New revos installed
Just had my new LT285 75 R16 Bridgestone Dueller Revo,s installed this morning.
No noticable power loss,
Wheel well to ground incresed 2 inches to 40inches
Wheel center to ground incresed 1 inch to 16 inches
No tire rub at full turn while up on curb
No noticable tire noise up to 100km/ph, 60 mi
Speedo out 5km at 80, and 10km at 100, as per GPS
Going to go out and play with them this afternoon, Will update how they do off road, if I can find some mud.
Wheel balance was not bad, about 5 ounces on two tires and 2.5 on the other two, I should have had them try rotating the tire on the rim, but they were quite busy.
I replaced the tie left and right tie rod, the track bar and the drag link before hand. Parts came to 650 cdn inc the 15% tax.
Tires came to 1150 Cdn with tax, balanced and installed with an 80 dollar alignment, i did not need.
I put the new parts on myself and measured with a tape, the toe on the front tires. I adjusted it to within 1/8 of an inch, figured the computerized machine would correct it anyway. And the alignment guy moved the adjustment sleave less than 1/4 of a turn. Not sure if the guy before me had ever replaced any steering components, but the tech said is was as close as the new trucks he has seen.
I will also post a pic when I get one.
Thanks to all the folks who posted tire and steering info here
, It was big help deciding what to do with my crappy old tires and sloppy steering....
No noticable power loss,
Wheel well to ground incresed 2 inches to 40inches
Wheel center to ground incresed 1 inch to 16 inches
No tire rub at full turn while up on curb
No noticable tire noise up to 100km/ph, 60 mi
Speedo out 5km at 80, and 10km at 100, as per GPS
Going to go out and play with them this afternoon, Will update how they do off road, if I can find some mud.
Wheel balance was not bad, about 5 ounces on two tires and 2.5 on the other two, I should have had them try rotating the tire on the rim, but they were quite busy.
I replaced the tie left and right tie rod, the track bar and the drag link before hand. Parts came to 650 cdn inc the 15% tax.
Tires came to 1150 Cdn with tax, balanced and installed with an 80 dollar alignment, i did not need.
I put the new parts on myself and measured with a tape, the toe on the front tires. I adjusted it to within 1/8 of an inch, figured the computerized machine would correct it anyway. And the alignment guy moved the adjustment sleave less than 1/4 of a turn. Not sure if the guy before me had ever replaced any steering components, but the tech said is was as close as the new trucks he has seen.
I will also post a pic when I get one.
Thanks to all the folks who posted tire and steering info here
, It was big help deciding what to do with my crappy old tires and sloppy steering....
Re: New revos installed
Originally posted by fireram
Wheel well to ground incresed 2 inches to 40inches
Wheel center to ground incresed 1 inch to 16 inches
Wheel well to ground incresed 2 inches to 40inches
Wheel center to ground incresed 1 inch to 16 inches
Chris
No, i increased my tire size from bald 265 75 r16 firestones, I have a slide in camper currently on the truck as well.
I measured from ground to top of wheel well before and after the tire switch just to see how much of a change there was if any. Many times the printed tire size in the brochure is off from actual sizes.
I measured from ground to top of wheel well before and after the tire switch just to see how much of a change there was if any. Many times the printed tire size in the brochure is off from actual sizes.
I found out about the Revo's when researching tires for the wife's Expedition and found out pretty fast that EVERYONE who has had a set loves them.
We have had them on the Expy for a year now, and I just had some put on the mother-in-law's Explorer as well. VERY nice ride, quiet too considering the tread.
Not sure how they would do if you actually do any pulling or towing, so I doubt I will be putting them on my Dodge... but a great tire still!
We have had them on the Expy for a year now, and I just had some put on the mother-in-law's Explorer as well. VERY nice ride, quiet too considering the tread.
Not sure how they would do if you actually do any pulling or towing, so I doubt I will be putting them on my Dodge... but a great tire still!
Originally posted by fireram
No, i increased my tire size from bald 265 75 r16 firestones, I have a slide in camper currently on the truck as well.
I measured from ground to top of wheel well before and after the tire switch just to see how much of a change there was if any. Many times the printed tire size in the brochure is off from actual sizes.
No, i increased my tire size from bald 265 75 r16 firestones, I have a slide in camper currently on the truck as well.
I measured from ground to top of wheel well before and after the tire switch just to see how much of a change there was if any. Many times the printed tire size in the brochure is off from actual sizes.
and wheel well to ground was 2" increase,
then wheel well to wheel center is 2-1=1" increase, right?
Tires wouldn't affect that measurement. I just figured maybe you forgot to mention putting in spacers or something...
Chris
I put the Revos on mine on Tuesday. So far I like the way my truck handles and rides. My last set, Les Schwab tires that were supposed to be their top tire, lasted about 21k and less then 2 years. So I am hoping to get a little better out of this set. Dealer gave me 30 days to try them out and if I don’t like them or hear too many horror stories about them I can take them back for a full credit.
It was a tough choice between the Revos or the BFGs A/T.
It was a tough choice between the Revos or the BFGs A/T.
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