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LAdams

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Posted: 05/10/08 02:53pm

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OK guys,

A few days ago I asked about tires for my 250SD... I have narrowed it down to two different Michelins from Sam's Club... They are as follows:

LT265/54R16E XRLTS @ 769.52 for 4 installed, balanced, mounted OR

LT265/75R16E LTXMS @ $736.48 for 4 installed, balanced, mounted...

Which of the two is better for my application of mostly towing???

Any and all comments appreciated...

Les

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donn0128

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Posted: 05/10/08 03:42pm

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IMHO tire number two. The 54 sidewall profile is more for show than go. And way too wide for a stock rim size.

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Posted: 05/10/08 03:59pm

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Agree with Donn.

8.1 Van

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Posted: 05/10/08 04:30pm

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donn0128 wrote:

IMHO tire number two. The 54 sidewall profile is more for show than go. And way too wide for a stock rim size.

There is no 54 sidewall profile.

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8.1 Van

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Posted: 05/10/08 04:33pm

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LAdams wrote:

LT265/54R16E XRLTS must be a typo.

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Posted: 05/10/08 05:25pm

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Unless you are racing, the 75 profile will give a MUCH better ride.

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Posted: 05/10/08 06:02pm

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8.1 Van wrote:

LAdams wrote:

LT265/54R16E XRLTS must be a typo.

Have to agree it be a typo.

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Posted: 05/10/08 07:07pm

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Of those two tires,I'd go with the LTX MS.

In Illinois I'd also look at the Michelin AT/2.

I like a bit more snow traction than the two your looking at would give.

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