Tires, what do you think about these?
10-12-2016, 08:44 PM
#21
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-New-LT265-...tW1jFJ&vxp=mtr
Looking for good strong tires. I tow/haul a lot, would like low noise and a nice ride. Love quality, looking to get my moneys worth out of a set.
Looking for good strong tires. I tow/haul a lot, would like low noise and a nice ride. Love quality, looking to get my moneys worth out of a set.
10-12-2016, 09:24 PM
#22
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I swear I've seen Michelin's w/40,000 miles on them that could almost pass for new...deep tread. Also I've noticed that some Michelin's come with real high warranty's, - 60,000 miles or better. What's up with that ? Michelin can't be that far above the rest or are they ?
10-12-2016, 09:26 PM
#23
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Yes, if your towing or hauling heavy, D or E-rated tires will likely perform better. Although some will say a half-ton truck never really needs them, I like the insurance of the stronger sidewall and overall better general construction. They do weigh more, though, and can drop your MPG.
If you're up for a little "light" reading, THIS ARTICLE gives a plethora of info on the subject of load ratings, etc.
Andy
P. S. Based on the table in that article, my '99's GY's may be Load Range "D," not "E." I'll have to look at the sidewall again.
If you're up for a little "light" reading, THIS ARTICLE gives a plethora of info on the subject of load ratings, etc.
Andy
P. S. Based on the table in that article, my '99's GY's may be Load Range "D," not "E." I'll have to look at the sidewall again.
10-12-2016, 09:35 PM
#24
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Also coming across a lot of tires that are hiding specs. Man that's a big time personal pet peeve I have against....with about anything. If your offering a product, what the hell, why wouldn't you list specs ? Red flag or is just stupidity lol.
That's coming from rifling through a host of tires/manufactures on eBay and Amazon comparing specs. Finding differences between name, price, quality differences, just to some idea. I guess I don't see the any marketing advantage in not posting specifics. Annoying as hell.
Feel better , well vented.
That's coming from rifling through a host of tires/manufactures on eBay and Amazon comparing specs. Finding differences between name, price, quality differences, just to some idea. I guess I don't see the any marketing advantage in not posting specifics. Annoying as hell.
Feel better , well vented.
10-12-2016, 10:04 PM
#25
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Michelin has the Nitto's. I'm getting they are about the same quality as Toyos. Does anyone agree.
I swear I've seen Michelin's w/40,000 miles on them that could almost pass for new...deep tread. Also I've noticed that some Michelin's come with real high warranty's, - 60,000 miles or better. What's up with that ? Michelin can't be that far above the rest or are they ?
I swear I've seen Michelin's w/40,000 miles on them that could almost pass for new...deep tread. Also I've noticed that some Michelin's come with real high warranty's, - 60,000 miles or better. What's up with that ? Michelin can't be that far above the rest or are they ?
The p-metric toyos carry a 50k warranty but I got an Lt size rated at 40k and will make it well beyond that.
A friend of mine had the nitto ats and they were marginal at best on anything but pavement but without any personal experience with them I wouldn't state that as law.
10-12-2016, 10:20 PM
#26
Now an XLT in Colorado
10-12-2016, 10:24 PM
#27
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If you are not going for an aggressive look and will be spending your time on pavement then Michelin is an excellent tire.
The p-metric toyos carry a 50k warranty but I got an Lt size rated at 40k and will make it well beyond that.
A friend of mine had the nitto ats and they were marginal at best on anything but pavement but without any personal experience with them I wouldn't state that as law.
The p-metric toyos carry a 50k warranty but I got an Lt size rated at 40k and will make it well beyond that.
A friend of mine had the nitto ats and they were marginal at best on anything but pavement but without any personal experience with them I wouldn't state that as law.
10-12-2016, 10:33 PM
#28
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I love my General AT2's. They are very quiet now that they are broken in and barely noticeable when they were brand new. They've been great in snow, sand, on the Hwy and in light Mud.
They didn't care for the think backwoods mountain spring mud. They had to spin real hard to excavate the mud from the tread but the truck never got stuck unless I did something wrong.
My best friend has Cooper AT2's and loves them. They are a bit lighter than mine and from what I've seen driving his Toy, they are a great all around AT.
In two years, I may make the jump to General Red Letter Grabber MT's just because I've been so happy with these Generals.
Everyone tried to tell me to go to the newer BFG KO2's but I have no buyers remorse.
They didn't care for the think backwoods mountain spring mud. They had to spin real hard to excavate the mud from the tread but the truck never got stuck unless I did something wrong.
My best friend has Cooper AT2's and loves them. They are a bit lighter than mine and from what I've seen driving his Toy, they are a great all around AT.
In two years, I may make the jump to General Red Letter Grabber MT's just because I've been so happy with these Generals.
Everyone tried to tell me to go to the newer BFG KO2's but I have no buyers remorse.
10-12-2016, 11:29 PM
#29
Choosing between the Coopers or the Generals was a hard decision for me. I finally let availability make the decision for me. The Coopers were on back order everywhere and I didn't want to pay a premium.
The only complaint I ever read about the Coopers were about their thinner sidewall. Online people talked about they were prone to cutting on rocks. (I've never seen anyone in person with a blow out from it.)
What I have seen in person was is the white under-layer showing through a little after cutting/scrapping on the rocks. Under the outer layer is the white layer that is used for the Lettering. When it slices through the first layer, the white shows through a bit. My friend crawls the High Desert in Southern California almost every weekend and hasn't had a problem yet in 3 years so they are still plenty strong.
The only complaint I ever read about the Coopers were about their thinner sidewall. Online people talked about they were prone to cutting on rocks. (I've never seen anyone in person with a blow out from it.)
What I have seen in person was is the white under-layer showing through a little after cutting/scrapping on the rocks. Under the outer layer is the white layer that is used for the Lettering. When it slices through the first layer, the white shows through a bit. My friend crawls the High Desert in Southern California almost every weekend and hasn't had a problem yet in 3 years so they are still plenty strong.
10-13-2016, 12:11 AM
#30
Now an XLT in Colorado
For what it's worth, the Cooper AT3's were looking like the one to beat for me, but the KO2's more aggressive look and ultimately their "mountain snowflake" rating were deciding factors. They ended up being just a tad less expensive, too, due to some Labor Day rebates and a sale price.
Andy
P.S. Discount Tire has a house-branded version of the AT3's which is said to be identical save for the name.
Andy
P.S. Discount Tire has a house-branded version of the AT3's which is said to be identical save for the name.
Last edited by OhioLariat; 10-13-2016 at 12:13 AM.