Choosing tough & versatile tires for 2500 CTD with camper
05-31-2012, 12:32 PM
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After lots of thought on this, I've decided to go with the Toyo Open Country AT, and have booked installation tomorrow. When I compare the specs for my size (245-75-16), the AT and the M55 are pretty equivalent (2P 2S 2N tread, 2P sidewall; same load capacity, 3042#). In higher sizes the 55 has 3P sidewall.
I used to own a diesel Land Cruiser that had a noticeable hum at highway speeds that drove me nuts (I think it was the stainless exhaust and muffler) and was one factor in me selling it. Didn't want to take a chance and feel the same about the M55 highway whine. But yeah, if I was going to be driving on gravel or off-road most of the time, I would have went with the 55.
Anyway, I'm sure I'll be pleased with the AT's (which are quite a bit cheaper than the 55s) but did seriously consider the M55s.
Thanks again to all for sharing your thoughts.
I used to own a diesel Land Cruiser that had a noticeable hum at highway speeds that drove me nuts (I think it was the stainless exhaust and muffler) and was one factor in me selling it. Didn't want to take a chance and feel the same about the M55 highway whine. But yeah, if I was going to be driving on gravel or off-road most of the time, I would have went with the 55.
Anyway, I'm sure I'll be pleased with the AT's (which are quite a bit cheaper than the 55s) but did seriously consider the M55s.
Thanks again to all for sharing your thoughts.
06-06-2013, 07:23 PM
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Thanks for the explanation, I'll need to investigate this!
Actually, I _did_ get a set of HD Bilsteins put on last Fall, front and back. The stock shocks did look a little worn. Bear of a job to replace the shocks, according to the truck shop I took it to, rusted hardware and difficult access. Glad it was done. They also replaced rear brake lines right from the front (looked a little suspect in the back), and the spring u-bolts. If I'm going to head out on remote northern roads, I want to make sure this old 96 12V is up to snuff!
Actually, I _did_ get a set of HD Bilsteins put on last Fall, front and back. The stock shocks did look a little worn. Bear of a job to replace the shocks, according to the truck shop I took it to, rusted hardware and difficult access. Glad it was done. They also replaced rear brake lines right from the front (looked a little suspect in the back), and the spring u-bolts. If I'm going to head out on remote northern roads, I want to make sure this old 96 12V is up to snuff!
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