dpgllg
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My tires need replaced and since I have not had to deal with this in about 5 years. I was looking to see what if anything might have changed in that time. Tire maker now producing only in China, known quality issues with the brand, etc..
I currently have Michelin LTC 245/75/R16E on the truck and have been very happy with them. I got close to 50,000 miles on them and probably could go a few more but the sidewalls are starting to show fine cracks on all four tires. They are over 5 years old and the truck sits outside in all kinds of weather. I was planning on replacing them by this fall before the bad weather sets in.
I looked at many tires on line and at several local shops. I eliminated those I have not heard about or just didn't seem right (couldn't pronounce some of them) . I thought I had it narrowed down to three Goodyear Armourtrac, BF Goodrich Commercial, and Michelin LTX.
Michelin does not make the same tire I currently have. The LTX replaced the LTC. It has the best tread wear warranty at 70,000 miles while the BF Goodrich has 50,000 and the Goodyear has no mileage warranty. Cost wise there is only a one dollar difference between the Goodyear and BF Goodrich while the Michelin are currently on sale and cost $20 bucks more. Based on this I have eliminated the Goodyear tires.
My questions are:
Anyone running the Michelin LTX tires and are you happy with them? Are you getting the wear and performance out of them you expected?
Anyone running the BF Goodrich Commercial tires and are you happy with them? Are you getting the wear and performance out of them you expected? Would you buy these tires again?
Any other pros and cons I should be aware of? Has anything changed with these tire makers that I should know about?
Thanks for your input!
2006 2500HD Chevy 6.0 Gas Ext Cab Short Bed
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dupreet
High Point, NC
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I've run them both with no issues. Over the years I've tended to buy the cheaper "off" brands and had no problems.
One thing I've noticed recently is many makers are using 'LT' in their naming, only for the tires to be 'P' passenger-rated...double check the sidewalls to make sure you get 'LT' tires!
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Z'sZoo
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Take a look at Nitto tires. Very heavy duty, reliable LT tires that are made in the USA. Toyo and Falken are also making very good LT tires that have earned them a great reputaion. Im on my second set of Nitto's with no complaints.
I just put some BFG Commercial TA's on my fiver. They will see their first trip next month.
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Skinny Man
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I am running my second set of the "new" LTX tires. I did not get the miles out of the first set that I got from the older style LTX tire but I am still very happy with them.
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SWD
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I always buy "take-offs". These are brand new factory installed tires that people decide they dont want on their new truck, opting to go instead for fancy rims and tires. They cost me about 50% less than new tires and I dont have to pay the tire tax. My tire shop also stands behind any tires they sell. I have been doing this for over 15 years only once in that time span have I had to buy new tires because of an emergency situation. Check you tire dealer...they may offer you the same deal.
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mguay
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I've been in the same boat for a while as well. My biggest problem is that my Dually uses little donut tires,(215/85/16) and I am limited to just a few choices.
Not to throw a wrench into the mix but Bridgestone makes the Duravis M773 that was stock on HD's for a few years and have great reviews. Some were talking about the 70k range!
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glamisorbust
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SWD wrote:I always buy "take-offs". These are brand new factory installed tires that people decide they dont want on their new truck, opting to go instead for fancy rims and tires. They cost me about 50% less than new tires and I dont have to pay the tire tax. My tire shop also stands behind any tires they sell. I have been doing this for over 15 years only once in that time span have I had to buy new tires because of an emergency situation. Check you tire dealer...they may offer you the same deal.
X2. I've done this only once, but next time I buy tires I will definitely do this again. Almost 4 years ago, I found a guy who had just put a lift and tires/wheels on his brand new 2008 dodge 2500. I bought all 5 brand new tires from him with less than 10 miles on them, and all 5 wheels. I used the spare wheel and tire, fits right on my chevy. The other 4 tires I had mounted on my hummer H2 wheels, and sold the dodge wheels for $350. So I basically paid $50 for a complete set of tires, which I paid the guy $400 for the set of 5. Great way to go, i'm still running the BFG rugged trails. They still have 7/32 left after almost 50k miles, but the sidewalls are heavily cracked. I'll be replacing mine with another set of take-off's before fall as well.
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SoCalDesertRider
SanDiego, CA, USA
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We had Michelin LTX on our old E150 van for about 100,000 miles before they wore out. Very good tire.
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jwblock
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The Dodge Tow vehicles in my family eat tires, always have always will. Kind of like "fuel" when I'm out I just put more in. I have done the BFG's and Michelins in the past with acceptable results. Even wear and descent traction.
I have switched to Nitto and just cannot imagine a better tire. I also like the Toyo!!!
Google Nitto and try to find an un happy owner. I'am not inteseted in how many miles I get out of the tire, although I have gotten 40K ish on both the Nitto and Toyo.
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Jarlaxle
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I am partial to Treadwright...in fact, I have nothing but glowing praise for them. For a 245/75R16E, they have These, THESE, and THESE. The first two are good all-weather tires, the last is more agressive and while I have not used them, I would expect them to be loud. The first two are milder, though from experience, they are superb in the snow. In Pennsylvania, I would not even consider NOT getting the Kedge Grip...it works VERY well.
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