The 5 Best Tires for Sprinter Vans
One of the most popular questions we get from new Sprinter van owners is: What is the best tire for my Sprinter van? Keep on reading below to find out our favorites.
When getting into a new or used Sprinter van, tires and wheels are usually one of the first topics of discussion after you've selected your van length. What types of terrain do you drive on, are you a winter sports enthusiast, is fair weather your game, is getting the best gas mileage the most important thing to you? There are many questions to answer, and we will do our best to help guide you on your journey when the rubber meets the road.
Below, we’ve compiled a list of the best Mercedes Benz Sprinter tires from our personal use and industry friends. We haven’t covered everything, but this is a good list of popular tires from our experience.
Looking for our favorite wheels? Check out our Top 5 Sprinter Van Wheels.
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TIRE BRAND & MODEL |
BF Goodrich T/A KO2 |
| WHEEL BRAND & MODEL | Black Rhino Arsenal |
| TIRE SIZE | 275/70R17 |
| RELOCATION KIT NEEDED? |
Yes.
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From the Manufacturer:
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TIRE BRAND & MODEL |
Cooper Discoverer ST MAXX |
| WHEEL BRAND & MODEL | |
| TIRE SIZE | 275/70R17 |
| RELOCATION KIT NEEDED? | Yes. |
From the Manufacturer:
The Discoverer® S/T MAXX™ is designed for tough terrain, including rocks and gravel, with on-road stability and performance.
- Tread design helps to prevent stone retention
- Armor Tek3® Construction for added tire durability
- Cut and Chip resistant tread compound/composition
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TIRE BRAND & MODEL |
Falken Wildpeak A/T3W |
| WHEEL BRAND & MODEL | |
| TIRE SIZE | 265/75R16 |
| RELOCATION KIT NEEDED? | Yes. |
From the Manufacturer:
The WILDPEAK A/T3W tire is engineered for adventure, any time and in any weather. The A/T3W combines aggressive off-road ability and rugged terrain driving without compromise on the pavement. An optimized tread design combined with a silica tread compound enable the A/T3W to excel in three areas: wear, winter, and wet performance. Designed for severe snow conditions, every A/T3W tire is qualified by USTMA and TRAC for the Three Peak Mountain Snow Flake (3PMSF) symbol.
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TIRE BRAND & MODEL |
General Grabber A/TX |
| WHEEL BRAND & MODEL | |
| TIRE SIZE | 275/70R17 |
| RELOCATION KIT NEEDED? | Yes. |
From the Manufacturer:
The next-generation, aggressive all-terrain tire that provides exceptional off-road capability and durability, balanced with impressive on-road performance. Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake and studdability deliver confident driving in all weather conditions.
- StabiliTread Technology – Street performance balanced with off-road durability.
- DuraGen Technology - Off-road durability.
- Comfort Balance Technology - A comfortable, quiet ride on the street.
- Three Peak Mountain Snowflake - Improved snow traction.
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TIRE BRAND & MODEL |
Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT |
| WHEEL BRAND & MODEL | Method 701 |
| TIRE SIZE | 275/70R17 |
| RELOCATION KIT NEEDED? |
Yes.
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From the Manufacturer:
The Discoverer® AT3 XLT™ with Durable Tread™ Technology hauls heavy loads with less wear and are built to withstand ongoing assault from dirt and gravel.
- Designed to prevent shredding on rocky and gravel terrain
- Extreme durability for hauling
- Rugged, biting edges on the shoulder of the tire, for extra grip and resistance to punctures
We hope this post was helpful, and let us know which tires you decide to run on your Sprinter in the comments section below.
Are you looking for other Sprinter Van Upgrades and Accessories? Be sure to check out the Sprinter Roof Racks and Interior Accessories sections in our store, or check out our Sprinter Van Floorplans here.
I put the KO2 on my sprinter 170 ext 2 wheel drive rear tires and when I got above 60 or 65 on a highway and especially on a bend in the highway I had so much sway I thought I would lost control and had to hit the brake. Not sure if anyone else had this problem or not.
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