Tire Question, Need Replacement
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I am interested in your opinions on replacement tires for my truck. I won't indicate whether they are 16 or 17 inch, b/c I don't think it matters. If someone said the LTX had fantastic treadwear or was extremely quiet, I don't think it will matter if the rim size is 16 or 17. Hopefully, by not being size specific, I will get more responses.
Anyway, offroad capability is secondary to me whereas a very quiet and comfortable riding tire is most important. There are certain tires i will not buy b/c i don't like the look of them but it doesn't really have anything to do with the look of the tread, it is usually name driven. Anyway, a couple that I think I like are the Dunlop Radial Rover AT and the Mich LTX, both seem quiet and nice looking, thought the Mich is expensive. Any suggestions are appreciated.
Anyway, offroad capability is secondary to me whereas a very quiet and comfortable riding tire is most important. There are certain tires i will not buy b/c i don't like the look of them but it doesn't really have anything to do with the look of the tread, it is usually name driven. Anyway, a couple that I think I like are the Dunlop Radial Rover AT and the Mich LTX, both seem quiet and nice looking, thought the Mich is expensive. Any suggestions are appreciated.
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All I can do is tell you my experience and let you draw your own conclusions.
My '97 F150 came from the factory with Goodyear Wrangler AP's on it. They ride well and are quiet on the road. I rotated them religiously every ten thousand miles, and finally replaced them in December with 110,000 miles on them. They still passed state inspection in November. They were getting a little squirrelly on wet pavement.
Needless to say, I put the unused spare on the ground, and bought 3 new ones just like it. Hope this helps.
My '97 F150 came from the factory with Goodyear Wrangler AP's on it. They ride well and are quiet on the road. I rotated them religiously every ten thousand miles, and finally replaced them in December with 110,000 miles on them. They still passed state inspection in November. They were getting a little squirrelly on wet pavement.
Needless to say, I put the unused spare on the ground, and bought 3 new ones just like it. Hope this helps.
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I just replaced the factory-installed Goodyear Wrangler RT/S tires (255/70-R16) on my 97 F-150 4x4 at 47k. They still had plenty of tread, but their wet-weather traction had become unbearable.
I purchased the Michelin LTX A/T (265/75-R16). I've only put about 100 miles on them so far, but I'm happy with the ride. They sing a bit at highway speeds, but are quiet compared to other all-terrain tires. I've read numerous reviews comparing the LTX A/T and the LTX M/S...the M/S would be quieter, but the tread is not as aggressive as the A/T. As with any upgrade, you need to consider you own use to decide what will work best.
You mentioned the LTX being pricey, and I agree. I considered the fact that I could spend the $$ for good quality tires and have them last, or save a hundred or two and replace them quicker. Again, your choice depending on how long you intend to keep the truck. I bought my tires from a local dealer, but was able to bargain with him using the prices I found on the web...most dealers would prefer to deal with you than lose the sale.
Good luck,
slk
I purchased the Michelin LTX A/T (265/75-R16). I've only put about 100 miles on them so far, but I'm happy with the ride. They sing a bit at highway speeds, but are quiet compared to other all-terrain tires. I've read numerous reviews comparing the LTX A/T and the LTX M/S...the M/S would be quieter, but the tread is not as aggressive as the A/T. As with any upgrade, you need to consider you own use to decide what will work best.
You mentioned the LTX being pricey, and I agree. I considered the fact that I could spend the $$ for good quality tires and have them last, or save a hundred or two and replace them quicker. Again, your choice depending on how long you intend to keep the truck. I bought my tires from a local dealer, but was able to bargain with him using the prices I found on the web...most dealers would prefer to deal with you than lose the sale.
Good luck,
slk
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I have GoodYear Wrangler APT, and they are extremely noisy. They keep their air very well (not a leak since last year when I installed them). They don't seem to wear too fast, although I don't do a lot of mileage. They are great in mud, sand...well off-road.
Definiely NOT the tire you want to buy. But I like them, although they are noisy.
Definiely NOT the tire you want to buy. But I like them, although they are noisy.
