What' tire better for 90% highway?
04-23-2013, 01:40 PM
#19
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I have Nitto Terra Grapplers 2ND set. I have approx 23,000
on them now. I noticed the one tire won't pass inspection. I took a closer look and that tire was made in Japan.
The other 3 were made in the USA and have approx 10,000 mi left in them. The next set will probably be Dura Grapplers Made In The USA. Can't seem to get more than 30,000 mi out of the Terras.
on them now. I noticed the one tire won't pass inspection. I took a closer look and that tire was made in Japan.
The other 3 were made in the USA and have approx 10,000 mi left in them. The next set will probably be Dura Grapplers Made In The USA. Can't seem to get more than 30,000 mi out of the Terras.
04-24-2013, 10:50 AM
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The 285/70/17E dura grapplers (rated at 3750lbs@80psi) on my truck are all marked "made in the USA". With 20,000 miles so far, I am expecting 55,000 to 60,000 miles easily.
04-28-2013, 02:05 AM
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I put 85000 kms on my last set of tires, Toyo M55 255/85R16 on a F350 dually. I would say 50% of that was towing 6K or more. Oh, and by they way, after putting 85K on the tires I sold them for $1000 for the set of six.
Michelins also get consistently good reviews but you won't find a truck tire that lasts longer than the M55.
Michelins also get consistently good reviews but you won't find a truck tire that lasts longer than the M55.
04-28-2013, 10:41 AM
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I sold my MT's and replaced with Toyo AT2's which are fine but I think next time around it'll be your tires. They offer some big sizes in 18".
10-08-2013, 05:47 PM
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I just got Dura Grapplers... Love them. stiffer than my old BFG's ATs but those were load range D... My NITTOs are E.
It has eliminated my death wobble too! So far so good !
It has eliminated my death wobble too! So far so good !
10-09-2013, 01:42 PM
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The stock Michelins will return the best mpgs and last the longest (keep them inflated to 60-80 psi depending on the season). They just look stupid and do terrible in the snow. Going price is $400/set for take offs though....
10-09-2013, 02:15 PM
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Snow covered highway = Goodyear Duratrac. Absolutely the best winter tire I've ever used. I've run Michelin ATs, BFG T/As, and sipped Toyo MTs and there is no comparison. As data points; California CHP and the US forest service use Duratrac for their vehicles running the Sierra mountain range in winter. Duratrac tires are also widely used in the oil fields of Canada and Northern US.
10-14-2013, 04:51 AM
#27
Well. they cant both be right.
anyone like or even use the Pirelli scorpions that i have on my rig? They have a more consistent block and basic water channeling grooves more like the tires semi's use. I've been logging miles but havnt added them up yet as i rotate alot with the H2's (BFGs) when i 'play'.
Im looking for the next replacement that will give me the least rolling resistance/best MPG. Theres only ONE best!
10-16-2013, 07:00 PM
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Just got off Monarch Pass in Colorado. Well over 11,000 ft high and an inch or two of ice and snow. Duras worked and felt fine. This is my second set and I got nearly 60k out of the first set.
