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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 02:17 AM
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Just wondering what size an kind of tires some of you run on your trucks In to a little bit of every thing around here an its time for a new set on the 3/4 ton
 
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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 07:31 AM
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Cooper Discoverer ST/C 245/75R16 on the rear (dually) Cooper commercial tread on the front. Love 'em. No problems at all.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 08:32 AM
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I've had good luck with Bridgestone, Cooper, Toyo and Kelly

Not good with Michelin, Goodyear and Big O.

Favorite tire probably Bridgestone.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 08:56 AM
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I have cooper discoverers too. I'm pretty sure they are 275/75R16. They are pretty good, not great in the mud or snow but they do well on the road and towing. You can see them here pretty good....

 
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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 09:27 AM
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Front tires on mine are Firestone H/Ts. Rear tires were Uniroyal Laredos. Took forever to wear those suckers out. now i have some Wrangler A/Ts that are so so.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 09:38 AM
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F250 - 265/75R16 Front, Hercules Radial LXT, rears same as Johns Uniroyal Laredo AWT.

E350 - 215/85R16 Michelin LTX M/S2
 
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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 09:47 PM
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Nitto terra grappler, or trail grappler... love them!
 
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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 09:48 PM
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NITTO TERRA GRAPPLERS love em too!!
 
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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 09:52 PM
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nitto mud grapplers suck. they arent good in the mud at all, they tend to split around the side lugs. i had a set of Michelins on my work truck. i put on 120k usually towing with them and they still had a ton of tread on them. i finally stick a blade in the tire so my boss would buy me a set of E rated tires.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 09:55 PM
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What the heck is with the E rated tires? Why does everyone want 'em so bad?

That's what I have on the motorhome, Michelin LTX M/S2 E rated, but the older ones dated from 1996 plain LTX M/S's were D rated and did just fine?
 
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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 09:59 PM
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Originally Posted by IDIDieselJohn
What the heck is with the E rated tires? Why does everyone want 'em so bad?

That's what I have on the motorhome, Michelin LTX M/S2 E rated, but the older ones dated from 1996 plain LTX M/S's were D rated and did just fine?
for me i like the weight rating and longevity of them... again thats just me
 
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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 09:59 PM
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weird man i put 30000 miles on em they have 80% tread lift on em i do admit they dont do well in snow cause i have a heavy foot
 
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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 10:34 PM
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We profer the e rating on or f350 shop truck they have a heavier plys in the side wall and do not seem to sway as much going around corners.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 11:23 PM
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e rated tires carry the weight, usually a little firmer rubber, the sidewall is stiffer so its a little rougher ride but it doesnt bulge when loaded. also a lot less sway in the sidewall when towing.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2010 | 11:31 PM
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ive got some junk Hercules Teratracks on my 250 right now. im in the market for some new rubber. i just dont wanna shell out that cash...
 
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