Tire options for tow vehicle

[Yazoo]

I need new tires for my 04 Dodge, size LT 265/70R17 load range E. This is also my commuter vehicle as well, need for all seasons in New Jersey. Any recomendations?

[Mac]

Yazoo,

Glenn will be around soon to give you some advise, he used to own a tire store and he's a great resource!

mac

[Montana Sky]

I have been very happy with my Toyo Open Country A/T tires. I got them last November and have over 30,000 miles on them. They are very smooth running tires and run quiet. Just had the tires rotated, shop said I have another 25-28,000 miles left on them. Also do well in the snow and ice that we get up here in the Northwest.

[LonnieB]

Yazoo,
I'm not Glenn, but I do have a tire store, and a couple of suggestions.
This is another one of those tire sizes that leave one somewhat limited when it comes to 10 ply, or Load Range E. On the higher mileage end I would suggest the Michelin LTX A/S. Normally I would say LTX M/S, but they are not currently available in Load Range E. Next I would say the TOYO Open Country A/T, and after that the Cooper Discoverer ATR. These last two are classified as all terrain tires that give the best of both worlds, traction and mileage. All three of these tires are readily availably just about anywhere in the USA, so if you had warranty issues, they should be easily resolved.
Glenn may be along to offer more information and suggestions.

On Edit - Another good one I didn't mention is the Bridgestone Revo Dueller A/T.

[Montana Sky]

Lonnie,
Just curious, why would you suggest the Michelin over Toyo?? Not trying to start a brand war, just looking to learn something new. I will more than likely be due for tires again come early summer, and was planning on either the Toyo Open Country H/T or the A/T again.

[Wrenchtraveller]

Also, Lonnie while we have you on the tire subject, the 275/70 18" Load range E tires I have on my 05 F350 SRW are only made by Continental and the only other 18" 10 ply I know about is the
275/65 Goodyear Wranglers. Any more brands coming on line with 18" 10 plys? Thanks

[LonnieB]

Montana Sky, there are 2 reasons I would choose Michelin over TOYO. They have a higher mileage rating, and they offer a smoother ride. There is absolutely nothing wrong with TOYO tires. I sell many of them, and will be putting them on my own truck in a couple more months, just waiting on the Coopers to wear out.

Wrenchtraveller, TOYO is in the process as we speak, the last I talked with my distributor, they were looking at 60 days. I'm not sure about any others.

[Charlie]

I will support the higher milage on the Michelins. Presently I have 65K on this set of LTX's. Thought I would replaced them by now, but kinda like the Engegizer Bunny.....they just keep going and going. Replacement is near as truck inspection is due in Feb. and they will have to be replaced by then.

[capn chris]

I got 60k miles outa my B.F. Goodrich Rugged Trail T/As. Put same on when I replaced. Quiet, good ride, and nice tread. MHO.

[LonnieB]

Yes Chris, the BFG is another good one I neglected to mention.

[Mac]

Lonnie,

I apologize, I knew we had another tire expert on the site but I forgot who it was.

mac

[LonnieB]

Hey Mac, no apology is necessary. Glenn was in the tire business for many years and is very knowledgable. I have no problem playing second fiddle, lol.

[HamRad]

Hello LonnieB,
I have a Ford 450 with LT 225/70R 19.5 tires. I think I'd like to go with the Toyo tires. About what price range should I expect to see? Would the Michelens be much difference?

Oh yeah.. another question. The tires I have on there now say they are "regroveable". I have checked with a couple of tire stores and all I get is that I should replace the tires. They deny any knowledge about the regroveable concept. I would appreciate any information you can share.
Thanks,

HamRad

[LonnieB]

Dennis
Here are a few " ballpark " prices for you.

TOYO
M680Z Drive Lug 12 ply - $280.00
M109Z All Position 12 ply - $250.00

Michelin
XRV Pilot 12 ply - $310.00
XDE 12 ply - $310.00
XZE 12 ply - $310.00
XZE 14 ply - $330.00
XDE M/S 14 ply - $330.00

As far as regrovable goes, I'v never had any done. Usually, by the time people are wanting to have it done, the tire is worn way beyond the point at which it would do any good. Glenn may have had experience in this area, and have some better understanding of the process than I do.
The prices I gave you above, may be lower or higher in your area. All I have to work off of are the prices I have to pay my distributors.

[Yazoo]

thanks for all the information. does anyone have any experience with the Bridgestone dueler A/T Revo? they seem to be rated very well here at this link Bridgestone

[LonnieB]

Yazoo, the Bridgestone Dueller Revo is an excellent tire, however it isn't any better than the Toyo Open Country AT, and costs in the neighborhood of $30.00 more per tire.

[Okie Guy]

Michelin has a better ride. I just put new ones on the car and on the truck. The ride improved dramatically over the old brand.

[Montana Sky]

Lonnie,
Thanks for the information. I have been happy with the Toyo's on my truck, pretty sure I will get them again when the time comes. These should have approx 60,000 miles on them when I get new ones this summer. =)

[JimF]

I just re-shoed the old horse with Michelin, same as the previous one, the 26575r16e. Got 84500 on the last ones and still had pretty good thread but afraid of the age and miles.

2001 Dodge 2500 pulling an '07 3400rl. Only had about 45000 pulling miles out of the 84500, but that's not to bad. Previous trailer was a bit lighter but not much.

[LonnieB]

Hey Jim, I need to use your last post as a sales tool for Michelin,lol.

On Edit - You too Okie Guy, you guys are good.