Got Michelin
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Got Michelin
It was time for new shoes on my F150. Bought BFG AT KO with 275/70/18 couple days ago. Looks real nice, felt slightly growls, and noted about 2 mpg dropped after 100 miles. Had a excellent experience with BFG with my previous F150 with over 60K before trading it away. I really like the OEM ride I got on this "new" F150, especially improved gas mileage (3 mpg) overall. Thought hard, and with the "new" truck payment, and the absurd gas dollar, changed my mind, went back to change this tires into OEM sized and got the Michelin LTZ AT2 yesterday. Felt alot better, rides better too, based on reviews, it should be good on offroads as well. Not as sexy as the BFG, but have peace knowing it's better choice (for my and towing needs), despite paying extra $150 overall for this brand name. Hope to keep the same shoes till the truck's paid off, then can easily justify on bigger and more aggressive tires for the next set.
It's my first Michelin experience. Holding my breath.......
Will post pixs shortly.
It's my first Michelin experience. Holding my breath.......
Will post pixs shortly.
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Michelins are excellent and for what it's worth, Michelin owns BFG these days, so the brands are very related. I am on the 2nd set of Michelin LTX M/S's on my van and have had multiple Michelins on cars over the years, and all have met or exceeded my expectations. And for what it's worth, when my van first needed new tires, I upsized slightly to Firestone Destination AT's, lost a lot of ride quality and lost 2 mpg, so I took advantage of Firestone's 30 day money back guarantee after I calculated the $$$ it would cost me for fuel over the lifetime of the tires, and went back to the same Michelins that were OEM on my van. IMO, these are the best OEM tires Ford could have possibly chosen for my van.
When it's time to next change tires, you may not want to put on bigger and more aggressive ones if gas is $6 per gallon at that time
Good luck with the new Michelins.
George
When it's time to next change tires, you may not want to put on bigger and more aggressive ones if gas is $6 per gallon at that time
Good luck with the new Michelins.George
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Tires are the one thing I will never compromise. They're the only things between me and the road.
I've been buying Michelins as long as I've had to buy tires. Never once any regrets. Rest easy. I don't think you've made a bad decision.
My current set of shoes are Michelin LT AT2's. I got about a 0.5mpg drop, but that's somewhat expected compared to running a set of slicks since there's more rubber to deform as they roll. Ride is quite a bit more comfortable even when I've pumped them up to 40psi (44psi max rating), and road noise is substantially less than the original stock BFGs when I finally replaced them at around 55K
I've been buying Michelins as long as I've had to buy tires. Never once any regrets. Rest easy. I don't think you've made a bad decision.
My current set of shoes are Michelin LT AT2's. I got about a 0.5mpg drop, but that's somewhat expected compared to running a set of slicks since there's more rubber to deform as they roll. Ride is quite a bit more comfortable even when I've pumped them up to 40psi (44psi max rating), and road noise is substantially less than the original stock BFGs when I finally replaced them at around 55K
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Tires are the one thing I will never compromise. They're the only things between me and the road.
I've been buying Michelins as long as I've had to buy tires. Never once any regrets. Rest easy. I don't think you've made a bad decision.
My current set of shoes are Michelin LT AT2's. I got about a 0.5mpg drop, but that's somewhat expected compared to running a set of slicks since there's more rubber to deform as they roll. Ride is quite a bit more comfortable even when I've pumped them up to 40psi (44psi max rating), and road noise is substantially less than the original stock BFGs when I finally replaced them at around 55K
I've been buying Michelins as long as I've had to buy tires. Never once any regrets. Rest easy. I don't think you've made a bad decision.
My current set of shoes are Michelin LT AT2's. I got about a 0.5mpg drop, but that's somewhat expected compared to running a set of slicks since there's more rubber to deform as they roll. Ride is quite a bit more comfortable even when I've pumped them up to 40psi (44psi max rating), and road noise is substantially less than the original stock BFGs when I finally replaced them at around 55K
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Regarding photos:
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Or you can use an online system like snapfish to get a BB code as well. Just copy and paste the code(s) to the post you want.
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Nice choice going with LT's. I'm considering swapping out my M/S2 p tires for these. The a/t2's are rated for a lower mileage, & might not be as quiet or smooth a ride, but at least they look like a solid truck tire. Michelin does make an LT m/s2, in the E load range, but quite a bit more expensive.
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Majority of roads in my neighborhood are gravel. It gets muddy during rain/snow season, and I need something more AT oriented. I drive offroad trails frequently during hunting/scouting trips, as well as camping trips. Michelin claims that AT2 has great offroad traction. I shall find out about that in a while. MS2 seems to be better for wear life and comfort, more of highway oriented type. I also tow travel trailer, so LT is important.
http://www.michelinman.com/team-mich...CBraking/tires
http://www.michelinman.com/team-mich...CBraking/tires
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