I just switched to Michelin LTX MS2's from GY's
02-25-2014, 01:15 AM
#11
I just ordered mine tonight at costco for 1,040 or so. The stock 20 inch pirellis have held up well since april 2009 but at 48xxx miles, its time to step it up. Im getting the Michelins installed tomorrow night just in time for a little snow on thurs. Ill post a pic when i get a chance.
02-25-2014, 07:11 AM
#13
I had the MS2's on my SD before I traded in for new SD..This truck came with Michelin ATX's ,, still a nice tire but will look to trade in on those MS2's..There the best darn tire out there IMO.. You get what you pay for and there awesome quiet,smooth,highway tire and don't be surprised if your MPG's jump up a mile or two..Congrats..Wish I had a discount tire around me..
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02-25-2014, 11:18 AM
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Hmmmmm.....that surprises me too. They should do the white lettering in both sizes for sure -- especially considering that on this side of the pond, it's the expensive trucks that have the 20's, and would want the white lettering....
02-25-2014, 12:01 PM
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I like my Michelins, but I am disappointed. They simply won't stay balanced, I have them balanced every 5000km since I bought them and they stay smooth for a good 1-2000km, then they vibrate again. I will be pursuing Michelin's warranty if the next road force balance doesn't fix the issue, I hope they stand by their product. If not, I'll be going Bridgestone next time around.
02-25-2014, 01:33 PM
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I like my Michelins, but I am disappointed. They simply won't stay balanced, I have them balanced every 5000km since I bought them and they stay smooth for a good 1-2000km, then they vibrate again. I will be pursuing Michelin's warranty if the next road force balance doesn't fix the issue, I hope they stand by their product. If not, I'll be going Bridgestone next time around.
This sounds to me like your tires are rotating on your wheels after the last balancing. Are your wheels custom or stock?
I've heard of some custom wheels having such a smooth surface for the bead of the tire that the tire moves on the rim if the lubricating liquid that the tire shop uses is not dry when you drive off.....
Last edited by Adobe2X; 02-25-2014 at 01:38 PM.
02-25-2014, 01:35 PM
#18
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This sounds to me like your tires are rotating on your wheels after the last balancing. Are your wheels custom or stock?
I've heard of some custom wheels having such a smooth surface for the bead of the tire that the tire moves on the rim if the lubricating liquid that the tire shop- uses is not dry when you drive off.....
I've heard of some custom wheels having such a smooth surface for the bead of the tire that the tire moves on the rim if the lubricating liquid that the tire shop- uses is not dry when you drive off.....
02-25-2014, 01:44 PM
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What could cause a tire to become unbalanced unless the weights are coming off or the tire is getting flat spotted somehow? What is your tire shop telling you is happening?
02-25-2014, 02:42 PM
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I have run these for years on my work trucks (F150, Tacoma, Ram) and they are hands down the best tire I ever used. They last forever and drive/handle like they should wear out in a year instead of years. Only issue I had once is not really tire manuf related but I had some put on that I didn't check the date code and they were already over a year old and started to crack earlier than I am used to, more the installer than the tire. One thing I was suprised by was that they do very well in mud/offroad conditions.