Chris,
Thanks for the input.

Guess I should have added, I'm running Michelin LTX A/T 2 LT265/70R17's right now.

I'm probably over thinking this but need some pointers.

Brand doesn't matter so much. Pick any flavor you like.

Construction of the tire makes all the difference. You will need a minimum of D load range and preferably E load range (commonly called "10-ply"). You'll need to air them up hard. I run mine at minimum of 70 PSI. This also makes the sidewalls stand up straight instead of bulging.

I run BFG A/T. I've found that the sidewalls tends to be stronger. However, they only go for about 40,000 miles and they're not cheap.

With that said, I ran our deer lease in S. Tx for 5 years with only one puncture. A thorn got the inside sidewall and created a slow/gradual leak. It was so small and gradual that it took the guys at Discount Tire 3 times to finally locate it. They replaced the tire for free.

Brand doesn't matter so much. Pick any flavor you like.

Construction of the tire makes all the difference. You will need a minimum of D load range and preferably E load range (commonly called "10-ply"). You'll need to air them up hard. I run mine at minimum of 70 PSI. This also makes the sidewalls stand up straight instead of bulging.

I run BFG A/T. I've found that the sidewalls tends to be stronger. However, they only go for about 40,000 miles and they're not cheap.

With that said, I ran our deer lease in S. Tx for 5 years with only one puncture. A thorn got the inside sidewall and created a slow/gradual leak. It was so small and gradual that it took the guys at Discount Tire 3 times to finally locate it. They replaced the tire for free.

I would like to find a good set of tires for my truck that do well in the mud but don't make driving on the pavement dangerous or too noisy. I'm not sure that exists.

who do you know that foams tires? Friends have had it done to their Jeep tires but the guy's now out of business.