Time for tires!
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Cargo Master
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From: chicago northwest suburbs
Time for tires!
Going with BFG All Terrain T/A`s in load range "E". is anyone running this type of tire in a 285 75 16? the factory size is 265. any one having any wear issues or stability problems? I used to have them on an Explorer and a Ranger so I know it is a good tire. just never had them in an "E" rating and towing heavy.
Anyone?
Anyone?
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That is the exact same tire I have on my supercharged V10 Ex and love them. I had D range prior and think the E's are a little better without a trailer but much better with a trailer. I put about 5000 towing miles on the D's and about 500 with the E's. Tread wear is about the same between the two load ranges but the E's felt more stable when the trailer was on there. 3500# car trailer with a 3500# vehicle on it most of those 500 miles towing. I know it isn't a lot of miles but I don't tow as much anymore.
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Cargo Master
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From: chicago northwest suburbs
Thanks! I got a price today from work for $148 for the 265`s and $188 for the 285`s. I`de like the 285`s but the $160 savings on the 265`s over the 285`s is too good to let go! but I like how the 285`s look.
We`ll see. thanks for the advice
We`ll see. thanks for the advice
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I also went with the BFG All Terrain T/A`s in load range "E" and the factory size, 265. We are towing a toy hauler that is about 8500 lbs with good results. Some of the places we go involve us towing off-road. I was going to put on the 285's but it seemed in my area, the 265's are a more commonly stocked item (a little more comfort incase we are on a trip). Plus as you said, a little bit of a "savings".
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Kevin,
Which ever way you go...before you accept the tires as the ones that are going to be installed on your vehicle...verify the build date of the tire that is molded into the side wall...
You don't want old stock that has been sitting around in a warehouse someplace...the tire mfgs may disagree...but rubber dries with age and old tires can and should be a safety concern to us as we buy new tires...so lay eyes on the 4 digit build lot code. The first two digits should be the 'week' of the year the tire was mfg'd and the last two are the year. So 3308 means it was built in the 33rd week of 2008.
You can ask to see the tires before they install them or tell them that you will not accept any tires not mfg'd in 2009 going in...
Good luck,
Joe.
Which ever way you go...before you accept the tires as the ones that are going to be installed on your vehicle...verify the build date of the tire that is molded into the side wall...
You don't want old stock that has been sitting around in a warehouse someplace...the tire mfgs may disagree...but rubber dries with age and old tires can and should be a safety concern to us as we buy new tires...so lay eyes on the 4 digit build lot code. The first two digits should be the 'week' of the year the tire was mfg'd and the last two are the year. So 3308 means it was built in the 33rd week of 2008.
You can ask to see the tires before they install them or tell them that you will not accept any tires not mfg'd in 2009 going in...
Good luck,
Joe.
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Time for a new set here too... I'm torn between the Michelin LTX and the Wrangler Silent Armor. The WSA has a more aggressive tread vs. the ride quality of the michelin. My EXC is a bone stock 4x2 family hauler that will do light duty towing of a 4500lb, max, pop up camper.
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From: Latrobe PA
hit a piece of metal and blew out the rear michelin m/s ltx the other night. had 40 k on the tires and they still looked great.But me being **** ,I nput 2 new ltx michelin m/s on the rear. Arounf $470.00 for the two of them installed with lifetime rotation. You can't go wrong with Michelin. I have had them all throughout my lifetime of driving. and I am 63 now.