I couldn't find anything about this specific question using the search button but apologize if this has already been covered somewhere. Point me in the right direction.

Time for new tires on my '05 XTerra OR. Have had terrible luck with getting flats on my factory tires and want something that will stand up to backroad and some off road driving better as well as being a solid winter tire. Considering putting on a set of BF Goodrich All-Terrain TA's. No change from stock size or anything, just some better all terrain tires that are still highway friendly.

Local tire dealer informs me that 8-ply tires may mess up my tire pressure warning monitor. Not that I really care that much but that little light does tend to get on my nerves. Anyone had experience with this? My Nissan dealer confirmed the possibility that higher pressures ran in 8-plys may cause a problem. Any other problems I can expect from this tire selection?

Thanks for your advice.