Vehicle: 2000 E150 cargo van, purchased used this summer came with 3 pep-boys Scamblers and 1 Firestone. Van is used as my work vehicle hauling tools and equiptment weighing 300-500 pounds daily. On occasion i'll load in an additional 500 or so pounds of materials. 70% in town 30% highway driving. I want a tire that is very good on wet roads, good in snow (although we only get a handful of snows over 2") and smooth and quiet as possible given the other requirements. My budget is about $90 per tire. I thought the Firestone Destination LE would be the best choice but my research is not conclusive. I know a tire can preform very well on certain vehicles and not as well on others due to various factors. I'm much more comfortable getting feedback from people on FTE that actually drive the same vehicle i have.

I think load range "XL" would be a good choice but i'm not opposed to "LT" or "P" range tires, so long as they give the performance i'm after. Also i do not require to last beyond 35K miles however if it does then thats a bonus.

Tires my research that has my interest:
Firestone Destination LE
Cooper Discoverer HT
never been a fan of any goodyear tire.


thanks to all those that offer advice.

BTW tire size is 235/75/15

 

My friend just replaced his set of coopers....he was very happy with them, but this time he went with yokahama geolanders, he likes them also. I bought the budget tires... falken tires, they work.

 

Bill thanks for your information.

Anyone else??

there are thousands of these Vans out there in the work force. Any comments on your personal experience is appreciated.

 

Wild Country XTX by Multi Mile tires

TBC Corporation - Private Brands (Multi-Mile, Cordovan, Sigma, Vanderbilt)

I had these on my 4x4 1971 F-100 and was surprised by the traction on wet surfaces and in mud ! It is not a Bogger by any means, but, good for what it is. Should do fine in snow (not much of that in GA to test), it is Snow rated.

I loaded the truck enough to break an axle and the tires survived fine. Nice handling even when towing a car. Did not keep the truck long enough to wear them out.

It is very good for an AT tire, probably the best I have bought.

TBC Corporation - Private Brands (Multi-Mile, Cordovan, Sigma, Vanderbilt)

Best mud tire I have bought short of an Interco tire is my current Maxxis Bighorns, but, they probably would not do as well on ice and snow. At $150 for a LT235, you probably would not want them anyways.

imho, The Wild Country XTX is the best in your price range (under $100).

 

I've had Cooper Discoverers & Falkens on my last truck and loved them. I haven't had to put tires on the van yet so I offered what could.

 

BF Goodrich Commercial TA or Michelin LT have worked best for me on my work vans.

 

i've had quite a few vans in my 30 years as a tradesman(all ford 150's) and most tires i've used held up well. Whats important with these vans is alignment. Be prepared for ball joint work on that 2000. I can't tell you how many ball joints i replaced on my 97&01 . like you i carry 200# of tools and 3-400# load.. a lt tire is more suitable than an a p for what you need. i've got michelin xlt's on now with 30k and they look good. i keep them inflated right and rotate them 2x a year. good luck.