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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 08:03 PM
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Ok if you had to pick a set of tires for a 04/2500 -- 265/70/17 what tpye would you buy ,,, no off roading ,,, mainly highway,, and they need to be quite.... Thanks
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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 08:44 PM
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Alotta folks have praise for the Goodyear Silent Armor, The stock Michelins wear very well, Toyo A/t's just to get started.

Nice boat, those Yammys 4 stroke or HPDI's
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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 09:31 PM
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Thanks Pal ,,,,, Sandy
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Old Jan 11, 2009 | 09:54 PM
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The Nitto Dura Grapplers seem to be doing really well. I'm considering them for a set of Spring/Summer highway tires.
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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 07:02 AM
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Another vote for Goodyear Silent Armor I have found them good for towing and excelent in winter snow.
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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 08:56 AM
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Bridgestone dueller revos
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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 09:27 AM
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Pirelli Scorpion ATR
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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Diamond266
Ok if you had to pick a set of tires for a 04/2500 -- 265/70/17 what tpye would you buy ,,, no off roading ,,, mainly highway,, and they need to be quite.... Thanks
From what you are saying I would probably go with the stock Michelins, I put over 90K on my last set before going to the Hummer wheels. I ended up giving the Michelins to a friend in a bit of a bind and he is still running them.

Plus you can probably find a set of take offs for a steal!!
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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 09:12 PM
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Another vote for Michelins. They have always been a good tire on anything I have put them on.

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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 10:19 PM
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Another vote for Michelins. They have always been a good tire on anything I have put them on.

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I have 2 practically new ones in Houston, if someone wants to come pick them up.
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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 10:55 PM
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hands down IMO Toyo Open Country A/T or Bridgestone Dueler Revo A/T's...
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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 11:30 PM
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ive recently discovered toyo rubber though there is lots of gravel near me. i like knowing i have tires that will dig me out of anywhere (props for toyo m-55s)
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Old Jan 14, 2009 | 01:38 PM
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I have Toyo ATs now, and they suck beyond all belief. They are fine if it's dry, but blow donkey in the rain, snow and ice. If you are staying on the highway, go with a highway style tire.

Michelin is the best tire out there, but not usually worth the premium. An all season highway tire will get you better fuel mileage than an all terrain, and if you don't ever go off road, you'll never have a problem with them.
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Old Jan 14, 2009 | 06:02 PM
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I got rid of the stock Michelin's at 17k because they were the worst wet road tire I have ever owned. I have since owned Bridgestone Dueler Revo's and Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armor. They are both excellent, dry, wet, and snow tires. I would highly recommend either.
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Old Jan 14, 2009 | 08:52 PM
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I've had no trouble with the BFG Rugged Trails that came on my truck. Changed out the oem set with 78000, and put a new set of the same back on. Quiet, acceptable traction, and long life.
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