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Old 03-24-2009, 01:33 PM   #1
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Need expert Michelin tire advice

2003 F250 w/16x7 aluminum rims. I want to upgrade from the stock 235/85/16's to 265/75/16's to get the additional load rating of the 265. Specs for the 265 require a 7-8" rim while the 235 requires a 6-7" rim. By using the stock 7" rims (lower end of the requirements) am I sacrificing any of the additional load rating I am looking for in the 265's?

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Old 03-24-2009, 02:15 PM   #2
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I am running the stock rims that are on my 97 ford. I am running the Michelin 265/75/16. Have not had a problem. When I first went to the Michelins I told the tire guy I wanted to run the largest tire I could with my rims. Hence the 265's
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Old 03-24-2009, 03:42 PM   #3
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You will do just fine with the 265/75R16 tires on your stock wheels. I use the same size on my stock wheels which are the same as yours. You will sacrifice nothing, except a few more dollars
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Old 03-24-2009, 04:02 PM   #4
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Thank you - Discount Tire currently has a $70 rebate on these tires. $839.00 mount, balance and tax (8.25%). Sound fair?
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Old 03-25-2009, 02:20 AM   #5
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Yes that sounds pretty fair to me. It's a little less than I normally sell them for, but it would be a good price if I were having a sale.
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Old 03-25-2009, 12:12 PM   #6
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I have the "03" F-250 with the same rims you have. I am running the 265/75 R16. You will have no problems. I doubt very seriously you will beat Discount Tire.
Question, are you going to LT tire? If the price that Discount Tire gave you was for "LT" tires that was a good price. Usually Sam's Club and Discount Tire are right on. If you wouldn't mind sharing your info, PM me. Thanks...Sooner Hooligan
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Old 03-25-2009, 04:31 PM   #7
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That price included the $70 rebate. I purchased the tires today at Discount Tire in Corpus Christi, TX. Here are the charges:

4 - LT265/75R-16/E1 123R Michelin LTX M/S ORWL 197.00 788.00
4 - Installation & Lifetime Spin Balancing 14.00 56.00
4 - A506 Performance Valve 3.00 12.00
4 - Trade-In Tires 25.00 -100.00
Sub 756.00
Tax 57.75
Total 813.75
Mail-In Rebate -70.00
New Total 743.75

My original quote did not include adding steel valve stems, hence the difference. The build date was 4608(November 2008)on all 4 tires. Hope this is the information you were looking for.

Thank you all who gave me information. They are good looking tires.
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Old 03-25-2009, 05:45 PM   #8
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Thanks Excelent for the info. Very good deal indeed. Checked on Sam's Web site, I think you beat them (no rebate). I gave a grand for my Michelin Ribs for the 329RL. Best insurance there is.
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Old 03-26-2009, 02:26 PM   #9
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Very Good Price. My Michelin Ribs were just under one grand. Expensive....not when you consider that a cheaper tire could/would do $3,000 damage to your RV.
PRICELESS!!!!
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Did the same deal as excelent here in the Denver area 2 days ago. At least Discount is consistent. Same deal almost to the dollar with a little difference in tax. Couldn't swing any kind of trade allowance though as mine were too worn. Good tires, the third set I've owned.
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Paid $1,060.00 out the door at Discount Tire For my Michelin Ribs for my 3400 Montana.
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