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Old Oct 3, 2010 | 09:30 AM
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Thanks Chris. I'm having fun doing the cheap stuff...the expensive stuff may come later. Right now I need to focus on tires for winter.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2010 | 09:34 AM
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So what tires are you looking at? and there not cheap!!!!!!!
 
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Old Oct 3, 2010 | 09:37 AM
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I was looking at some BFG's but a friend of mine recommended the General Grabber AT's and I'm thinking about them. About $140 per tire for my size through Tire Rack compared to the $180 or so for the BFG's I want. I haven't ever run Generals, but those that posted reviews really like them.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2010 | 09:43 AM
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I like the American Prospectors AT's (made by Cooper) I put on my Expy. They cost me 540 mounted & balanced. So far they handled really good on wet roads too.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2010 | 09:44 AM
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I've always liked my Michelin LTX but they are kinda pricey that's why I went with the Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo 2, 265/70-17.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2010 | 09:47 AM
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Scott - I keep thinking about those tires too. Isn't the Expy around the same size as mine?

Chris - I had a somewhat bad experience with Bridgestone, how do you like yours so far?
 
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Old Oct 3, 2010 | 09:47 AM
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I know what you're saying Chris. Thats what I wanted to put on the Expy, but the budget wouldn't allow it.

Yes they are Bill.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2010 | 09:59 AM
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[quote=liftnw8z;9396636

Chris - I had a somewhat bad experience with Bridgestone, how do you like yours so far?[/quote]

So far so good, the rating are very good and all that posted about were good so figured I'd give them a try. They performed very well last winter on the Expy. I did spring for the Michelin A/T2's on the Excursion, but I wanted the best tire (in my demented mind) I could for towing.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2010 | 09:59 AM
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Scott - I may have to look into those a little deeper too before I buy. I can afford the BFG's but saving a few bucks and still getting a quality tire is never a bad thing.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2010 | 10:03 AM
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Here is some more info on the tires: American Car Care Centers - AcccOnline.com

Every shop is different with pricing, but I got mine in Westminister MD and the people seemed really easy to deal with. They also beat some of the other dealers by $100+.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2010 | 10:06 AM
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Originally Posted by cbradford
So far so good, the rating are very good and all that posted about were good so figured I'd give them a try. They performed very well last winter on the Expy. I did spring for the Michelin A/T2's on the Excursion, but I wanted the best tire (in my demented mind) I could for towing.
I had the Bridgestones on my last Ranger and they just didn't seem to work out well. Wore out very quickly (under 20,000) and didn't seem to have the kind of snow traction I expected from them. Maybe a bad set...hard to say.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2010 | 10:07 AM
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Thanks for the link Scott - I'll check into that a bit more. Not sure who may carry them up this way but if that's the route I go, I won't mind driving a little to get them.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2010 | 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by liftnw8z
I had the Bridgestones on my last Ranger and they just didn't seem to work out well. Wore out very quickly (under 20,000) and didn't seem to have the kind of snow traction I expected from them. Maybe a bad set...hard to say.
Gotta purchase what your comfortable with that's for sure, I just know I did like the Goodyear Wrangler that came on the Expy- wore like crap.
 
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No problem Bill.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2010 | 10:14 AM
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Bill, MA Don has the General Grabbers on his truck and he likes them a lot. You may want to check in with him to get his take on them.
 
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