Tire recommendations
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Mountain Pass
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Tire recommendations
So we took a little camping trip this weekend and the right driver tire got a 1/4” carriage bolt in it. Took it up to the “good old boys” shop in middle of no where PA and they patched it. On the way back to Maryland the tire gave up the ghost about 30 min from home. Sidewalk sprung a leak. Not surprising as the tires are 8 years old but in perfect looking shape with lots of tread but hey age happens. In any case no damage to truck or RV. So now I am buying 5 tires and looking for recommendations. Yes 5 because the spare might just be original. In any case looking for some good recommendations for tires. The truck tows the RV and rarely gets driven elsewhere. We camp for about 4 months of the year maybe up to 6 months depending on weather. If I remember correctly my current tires are 265/75/R16 load E. Suggestions?
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Mountain Pass
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I was looking at the BFGoodrich Commercial T/A, seem to have good reviews, similar pattern to the Michelin Defender LTX. Also looking at the Falken Wildpeak At3W.
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Michelin, Bridgestone, Cooper, Goodyear, Goodrich are all good tires IMO. I'd check the heat and wear ratings and prices on all of them and see which performed the best. Then check reviews for problems. Being in MD you shouldn't have much trouble finding yourself a local shop for any of them.
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Been running Cooper tires on my vehicles for years. This next time around I am looking closely at Falken.
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BFGoodrich Commercial T/A, Dont bother... or rather I have a 50% used set of 4 with 10k miles on them for sale ...
Their traction is nice but lots of tread squirm until it wore down to harder compound. Noise is low but would i buy they again? Ehhh nooooo
Their traction is nice but lots of tread squirm until it wore down to harder compound. Noise is low but would i buy they again? Ehhh nooooo
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X2 on this tire. I have run many sets of them and keep going back to them, I live in Michigan and we get all kinds of crazy weather. An equal tire that I've found a little stickier is hankook dynapro ATM. The only difference on paper between the 2 is the ATMs have a slightly higher speed rating.
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I agree. BFGoodrich never worked well on my truck.
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I agree with the comments about the BFG Commercial tires. I had BFG Radial T/A's but I heard bad things about their new compound and tried the commercials, terrible wear. Now I have General Grabbers, eh they're okay.
Beyond that I think I'm kinda similar to you in needs. Few total miles per year, but when I do it's usually family related with a small boat behind it.
You won't need a tire with a high treadwear rating, as they'll age out by then. Since you only buy them once every 6-7 years or so, you can spend more money on them for the ride quality and traction you'll enjoy on your trips.
Beyond that I think I'm kinda similar to you in needs. Few total miles per year, but when I do it's usually family related with a small boat behind it.
You won't need a tire with a high treadwear rating, as they'll age out by then. Since you only buy them once every 6-7 years or so, you can spend more money on them for the ride quality and traction you'll enjoy on your trips.