Hey kiddos.. I am in the market for a new set of tires for my truck… a 2004 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD with extended cab and 8′ bed.
Being that my truck is my most important tool, I figured it belonged in this thread.
THe guy a Firestone is kind of pushing towd 10-ply truck tires…. no mileage warrantee though but he says they will last a good long time. Are they worth the price difference?
I do want a good quality tire, good traction in mud and snow and a very long lifespan…. 60k or better would be nice.
please share your experiences and input.
I suppose anything under a grand is ok. The most pricey I’ve seen so far totalled up to $956 installed with road hazard warrantee.
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I refuse to accept that there are limitations to what we can accomplish. Pete Draganic
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"Best" is so opinionated I'll go ahead & give my opinion ;-)
I am partial to Les Schwab my LT 235 75R 15's have lasted about 70K & need to be replaced, but not unsafe yet. Have them "sniped" it does make a difference.
I love their customer service & lifetime free flat repair.
This spring I will be getting new tires & am torn between tried & true with buddy works at a competitor that can get me a screamin deal.
“The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing.†—Albert Einstein
I think you mean "siped".
LOL yup
oops, never seen it spelled before, or atleast never paid attention to it.
“The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing.†—Albert Einstein
ok,i'll bite .whats siped? i've been in the car bussiness for 30 some years never heard that term. larryif a man speaks in the forest,and there's not a woman to hear him,is he still wrong?
Siping adds grooves to the tread. Typically very narrow grooves that let the tread have more pieces to move and bite. Its for ice traction primarily. Not a lot of places can do it simply because there isnt a ton of demand, ergo not many buy the equipment. And if you live in Florida or Texas, even less chance you'd see it than growing up in Montana.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SipingReal trucks dont have sparkplugs
learn something everytime i get on bt,today its tires. here in ks i've never heard of this,thanks larryif a man speaks in the forest,and there's not a woman to hear him,is he still wrong?
I put on michalin x radial LT on my serria extended cab 1500 8'bed from costco this summer, just last month I hit a piece of aluminuim on the freeway sliced open the side wall paid $9.00 to replace it, taking in threadwear. I think they sold for about 170 apiece.
Standard Limited Warranty (all Michelin¯ tires)
What’s Covered
All Michelin¯ tires have a Standard Manufacturer’s Limited Warranty, which covers defects in workmanship and materials for the life of the original usable tread, or for 6 years from date of purchase, whichever occurs first. See warranty for details.
If you put 15k on a year that makes it a 75000 mile WArranty
Wallyo
Edited 2/23/2008 6:19 pm ET by wallyo
Regardless of which ones you buy - get em at Sams or Costco - you'll save $150 and up on the total package.Seems to me BFG All terrains last a long time and look great doing it.JT
I have to vote for Bridgestone duellers. I am not sure of the exact mileage but I have to have put close to 90k on them. They are of the E class.I have owned Michelens, Gooryears. etc... and the Bridgestones have lasted way longer. I did run them down to nothing for the heck of it just to see how long I could go. They were still a pretty fair tire @80k though. E class tires are harder rubber and will wear longer. They are a bit rougher ride. If you haul equipment on a regular basis you won't know the difference.
Another vote for Bridgestone Duelers-Dueler A/T Revos on my 99 suburban- great tires in all weater. Don't even need to put it in 4x when snow comes!
Pete, one of the best ways to maximize value is regular (6k miles) rotation and monitoring pressure.
Got 121,000 on an oem set on a chev venture, replacements have about 70 k now, never an alignment and they show minimal wear.
Mike
I've run Dayton tires (16" load E) on my Dodge 2500 and I get 55,000 miles from them and they are $100 a tire. I don't run them flat and cornerless either. These have served me well and well worth looking into. Good luck and I know that tires are a painful purchase.
Dustin
I use Michelin LTX iin the summer on my F-150. I gott 60+k on the last set. Not sure what milage you would get on a 10-ply. I my opinion there are no better tires than Michelin for regular driving conditions.
I recommend Nokian for snow/ice conditions
i needed a new set of tires and was able to pick up a new set of takeoffs with a new set of denali wheels for less than i could buy the tires for. bridgestone duellars were the tires. paid 425.00 plus a 100 to ship. but hey no sales tax... larry
if a man speaks in the forest,and there's not a woman to hear him,is he still wrong?
Anyone know anything about Kelly Safari SUV tires. My Suburban use 245/75/16's.
I pull a 10x6 covered trailer loaded with tools.
Russell
"Welcome to my world"
Same size here... I just got Uniroyal AT's... 50k mile warantee and aggressive tread that isn't loud at all. Good deal, just under 600 installed for all 4.
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Belle Tire - $429.00 out the door - free rotation - free balance - free repair - 55,000 mile rating.
Russell
"Welcome to my world"
I hate to admit it but I got my tires at Walmart. A big reason in choosing them is that my Road Hazard warrantee can be honored at any Walmart (except CA and NY)... so if I am on the road pretty much anywhere, I am covered.
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Just put 6 10-ply michelin's on my chev 1-ton dually last summer. I have always had great luck and long wear with all my Michelin tires. When I'm old and grey, I figure I'll be puttin' Michelin's on my little rascal scooter too.
Pete,
I just put some great Cooper's on my Silverado. The full LT size, not a large passenger tire.
There are many variables, loads, weather, types of loads. I'm in a small town and the "little tiny" local guy did better on price than our large local/regional chain, better than Costco and even better than my neighbors across the river/state line where there is no sales tax. If they know tires, they can help you. He had access to several brands.
As in your own small businesses, try the smaller local guy. He will be glad for your business.
...The unspoken word is capital. We can invest it or we can squander it. -Mark Twain...Be kind to your children....they will choose your nursing home....aim low boys, they're ridin' shetland ponies !!
I agree with keeping business in local area and helping the little guy. I tried our small town tire store. He did'nt hae the size in stock and his price was $100 more.
I would have paid maybe $25-$30 more, but $100 and have to wait to get them did'nt work for me.
Russell
"Member of the Jewish Carpenters Union"
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