I just got a set of Goodyear Trackers for my truck from Wally World over in Fort O and I thought they were very good about mount, balance and price. I know these are not the top of the line but they seem to be good tires to me. Have you checked Wally World? Jmax
Wormhook. I'm told the BEST prices are in Summerville Georgia at REECE TIRE CO. I've gotten my last 4 sets at SAM's as I found them to be a fair price in these parts.
Ditto On Frazier...... Tires for less will beat anyone's price. LOL.... and they are next door to where I work so it makes for convenient rotate and balance (that they offer at no additional charge) You normally have to call one day ahead of time so he can get the tires in 332-0878
I have the same stupid 17" rims on my truck. I've heavily researched tires.........take a look at General Grabber AT2. They look just like the BFG KO's and are only $100/tire. Take a look at them at www.tirerack.com. I've had General brand tires before and they were OK.
I also just thought about buying a set of 15" black steel rims and mount 15" tires on them and I'd come out cheaper with the combo as I would buying a set of 17" tires (plus they offer way more sizes). Just a thought.