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Old 07-17-2010, 02:07 PM   #1
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Does anyone have any experience with these tires on their tow vehicle. I have a 2006 Dodge 3500 and want to replace the existing tires with a Load Range E, LT235/80R17 tire. Consumer Reports rates the above described General tire much better than most other tires which have been discussed on this site. Any experience or opinions on these tires would be appreciated. Thanks John
 
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Old 07-17-2010, 02:48 PM   #2
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I have Generals on my TV and they seem to wear fast. I have already had to replace the fronts and probably getting ready to again. 52k on the truck. I hear that Goodyear is now making a 17 inch tire that will fit on my Chevy. Will look into these next time.....
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Old 07-18-2010, 12:17 AM   #3
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Like Phil, The Generals on my T V wore fast, replaced the front tires at 30K miles. Rear fixin to go. Went with the Goodyear.
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Old 07-18-2010, 03:10 AM   #4
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I had poor results from Generals back in 1956 but they may have been improved since then. I found in my "older" years that Michelins work very well on our truck. I get upwards of 60K miles out of them and replace them because of age, not tread wear. There is usually plenty of tread left.

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Old 07-18-2010, 03:59 AM   #5
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These replies really help because you never know how to evaluate services like consumer reports until you talk to the people who actually use this stuff. Thanks again. John
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Old 07-18-2010, 05:17 AM   #6
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John, You will find with the 17 inch wheels, you will be somewhat limited at to which tire you select. Goodyear just starting making a 225x75x17, which is my size. I have the General Grabber AW's on mine now, but not for very much longer... I'm told that Michelin may make one also now that GM is using this size wheel.....
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Old 07-18-2010, 06:41 AM   #7
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Firestone and Bridgestone make tires that size also.
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Old 07-18-2010, 07:26 AM   #8
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gojodo,

In the size you are needing there are several options available that, IMHO, are better than the Generals.

1. Michelin LTX M/S2 - This tire has a limited 70,000 mile tread wear warranty. As far as I know, it is the ONLY LT rated tire that offers any kind of tread wear warranty from the manufacturer. Cost, after mounting and balancing, should run around $240.00 per tire.

2. Firestone Transforce H/T or A/T - These tires don't have a tread wear warranty, but they consistently get 65,000 to 70,000 miles. I sell hundreds of these tires and have never had any type of failure due to materials or workmanship. Cost, after mounting and balancing, should run around $170.00 each for the H/T and $185.00 each for the A/T.

3. Bridgestone Duravis R500 HD - This is a commercial grade, heavy duty, light truck tire, the same tire I have on my Montana, and the same tire I have installed on several other trailers, as well as on numerous light trucks. There is no tread wear warranty on this tire, but 60,000 to 65,000 miles can be expected. Cost, after mounting and balancing, should be around $223.00 each.

4. BF Goodrich Commercial T/A - Again, no tread wear warranty, but rated for 50,000 miles. I don't have any hands on experience with this tire, but I have heard from people I trust that it is a very dependable tire. Cost, after mounting and balancing, should be around $190.00 each.

5. Goodyear Wrangler S/A PG - This tire is rated for 50,000 miles, but like the others, carries no tread wear warranty from the mfg. Not being a Goodyear dealer, I have sold only a small quantity of this tire, so my experience with it is also very limited. Cost, after mounting and balancing, should be around $256.00 each.
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Old 07-18-2010, 07:33 AM   #9
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We have the General Grabber LT 235-85-R-16 on the Montana 3400 not by choice but by necessity. When we had our Shackle failure in upper Mich last year we ruined 3 Cooper tires and the General tire was all I could find. However we have @ 5K on the tire and it shows no significant wear. /

Lonnie..thanks for the above list we will need to replace our OEM truck tires in the near future and we did a copy of your post
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Old 07-19-2010, 02:30 AM   #10
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Lonnie.......first of all thank you for all the help from a professional that you give us. I only have one question. I am in need of a set of tires on the F350 and I have pretty much decided on the Michellin you mentioned. Only thing that is holding me back is that I had heard that the tire makes for a stiff ride when not hauling. Do you have any comment on this? By the way, hauling 17,000 lb fiver. Thanks in advance.

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Old 07-19-2010, 03:19 AM   #11
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Lonnie.......first of all thank you for all the help from a professional that you give us. I only have one question. I am in need of a set of tires on the F350 and I have pretty much decided on the Michellin you mentioned. Only thing that is holding me back is that I had heard that the tire makes for a stiff ride when not hauling. Do you have any comment on this? By the way, hauling 17,000 lb fiver. Thanks in advance.

Dave & Linda
Dave, I had heard the same thing. I was told that when the vehicle sets over night in cool weather, all the tires will have a "flat" spot on them until they got warm from moving on the road. That's not true at all. I've had Michelins on my truck for seven years and have never experienced the stiff ride (my truck has always ridden like a truck--what would one expect?) or the "flat" spots. If I were you, I'd go for it.

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Champ_49,

Any tire that meets the specs for the F350 is going to have a harsh ride when not towing, especially if the air pressure is left at the recommended psi for a loaded truck. I haven't had any complaints on the Michelin having a harsher ride, but it could be possible. They have a pretty good reputation though, of having the most comfortable riding tire on the market.



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Old 07-23-2010, 05:45 AM   #13
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I will default to Lonnie but I've had the same results as Orv. I've bought multiple sets of these tires. I think I'm on my 3rd or 4th set, First 2 on the F350 and now the 3 set was just removed from the 350 and put onto the chevy 3500. No problems with the ride. No problem with "flat" spots. Nails, road debris that's another story. I don't think you'll be sorry if to try these tires. Again I'm very happy with them.
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