Here are some of the vehicles that use LT285/560R18 tires:
1. Nitto Terra Grappler G2 - Great All-Terrain tire
Next up is another excellent value in an all-terrain tire: The Nitto Terra Grappler G2. This addition to the Nitto Grappler family has the Three Peak Mountain Snowflake certification for severe winter service, with an aggressive all-terrain tread pattern that includes 3D sipes and staggered shoulder lugs extending well down onto the sidewall for the lateral traction you need to be able to claw your way out of ruts or mud. With that in mind, our team gives the Nitto Terra Grappler G2 a SimpleScore of 8.5 for traction. We’ve also been impressed with this tire’s durability, including its damage-resistant tread compound, robust internal construction, and tie bars that link tread blocks together for toughness and resistance to flexing and stresses. Nitto offers a 50,000 or 65,000 mile warranty (depending on size), and in the longevity department, we give this tire a SimpleScore of 8.2. On the pavement, the Nitto Terra Grappler G2’s road manners, braking performance, steering response, and cornering are all composed and predictable (thanks in part to those tie bars in the tread) for a SimpleScore of 8.6 for handling. We should also mention that you can easily customize the looks of your truck with this tire; the Terra Grappler G2 has a reversible design with two different sidewall treatments (choose from “blade” or “lightning bolt” styles) for a distinctive aesthetic that suits your style.
2. Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 - Best Winter tire
Next up is our pick for a winter tire, and the Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 is just about perfect for the LT285/60R18 size. The Blizzak DM-V2 has the design and the consistent, dependable grip you need to get you through some nasty winter conditions, but it won’t wear you out with a noisy, uncomfortable ride. Bridgestone’s advanced winter tread formulation is designed with multi-cell rubber compounds and a hydrophilic coating, staying flexible for traction at subfreezing temperatures. Go in for a closer look at its tread design and you’ll see it’s packed with features like increased block edges for more surface area and is infused with “bite particles,” that let the Blizzak DM-V2 dig in and chew its way through snow slush and ice. We give the Blizzak DM-V2 a SimpleScore of 9.7 for traction. The Blizzak DM-V2 is also designed with an improved, optimized contact patch, not only enhancing traction but also steering feedback and response, helping to deliver a SimpleScore of 8.9 for handling. We’re impressed with the durability of the Blizzak DM-V2 as well. It’s designed with Bridgestone’s innovative NanoPro Tech Multicell Compound for the first 55% of the tire’s tread depth. After the tread wears down, the remaining 45% of a standard winter compound remains very capable on snow and slush (SimpleScore of 9.3 for longevity). The Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 is Three Peak Mountain Snowflake certified for severe winter service.
3. Hankook Dynapro HP2 (RA33) - Best Highway tire
Here’s a great LT285/60R18 highway tire – the Hankook Dynapro HP2 (RA33). The Dynapro HP2 (RA33) is a consistent performer when it comes to braking, steering feedback, cornering, and road manners; it features a stiff center rib and high-density polyester construction that incorporates two steel belts, a 2-ply polyester casing, and nylon cap ply. When it comes to handling, the Dynapro HP2 (RA33) gets a very respectable SimpleScore of 8.6. The year-round grip is also admirable thanks to a combination of circumferential grooves, angled grooves, and sipes, for a traction SimpleScore of 8.4. We should also mention here that the Dynapro HP2 does a great job of helping keep road noise to a minimum with “silencer sipes” that cancel certain frequencies and resonances. With its advanced silica-based tread formulation, Hankook covers the Dynapro HP2 (RA33) with a 65,000 mile warranty, which rates a SimpleScore of 8.5 in the longevity rankings.
4. Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015 - Good All-Terrain tire
Yokohama’s Geolandar line has been a go-to all-terrain tire for drivers for many years, and the Geolandar A/T G015 is a natural evolutionary next-step for Yokohama. The Geolandar A/T G015 is designed with Yokohama’s Enduro tread formulation and a flat footprint for long, even wear (with a 60,000 mile warranty), enough for a strong SimpleScore of 8.8 for longevity. The grip on or off the pavement is dependable and predictable, with circumferential grooves, Yokohama’s Edgetec groove design, and 3D sipes. The Yokohama Geolandar A/T G015 is Three Peak Snowflake certified for severe winter service, and we give it a very strong 8.6 SimpleScore for traction. It comes in with a SimpleScore of 8.4 for handling, thanks to those tread features along with stable, resilient Endurocore construction for road manners, steering feedback, cornering, and steering response that are all top-notch.
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