Tires - advice needed....
5th Wheeling
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I have a 2012 F350 with the Michelins and those things are wearing a lot. I have 2,500 miles on it and the rear tread looks like I've been spinning the tires wherever I go. They have lots of edges and rounded on the leading edge. The fronts show lots of wear on the outside due to turning I suppose. I had the alignment checked but it is spot on.
I've seen a TSB which identifies this wear as "normal". Whatever. These tires won't last 20k and I haven't even towed anything yet.
I've seen a TSB which identifies this wear as "normal". Whatever. These tires won't last 20k and I haven't even towed anything yet.
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I have a 2012 F350 with the Michelins and those things are wearing a lot. I have 2,500 miles on it and the rear tread looks like I've been spinning the tires wherever I go. They have lots of edges and rounded on the leading edge. The fronts show lots of wear on the outside due to turning I suppose. I had the alignment checked but it is spot on.
I've seen a TSB which identifies this wear as "normal". Whatever. These tires won't last 20k and I haven't even towed anything yet.
I've seen a TSB which identifies this wear as "normal". Whatever. These tires won't last 20k and I haven't even towed anything yet.
The Michelins were never all that good in the snow when they were new, but this morning we got a surprise Spring snow storm and I can tell you that even practically worn out they haven't lost much of their snow ability. I've made it through the Winter and should be clear to run these suckers until they don't have anything left to give now!
5th Wheeling
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It may seem that way now, but keep them rotated at a maximum of every 5,000 miles and you will be surprised. The Michelin wears fast at first, but by the time they are half done, the wear really slows down. I felt the same way at first, but now at almost 44,000 miles I am confident that I can make it to 50,000. I used to get 52k-55k on the Wrangler A/TS with my 2006.
The Michelins were never all that good in the snow when they were new, but this morning we got a surprise Spring snow storm and I can tell you that even practically worn out they haven't lost much of their snow ability. I've made it through the Winter and should be clear to run these suckers until they don't have anything left to give now!
The Michelins were never all that good in the snow when they were new, but this morning we got a surprise Spring snow storm and I can tell you that even practically worn out they haven't lost much of their snow ability. I've made it through the Winter and should be clear to run these suckers until they don't have anything left to give now!
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I'm on my 3rd set. First set went 28,000, I got Michelin to pro-rate the replacements since the tires have a 60,000 mile tread wear warranty.
2nd set went 40,000 miles. But I had a lot of highway miles on that set.
3rd set looks like I headed back for the 30,000 mile life. Which is what I expect out of tires on these superduties with the towing that I do.
Just keep them rotated at 5,000 miles and when you get to the 2/32, get them pro-rated for the wear.
2nd set went 40,000 miles. But I had a lot of highway miles on that set.
3rd set looks like I headed back for the 30,000 mile life. Which is what I expect out of tires on these superduties with the towing that I do.
Just keep them rotated at 5,000 miles and when you get to the 2/32, get them pro-rated for the wear.
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Yes I tow a 40 ft. 5th wheel and a bass boat all over the country. The Discoverer was the tire of choice and it is a load range E. I have not put any on the new truck but on the other two I have owned I got great milage. Kept them rotated every 5K miles.
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I like Goodyear and may try the Duratrac.
I had the Goodyear Silent Armor on my 2006 F350. They were a great snow tire, quiet and good handling when the truck was empty. When summer came and it got hot. I lost two tires in two weeks. Both while towing my GN Horse trailer in the heat. It was July, we were seeing 95 to 102° temp. Both tires developed big bulges in the sidewall. At first dealer blamed me for overloading the truck. But it was the same trailer and loads that I've pulled for years before and still pull. No other tires had a problem. They next said I hit a road hazard. But when the second tire did the exact same thing two weeks later, I blew off that excuse.
I'd be a little nervous of using those tires IF you tow heavy in the summer heat.
I had the Goodyear Silent Armor on my 2006 F350. They were a great snow tire, quiet and good handling when the truck was empty. When summer came and it got hot. I lost two tires in two weeks. Both while towing my GN Horse trailer in the heat. It was July, we were seeing 95 to 102° temp. Both tires developed big bulges in the sidewall. At first dealer blamed me for overloading the truck. But it was the same trailer and loads that I've pulled for years before and still pull. No other tires had a problem. They next said I hit a road hazard. But when the second tire did the exact same thing two weeks later, I blew off that excuse.
I'd be a little nervous of using those tires IF you tow heavy in the summer heat.
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