Stock Michelin’s
Mountain Pass
Joined: Oct 2018
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New to the forum, been lurking for a bit as my place of work wouldn't let me sign up. (damn boat internet) Anyways, got my first diesel, 2019 Sport Magma Red, and it was being driven by one of the salesman. It's got just under 9k on it, and I noticed the front tires are cupping already. What pressures are you guys running in the Michelins? Seems early to need to rotate, only thing I can guess is the pressure they were running was wrong?
Tuned
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Metro Detroit
New to the forum, been lurking for a bit as my place of work wouldn't let me sign up. (damn boat internet) Anyways, got my first diesel, 2019 Sport Magma Red, and it was being driven by one of the salesman. It's got just under 9k on it, and I noticed the front tires are cupping already. What pressures are you guys running in the Michelins? Seems early to need to rotate, only thing I can guess is the pressure they were running was wrong?
New User
Joined: Feb 2019
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I noticed my fronts starting to "chop" or "cup" at 4500 miles. Took it in for first oil change and had alignment checked. It was way off from factory. After 15,000 miles, 3 tire rotations and paying for an alignment on a 6 month old everything looks good now.
As far as the AT2's. I dont love them, but have put plenty of miles on several sets. They are a pretty good OEM compromise. If you want offroad traction you'll want BFG AT2s or Nittos. If you want highway excellence you want whatever Michelin is calling the latest version of their LTX MS2.
As far as the AT2's. I dont love them, but have put plenty of miles on several sets. They are a pretty good OEM compromise. If you want offroad traction you'll want BFG AT2s or Nittos. If you want highway excellence you want whatever Michelin is calling the latest version of their LTX MS2.
Cargo Master
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: Minnesota
I agree. MIchelin is fine as long as you don't drive on wet, icy, or snowy roads.
Elder User
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I replaced my Michelin AT's with Continental Terrain Contacts. IMO the Continental is overall a much better tire. Handles more like a sport tire, and better snow and wet traction than the Michelins. The Michelins didn't wear well and they started shimmying down the road at highway speeds. Yes, regularly rotated and even rebalanced. IMO Michelin overall makes excellent tires, but their AT2 leaves a lot to be desired. Just my 2 cents.
New User
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Rotation is the big thing here. First few rotations (when the tread is deeper and squirms) are the most important. Get the first one done no later than 5K. Then every 5 thereafter for a few more. Once they get 1/2 worn, you can likely slack off.
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More Turbo
Joined: Sep 2019
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On Dually, I have heard to just rotate fronts side to side. Correct?
Cross-Country
Joined: Dec 2019
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From: Minnesota
Did you have any trouble with the Generals and do you know what model they were? I ask because I just bought a 17' F350 and the dealer put new tires on it when they took it in from the previous owner. They put General Grabber HTS on it.
Cross-Country
Joined: Dec 2019
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From: Washington
So door says 60 front 65 rear, as opposed to what the tires say. So now I'm wondering if the cupping is from an alignment issue as another poster stated, truck seems to track true? Truck has just shy of 9k. I went ahead and bumped them up to 60 front and 65 rear(about +5 lbs each), but could 5 lbs make that difference in wear?
Senior User
Joined: Feb 2004
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From: Northeast PA
I rotate side to side and then around 1/2 way through the tires life I pay to swap the inner rear tires and the front tires on their respective rims.
Most of my driving is highway towing a car trailer.
