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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 08:02 PM
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New tires!

Got new shoes for the Ex today! 265 75 16 Destination ATs. Difference is amazing! Rides like I got new shocks. Needed a little alignment as I hit a pothole the night we brought her home. But nice and quiet and rides amazing!!!
 
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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 08:23 PM
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good to knew i need rotors :P
 
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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 09:03 PM
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Wow, it made that big of a difference? High praise, indeed.

Pardon my ignorance, but which brand is that? (Assuming destination is a model name....)

Thanks Bronco,
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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 09:07 PM
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Firestone. Bear in mind my other tires were pretty shot, but I was pleased with these tires on my trailblazer. Very smooth....
 
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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 09:09 PM
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Originally Posted by BroncoRN
Firestone. Bear in mind my other tires were pretty shot, but I was pleased with these tires on my trailblazer. Very smooth....
Thanks bro. A number of people have spoken highly of Firsetone. Gotcha on the worn out angle!

Take care,
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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 10:07 PM
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I guess they overcame the tarnished name they had a while back. It's hard to keep a big outfit like that down.
 
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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 10:50 PM
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Nice, but where are the pics!!!
 
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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 11:30 PM
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I'm going with TreadWright Guard Dogs 265/75/16 (D) soon. I'll let you all know how they do. Everyone I know running them loves them and will not buy anything else. Especially off-road nuts...
 
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Old Oct 11, 2012 | 11:32 PM
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 07:10 AM
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Those Destinations are great tires. At work we put a set on a F350 dually we have and they work great. We frequently run them in the sand and they provide plenty of traction.

Nicmike- I had never heard of treadWright however the tread pattern on those tires looks very similar to the Goodyear Wrangler M/T. Is there a connection between the two?
 
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Yep. Very similar tread pattern. TreadWright makes high end re-treads in South Dakota, and has been in business for several decades (if not 50 years). They have a VERY large and loyal customer base...mostly off-roaders. I'm buying them for a second set of rims that I will use when we go camping, hunting and riding in the woods. Compare them to the Wrangler prices. Guard Dogs $111....Wranglers $230 and up.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 03:59 PM
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 04:00 PM
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I'm going with TreadWright Guard Dogs 265/75/16 (D) soon. I'll let you all know how they do. Everyone I know running them loves them and will not buy anything else. Especially off-road nuts...
Why are you getting a Load Range D on a 7k pound truck?
 
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Because they will only be for off-road use. No towing with them. I have my load range E highway tires for that.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2012 | 09:36 PM
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For an all off-road application that sounds awesome for only $111 bucks. I know those Good Year Wranglers are rediculous expensive but if you can get a similar product for over half price that is outstanding!
 
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