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billtex

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Posted: 05/30/12 11:04am

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I paid less than $200/ea (US).
I don't think you can go wrong with any major brand.

Chevy dealer has a price match policy on tires...that way I got them to mount the 265's on OEM rims.
They had no problem backing up their service, and they were well aware I was going to a larger tire...

If you listen to some Folks you would never get off the couch...
Go with the 265's...you will be glad you did.

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Posted: 05/30/12 12:38pm

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billtex wrote:

Well if you paid less than $200 each INSTALLED, the price difference between US and Canada is greater than I thought! Must be all those taxes that are killing us...
Thanks for your recommendation on the 265s.
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Posted: 05/30/12 01:25pm

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Dome wrote:

You might consider the Dueler A/T Revo 2 by Bridgestone. I put them on 3k ago and I'm liking them a lot. I read lots of reviews about them and there was a lot of positive comments about the tire. I know they handle well and my mileage has gone up about a mile per gallon when hauling the camper and towing the Jeep. I also like the tread design, it's good in wet road conditions. Good luck with what ever you get.
Steve

Another vote for the Revo 2s. Used to have them on my Chevy 2500. The tread life was fine and excellent handling in rain, moderate snow, dry and offroad. Granted I was pulling a heavy trailer and not a carrying a TC. I like them so much I just put 4 on my Ram CTD. Again no TC but I do have a tounge weight of 1400 lbs so the truck is fairly well loaded. Not the cheapest tires around but a good value.

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Posted: 05/30/12 05:33pm

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Had a look at my current tires and they are 9 years old! Given that, I will be buying 5 tires (including a new spare)!! Now if I can only pick one...

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Posted: 05/30/12 08:00pm

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Seeing the numbers you posted... I would go with the M55s in stock size. Your prices are pretty good too. I priced the M55s in 265 last fall and they were more than you quoted. (US$) I used to have 235/85 16 on my truck, last fall I changed to 265s, and didn't notice a huge difference in handling. I changed mostly because 265 is my stock size, and after I bought the camper I was right at the weight limit with the smaller ones.

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Just called Toyo 1-800 for the heck of it and talked to a nice chap. For my use, he said the Open Country AT would probably be the best choice (given my intent to travel north on gravel roads, occasionally off the beaten path, etc.). He said the M55 is a great tire but it is a noisier tire and offers less fuel economy than the Open Country (which in this day and age is an important factor to consider I would think). When I told him I had read a lot of people complaining that they didn't get long life out of the Open Country AT, he said that is usually people who use it for commuting every day. Given mine will be used primarily for road trips, camping, etc., he said I would get long life from the AT. He preferred the AT over the HT for my use (because of gravel roads etc.). If it was strictly highway, he would have recommended the HT (Tuff Duty).

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Posted: 05/31/12 11:31am

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After lots of thought on this, I've decided to go with the Toyo Open Country AT, and have booked installation tomorrow. When I compare the specs for my size (245-75-16), the AT and the M55 are pretty equivalent (2P 2S 2N tread, 2P sidewall; same load capacity, 3042#). In higher sizes the 55 has 3P sidewall.

I used to own a diesel Land Cruiser that had a noticeable hum at highway speeds that drove me nuts (I think it was the stainless exhaust and muffler) and was one factor in me selling it. Didn't want to take a chance and feel the same about the M55 highway whine. But yeah, if I was going to be driving on gravel or off-road most of the time, I would have went with the 55.

Anyway, I'm sure I'll be pleased with the AT's (which are quite a bit cheaper than the 55s) but did seriously consider the M55s.

Thanks again to all for sharing your thoughts.

~DJ~

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Posted: 06/01/12 05:58pm

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Anything less than a Toyo M 55 is throwing your money away!!!!

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