Tire Recall
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From: Michigan
Originally posted by Scurv
Well finally!!! There are 52 Ford dealers and 127 Firestone dealers in the local area and it only took me 9 phone calls to get what I wanted!! 285 Revos for an additional $32/tire. Not sure if that's retail or dealer cost?? I don't do much towing (heavy atleast) and was wondering if the 8 ply 285 would be OK for my needs??? My other concern that the guy mentioned that it would throw off my ABS...any inputs??? I have 285's on my F-150 and it hasn't seemed to affect the brakes at all??
Well finally!!! There are 52 Ford dealers and 127 Firestone dealers in the local area and it only took me 9 phone calls to get what I wanted!! 285 Revos for an additional $32/tire. Not sure if that's retail or dealer cost?? I don't do much towing (heavy atleast) and was wondering if the 8 ply 285 would be OK for my needs??? My other concern that the guy mentioned that it would throw off my ABS...any inputs??? I have 285's on my F-150 and it hasn't seemed to affect the brakes at all??
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From: Cleveland, OH
Originally posted by Scurv
Well finally!!! There are 52 Ford dealers and 127 Firestone dealers in the local area and it only took me 9 phone calls to get what I wanted!! 285 Revos for an additional $32/tire. Not sure if that's retail or dealer cost?? I don't do much towing (heavy atleast) and was wondering if the 8 ply 285 would be OK for my needs??? My other concern that the guy mentioned that it would throw off my ABS...any inputs??? I have 285's on my F-150 and it hasn't seemed to affect the brakes at all??
Well finally!!! There are 52 Ford dealers and 127 Firestone dealers in the local area and it only took me 9 phone calls to get what I wanted!! 285 Revos for an additional $32/tire. Not sure if that's retail or dealer cost?? I don't do much towing (heavy atleast) and was wondering if the 8 ply 285 would be OK for my needs??? My other concern that the guy mentioned that it would throw off my ABS...any inputs??? I have 285's on my F-150 and it hasn't seemed to affect the brakes at all??
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From: RI
I called my dealer and he told me my 2000 X limited was not on the list. . I have the Steeltex R4s LT265/75/R16. Was I given wrong info from him, and if so who else should I speak to to find out.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Thanks in advance for your help.
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From: Cleveland, OH
Originally posted by LabCab
Larger tires would be nice, but my X is also a working beast. Hauling the wife, kids and dogs and all the stuff that MUST go along and the trailer.
So I will opt for the E rated 265's. I did find a Firestone dealer here in SW Ohio willing to upgrade.... He was the third dealer I contacted. The first two said no to upgrades. I will be putting the Revo's on tomorrow for $30.00 per tire out of pocket.
Worth every penny to get what I want, not what they want to give me.
Pat
Larger tires would be nice, but my X is also a working beast. Hauling the wife, kids and dogs and all the stuff that MUST go along and the trailer.
So I will opt for the E rated 265's. I did find a Firestone dealer here in SW Ohio willing to upgrade.... He was the third dealer I contacted. The first two said no to upgrades. I will be putting the Revo's on tomorrow for $30.00 per tire out of pocket.
Worth every penny to get what I want, not what they want to give me.
Pat
Would you give me the information on the dealer that did this upgrade for you. I have not found any dealers in Northeast Ohio willing to upgrade. I live in the snowbelt and frequently travel to N.Y. to go skiing. I was not happy with the winter traction of the Steeltex but, I am willing to drive and pay for the Revos. Thanks.
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From: Olympic Peninsula
It was at the Firestone Company owned store on Fields Ertal Rd just off I71 in Mason, OH (NE side of Cinci). I talked to Brian the manager and he was very helpful. Their phone # is 513-677-5200. So far I love the tires both on the freeway and off road.
Good luck.
Pat
Good luck.
Pat
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From: Minneapolis
Originally posted by MN_Wild
I got my Revos put on last night. 265/75/16 load range E. I had to pay 31 bucks a tire though.
I got my Revos put on last night. 265/75/16 load range E. I had to pay 31 bucks a tire though.
Can't tell any difference so far but the tires really look excellent -- I think the wet road performance will blow the Steeltex performance away.
Anyway, thanks again to MN_Wild for blazing the trail!
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From: Houston, Texas
Originally posted by MN_Wild
I got my Revos put on last night. 265/75/16 load range E. I had to pay 31 bucks a tire though.
I got my Revos put on last night. 265/75/16 load range E. I had to pay 31 bucks a tire though.
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Originally posted by Toreador_Diesel
Is that so bad? You could have paid almost $200 a tire. Did Firestone shaft you somehow?
Is that so bad? You could have paid almost $200 a tire. Did Firestone shaft you somehow?
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From: East TN
$199 for Revo's! You can have them for $145 in 285 size from Tire Rack. Doesn't include shipping or mounting, but $199 is HIGH.
FYI for all. The Revo's are great tires, but six months into a set - not on an Excursion - I can share one negative. These tires pick up stones and gravel really bad. I would not run these tires if you spend much time on gravel roads.
FYI for all. The Revo's are great tires, but six months into a set - not on an Excursion - I can share one negative. These tires pick up stones and gravel really bad. I would not run these tires if you spend much time on gravel roads.
Last edited by spartan; Mar 11, 2004 at 01:19 PM.