michelin 20s cracking?
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From: AB Canada
I plan on *trying* to live with the stock Michelins until winter, when I'll swap a set of studded Duratracs for winter, then Nitto trails next spring.
If the stockers don't cut it, I'll change them out sooner. Rubber is the most important factor in helping my truck do the job I ask of it, IMO. Sometimes changing shoes is like having a whole different truck.
If the stockers don't cut it, I'll change them out sooner. Rubber is the most important factor in helping my truck do the job I ask of it, IMO. Sometimes changing shoes is like having a whole different truck.
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tires
Duratracs are good tires and studded for the ice sure can change how a vehicle performs. I used to run Goodyear Wrangler Pro Grades on a Chev I had and those tires got me out of a driveway on the farm one winter. I couldn't believe what I went thru. It was simply unbelievable. And I have been in the far north for a number of years. I went thru 2 sets over 5 or so winters.
On the F-250 I put on Cooper M & S and got stuck in my driveway...3 x's.
(The dealer recommended them and the tread looked good. So much for that.)
I thought why am I stuck as it was not expected? I switched to a Firestone snow tire and got surprised, as they were less expensive, and yet did very well in the winter and snow. I went to the Tire Rack for some reviews and it rated quite high. It was difficult finding snows on the 20 inch rims so I swapped to 18 inch for more selection. I have always believed brakes, tires, are a priority for function.
On the F-250 I put on Cooper M & S and got stuck in my driveway...3 x's.
(The dealer recommended them and the tread looked good. So much for that.) I thought why am I stuck as it was not expected? I switched to a Firestone snow tire and got surprised, as they were less expensive, and yet did very well in the winter and snow. I went to the Tire Rack for some reviews and it rated quite high. It was difficult finding snows on the 20 inch rims so I swapped to 18 inch for more selection. I have always believed brakes, tires, are a priority for function.
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From: AB Canada
For pure winter tires, I've run Multi-Mile Arctic Claw XSi with studs on my last 2 trucks, and they're excellent. I don't feel they're strong enough for a truck that hauls heavy though, despite their 'E' load rating.
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I hope this isn't like the BF Goodrich truck tires and side wall checking/cracking. I had 2 sets warranted by BFG...low miles too.
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Tuned
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Southern Ontario
Gruntorque ..... timely post. Two weeks ago noticed cracking at the beads on all 4 tires identical to your pic. Have already been to the dealer and they have warrantied them to 60% meaning 4 new ones will cost me 40%. No explanation given but at least they are warrantied. Good service from the dealer IMO. I have 34K km's or about 20K miles. Never used tire dressing products.
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Where do u get your nitrogen
Tuned
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Southern Ontario
Dealer has the Nitrogen ...... free for as long as I own the Truck. I can see why it is free though ..... I have only had to add once in two years. That given I am in the north land where the temprature swings go from -40f to 100f.