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07-15-2006, 04:37 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Royse City
Posts: 520
M.O.C. #2959
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A/T Tires
I know there has been a lot of discussions concerning TV tires, but I have a slightly different question.
First let me say that I have been riding on Firestone A/T (all terrain) for the last 40K miles since they were on the TV new when purchased. Now that I am looking to put on a new set of tires, I first checked into the Firestones. I had not previousy thought about it, but I soon realized that Firestone tires are essentially only available from Firestone dealers - who seem to be quite proud of their product pricewise. Even the Michelin tires were less expensive.
The question I was asked was do I need/want A/T tires. I sort of do, but sort of don't since 90+% of our mileage is on the highway. What are you all driving on?
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07-15-2006, 06:36 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Haldimand County
Posts: 2,413
M.O.C. #122
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This probably varies a bit by brand, and my experience is mostly with Michelin, but I think you will find that A/T tires usually have a more aggressive tread pattern that leads to a bit more road noise, and a bit less mileage. Since we mostly drive on the highway, I try to stick with a highway type tire. If you do get into rougher terrain, then the AT may be the tire for you. There are some sites on the internet that compare tire performance.
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07-15-2006, 08:00 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Royse City
Posts: 520
M.O.C. #2959
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John,
What are your thoughts on the Michelin - they are something like LTXMS style.
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07-15-2006, 01:14 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Weatherford
Posts: 1,383
M.O.C. #9
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I put BF Goodrich A/T tires on mine and lost 4 miles per gallon! As soon as I put them on I started looking for a problem - plugs, filters, electronics, etc. - then asked someone who had just put on the same tires on a Suburban. He also experienced the economy loss. One thing about it, though - I can pull my Montana anywhere I want to go (offroad) as long as I'm willing to pay for the gas!!
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07-15-2006, 02:34 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2006
Location:
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M.O.C. #5751
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A/T tires on an rv or tv are for all terrain. If you are going to stay on hard surface, don't need them...or the poorer gas mileage or the noise or the added cost that comes with them.
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07-15-2006, 04:08 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Caldwell
Posts: 825
M.O.C. #4855
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Rick, I tend to think that since most of our driving is done on road, then our tires should be optimized for on road use. It's your decision, but you will lose mileage, and if you size the tire up you will effectively change your rear end ratio, giving you less pulling power.
I made the mistake of putting 265/75 r16 michelin tires on my duramax chev 2500. I lost 3 miles per gallon and the truck really didn't like the tires. I talked to my Dealer and asked him to flash the computer in the truck to reset for the larger tires, I was told that they could have done it for a gas engine, but they cannot for diesels. the tires were within the 10% range for re-flashing the computer for gas, but Chevrolet makes no allowances for resizing the tires for diesels.
I took the tires back to Sears, still on the truck and found out that I could return them if they were within 30 days of original puchase. I was inside the exchange window by one day. Two hours later The truck was happy and so was I, New michelin XL's 245 75R16's all the way around.
Sorry for the long post just wanted to try to help
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07-15-2006, 04:08 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Cooper
Posts: 1,230
M.O.C. #3029
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Michelin LTX....60000+ on them right now, plan to change out sometime before the end of the year. Tread wear has been exceptional and with constant rotation they have worn very flat. Most tires I have had in the past are showing serious problems about 45000 miles.
They are kinda pricey, but well worth the dollars if you plan on driving the TV any length of time. My opinion they are the best available even if the name is French.
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07-15-2006, 05:48 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Caldwell
Posts: 825
M.O.C. #4855
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Yep, same as I have on the Chev now. I used to run them on my 1 ton service van (always heavily loaded) , 80,000 miles was not uncommon. Loved them!
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07-16-2006, 12:45 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Brownsburg
Posts: 1,186
M.O.C. #5634
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IMHO, I look at what I drive on most of the time and that is interstate and highway roads. I don't go "four wheeling" "Mud Slinging" or boon docking in the middle of no where so I am going to stay with the approprate highway tire and size along with the proper load range. Brand name - I am not going there - just keep whatever you have with the proper tire pressure and rotated and they will propably take care of you.
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07-16-2006, 11:01 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Weatherford
Posts: 1,383
M.O.C. #9
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Man I wish this topic had been discussed BEFORE I bought those A/Ts!! I'm stuck with them or take a big loss. Of course, now I'm losing at the pump. Maybe I'll look for an off-roader who needs them!
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07-17-2006, 02:02 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Mt. Hood
Posts: 90
M.O.C. #2818
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I see off road, four wheeling, boon docking etc. but i like them as an all season type tire for the old white flakes mainly.
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