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My factory tires are RT/S Goodyears. They are a littly noisy under any conditions, but due to failure to rotate, they have become terrible since the outer edge is chopped out. I have decided there is little difference between a highway tire and a AT tire. The only way it will really make much difference is if you go to a true mud tire. Basically, my RT/S will gum up with mud just as quickly as the LTX or other less aggressive tire. The AT is not aggressive enough to save you from getting stuck. Since i am unwilling to accept the noisy and aggressive tire, a highway tire is my preference. Just don't know which one.
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Picks jaw off the ground and puts it back in place.
A 110,000 miles out of a set of stock tires..:-staun
That is very impressive. I like Goodyear but for my truck the BFG All Terrains have been very impressive. Max tread life should be about 40-50,000 miles.
A 110,000 miles out of a set of stock tires..:-staun
That is very impressive. I like Goodyear but for my truck the BFG All Terrains have been very impressive. Max tread life should be about 40-50,000 miles.
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I had 60 k on my `97 4x4 OffRoad and put BF Goodrich on them.
Originals were Goodyears. I have the 17`` rims.
I now have 110k on the truck.
Picture of my truck
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/showshinefinish/showshinfint.html
Originals were Goodyears. I have the 17`` rims.
I now have 110k on the truck.
Picture of my truck
http://shop.store.yahoo.com/showshinefinish/showshinfint.html
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I was amazed too at the number of miles I put on those stock tires. Every time I rotated them once they got past 70,000, I checked them closely. After 100,000 miles, I started to wonder just how many miles I could get out of them safely. I even wrote to Goodyear, and they said the fact that I rotated them regularly certainly attributed to their longevity. I finally started to feel a slight vibration as they neared 110,000 miles, and sure enough, the left front had finally given up and was starting to get out of round. I kept one for the spare, and to show my friends what a tire with 110,000 miles looks like.
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I replaced the stock RT/S tires at 65K with some tread still left. Tread wear was the best I've ever had from a tire but the noise while turning was terrible as was the wet weather traction. I went to a set of Bridgestone Dueller A/T's. I kept them for about 3K before I traded the truck. I was happy with noise levels and much happier with wet traction. I did notice about 1/2 MPG drop though. Don't know if changing pressures would have helped any.
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I had a real problem with the Goodyear Wranglers on my 99 4x4. I have had four vehicles with those POS's and they have all cupped badly despite balancing, rotating every 5K and twice a year alignments. The 4x4's Wranglers lasted almost 30K before I couldn't stand to be in the truck.
I went with the Bridgestone Dueller A/T. I am very happy. 10K in six months w/o a cup or feather. No discernable road noise and they seem to perform adequatly off road in mud and on the TX prairie. I went up one size but cannot believe how the ride was improved. I talked to everyone I could and researched this and other websites before making the decision.
I really recommend the Dueller's.
I went with the Bridgestone Dueller A/T. I am very happy. 10K in six months w/o a cup or feather. No discernable road noise and they seem to perform adequatly off road in mud and on the TX prairie. I went up one size but cannot believe how the ride was improved. I talked to everyone I could and researched this and other websites before making the decision.
I really recommend the Dueller's.
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The 110,000 sounds legit to me.
Actually makes me sad.
I'm too much of a tightwad to throw out tires with tread and the stock Wrangler APs have been poor performers when it's wet out.
My APs have 53,000 on them and about half the tread is gone.
Guess I'll keep driving like there is an egg under my foot when it's raining.
Actually makes me sad.
I'm too much of a tightwad to throw out tires with tread and the stock Wrangler APs have been poor performers when it's wet out.
My APs have 53,000 on them and about half the tread is gone.
Guess I'll keep driving like there is an egg under my foot when it's raining.
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OK, heres the scoop. After Goodyear, Firestone, etc.. I decided that I wanted a very nice ride with great traction, and very little noise.
I went with the Pirelle Scorpions.
VERY NICE.
At Discount Tire Co. I was able to get them for less then the other top brands. (about 100.00 Per tire installed)
I tow a 27' Camper.
97 F-150 5.4L 2 X 4, No suspension MODS
I went with the Pirelle Scorpions.
VERY NICE.
At Discount Tire Co. I was able to get them for less then the other top brands. (about 100.00 Per tire installed)
I tow a 27' Camper.
97 F-150 5.4L 2 X 4, No suspension MODS
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