Which brand of tire?
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Edit: I like my yokos better than Michelins. I've had Michelins with bad belts, another time drove the tred off fighting what turned out to be a radial pull that shop wouldn't give an exchange on. These Geos have been completely problem free. Also, any reports I've seen where the actually measure stopping distance, wet/dry traction etc. Michelins have come out to be over priced under performers.
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I have had good luck with 2 sets of Toyo M-55's; they will wear out before they break. The oem Michelin's broke at about 55k. Two broke within a few hundred miles.
I had Yoko Geolander II on my suv, never again. They were as loud as the M-55s's but at a lower frequency, not very round tires.
I had Yoko Geolander II on my suv, never again. They were as loud as the M-55s's but at a lower frequency, not very round tires.
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Be sure to confirm price match before buying. The tech wasn't really excited & acted like it was significantly under what they normally sell for. It's nice to re-balance with impunity knowing that it's paid for. I may look into balancing beads the next time but that is for another thread.
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Just a quick point: there are no actual different number of plies according to load rating. Many folks think C=6, D=8 & E=10. The only difference is the structural rigidity of the sidewall which coincides with the load capacity. Not a difference in number of plies. Just a pet pieve of mine, kinda like when folks refer to anything that is powered by internal combustion as a "motor". Engines are powered by fuel & motors are powered by electric. Someone once asked me what kind of motor I had in my truck and of course & had to ask if they were asking about soleniods or a fuel pump. I'm just saying...
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About 5 years ago I read of multiple guys running the Yokos but they were the sidewalls were too soft... they felt squirmish to them. Some took 'em back for another brand. It sounds like they have improved the Yokos as of recently.
I have ran Goodyears years ago and they would not stand up to new gravel on gravel roads - blew two of them out in the same trip one time.
My dad's 2500 has had the same problem in the past 2 years with new Firestones in the 265 E-rated size. They would get cut too easily on newly gravelled roads.
I have been running BFG A/T since 2006 in the 285 E-rating and they have been superb. A few weights here and there, but they have ran smooth and are dang tough. They may not last for more than 40,000 miles tho. I have also read about some guys who couldn't get them to balance.
Just my experiences. If I did it again, I'd consider the BFGs or the Toyos as I always hear good things about them. Year in, year out.
I have ran Goodyears years ago and they would not stand up to new gravel on gravel roads - blew two of them out in the same trip one time.
My dad's 2500 has had the same problem in the past 2 years with new Firestones in the 265 E-rated size. They would get cut too easily on newly gravelled roads.
I have been running BFG A/T since 2006 in the 285 E-rating and they have been superb. A few weights here and there, but they have ran smooth and are dang tough. They may not last for more than 40,000 miles tho. I have also read about some guys who couldn't get them to balance.
Just my experiences. If I did it again, I'd consider the BFGs or the Toyos as I always hear good things about them. Year in, year out.
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