I'm with ya' Lenster. There were always two things I'd immediately do whenever I bought a new truck, one was to tint the windows, the other was to install a set of BFG T/A's. I've been running T/A's since the early 80's. They are a compromise, like anything else. Cost, traction, wear ... all were factors. As usual, you can buy tires that cost more. You can buy tires that have better traction, but don't wear as well. You can buy tires that are more aggressive, but the road noise will drive you batshit crazy after a while. Granted, I spent 90% of my time on pavement, so the compromise was perfect for me. About the only snow I ever got into was when I'd go to Ohio for deer season, but I saw plenty of mud. The T/A's never failed me. I think the last couple trucks had T/A KO2's. I think they were just the new generation T/A with stronger sidewalls or something. I haven't changed tires on my new truck and still have the street tires 'cause I just don't get into anything nasty anymore.