, otherwise I may have gotten those as at the time I liked the look of the NITTOS better than the BFG's.

Had BFG's in the past and had always good luck with them as well.

 

[billy baroo]

Good info to have, thanks guys. I'll consider them if I find another Tahoe to buy. Friday I found out the Tahoe I put a deposit on has the 706 Castech heads. Since I didn't want to risk dealing with the possibility of leaking heads I pulled the plug on buying it. So no "new" Tahoe for me.