TV tires

[garyka]

It's getting time to replace the tires on my chevy 1-ton dually I pull a 35ft monty from western NY to lower Florida yearly.Any suggestions?

[capn chris]

Lonnie and Glenn will be along, shortly, I'd guess. I've had good luck w/my BF Goodrich Rugged Trail T/As. Got 60k miles from the first set. Quiet, too.

[ols1932]

We all have our tastes and desires so picking out tires becomes somewhat subjective. I used to swear by Goodyears and you could never get me to use anything else. But I was only getting 25-26K miles per set. When I switched to Michelens, I now get 45-50K and then change them only because I want to--they still have a lot of tread left.

Orv

[bncinwv]

The Generals that came on the dually will be replaced by Michelins. Personal opinion and personal preference are the only factors contributing to the above statement.
Bingo

[Tincup703]

My suggestion would be Michelin XPS series. I had them on my 99' F350 dually and at 60K miles on them when I sold the truck they hardly looked worn. A bit pricey, but well worth it.

tc

[sreigle]

I got 70k out of the BF Goodrich Rugged Trail T/A's on my 2005 Ford and replaced them with the same thing. They actually had 5k to 7k tread remaining but we were in snow time and I wanted more tread for the snow. The current truck also came with the same tire, same size, and I am very pleased about that. Here's what they looked like at something over 50,000 miles...

[sgtpp214]

The Dodge came with Michelin XPS and now with 84500+ miles it looks like I can get along until next Spring after we get back from our Southern excursion before replacing them. I will know better after doing the 90,000 mile service after we get back to WI in two weeks. I will definitely replace them with Michelins. Like anything else its personnal preference and past experience. Go with what brought you to the dance.

[Bill and Ann]

We have Michelin LTX M/S E on the truck. 60,000 on one set 50,000 on the other. Will put Michelins back on but might go to XPS.

[Glenn and Lorraine]

quote:Originally posted by Bill and Ann

We have Michelin LTX M/S E on the truck. 60,000 on one set 50,000 on the other. Will put Michelin's back on but might go to XPS.

Gotta go with Bill.

I've run Firestone to 36,000 miles, Bridgestone to 31,500 and even Uniroyal but we won't discuss them rags.
I now have the Michelin LTX M/S E and they are the best I've found. I now have just over 20,000 miles and they still look good. I feel this set of Michelin's should go 60,000 if not more.
The key to extended tire wire is..

• Buy QUALITY- don't let cost govern your decision
• Keep them balanced
• Keep the TV aligned

And last but far from least

• ROTATION

[dsprik]

What's the difference between the Michelin LTX and the XPS?

[LonnieB]

Steve, I see the BF Goodrich Rugged Trail T/A get the mileage you are talking about on a regular basis, it's not uncommon for someone to come in with 80,000 miles on them , wanting another set.

Glenn, I feel the same way you do about Uniroyal, but I can't say the same about Bridgestone. I see the Dueler Revo consistently get 60,000 to 70,000 miles. I agree with you 100% about the Michelin LTX M/S though. For ride comfort, and longevity, Michelin is #1. Cost per mile, the are probably the least expensive tire on the market.

dsprik, LTX is constructed with nylon, and polyester cord in the sidewalls and crown belts, along with 1 or 2 steel crown belts. The XPS is constructed of all steel.

On EDit - Glenn's keys to long tire life are dead on.

[dsprik]

quote:Originally posted by LonnieB

dsprik, LTX is constructed with nylon, and polyester cord in the sidewalls and crown belts, along with 1 or 2 steel crown belts. The XPS is constructed of all steel.

Correct me if I'm wrong, Lonnie, but aren't all steel belts more susceptible to heat buildup and damage? That would not be the most desirable thing in a tire. I understand that an steel tire would be more resistant to road hazards, and I also understand that an improperly inflated tire will self destruct eventually - no matter what it's belt material.

Is the XPS more expensive?

[LonnieB]

Dave, all I can tell you about the all steel Michelin is;

1. I have never seen one fail due to heat buildup. As long as proper air pressure is maintained, there should't be any significant amount of heat.

2. These tires are very, very tough. There are several ranchers around here using them because the mesquite thorns won't puncture them near as easy as a regular tire. Some of these guys also regularly pull very large triple axle, and tandem dual stock trailers loaded with cattle.

3. I have seen this tire recapped, and used again on trucks and trailers that never leave the ranch, or farm. I would definately NOT recommend this for any highway vehicle.

4. Yes, they cost considerably more than the LTX. Are they worth the extra cost? Not to me, but I don't usually drive around in hazardous areas.

[dsprik]

Thanks, Lonnie! That was my initial impression.

I was an oilfield engineer for several years in SW Kansas, OK Panhandle, TX Panhandle. We ran our Ford LTDs through some of the most impressive lease roads on earth. When our tires started losing air, we would take them in to have them "de-quilled". Inside of the tire looked like the a reverse porcupine - pieces of wire from fencing... That type of use (abuse?) would dictate all the steel belts one could get in a tire.

My e-way driving while pulling our Montana home behind me does not warrant that type of expense.

[MacDR50]

Here is the Michelin and Goodyear sites in Canada. I assume same for USA. I would stay with the recommended tire size for your truck. I spent quite a bit of time on these sites checking out specs of tires that are stock on various trucks. In some cases there are several options for the same size tire. The differences are in things like comfort, traction in snow/rain and sometimes maximum load.

http://www.michelinman.ca/
http://www.goodyear.ca/

This site is also good.
http://www.safercar.gov/tires/pages/TireRatings.cfm