I really would like to know what tires you run on your hot shot trucks. I have 35k on my American Generals and I'll need some new tires soon.
I was thinking of trying some Michelin this time.
Thx

 

I had very good luck with the OEM Michelins on my old truck, got 53K out of them (4WD, plus, driving it like a car as a daily driver).

For the real distance you are going to need to look at 19.5's ($$) I think you can get 100K out of them fairly easily, plus a little bump in rating too.

 

I was thinking about Michelins too, there's a guy selling his wheels and he has 72000 miles, they are a little below 1/2 thread, I was impressed. They run approx $ 50 each more then the Am Gen, but they last twice as much.

 

i runmichelins on all of the duallies and i have never gotten less then 50k out of them. I'm gonna change to 22.5' s since i have a trailer and a truck that runs them so i can get a lot more miles for about the same price

 

Have over 105k miles on my Michelin LTX/MS's, most of it with my 40' goose behind it. 90% of it here in the desert southwest.

 

Schew, there's a testament!

 

I had over 98,000 on the original Goodyears when I traded my '04 . Hauled all over the country in all kinds of weather . Rotated them every 6,000 miles .

 

Wow.

I had 9,000 miles on my generals when I changed rims/tires. I would estimate the have 60-70% left.

 

I thought about going to the 19.5s. But I decided when I do that, I'll just go ahead and get the truck to go with them. From my own experience, all the Michelin's tires that I've had, were fantastic as far as wear and traction.
I just didn't know how they would hold up. So that's why I thought I would check with the professionals before I start spending money.
Thanks for the info.
Hope you guys are burning lots of Diesel.

 

There has been debate over whether rotating tires is worthwhile . One thing rarely mentioned is whenever tires are rotated a good shop checks the tire pressure . How many guys check their tire pressure that often ? Proper inflation is a key to long tire life .

 

I rotate, balance and check the air presure every 5k. This next rotation I'll have my alignment checked.

 

DING DING DING! Thank You. I work at a tire shope and you don't know how many people come in with there tires at 15psi, all four Even Duallies come in with 35-40psi, and people talk about safty and why they don't get the miles out of their tires. Its not rocket science. Rant Over


(Not pointed at you guys, just saying)

 

I rotated every other oil change and kept my pressure at 75psi. With the Unimog, I don't bother until they have 15,000 or so on them. They are sand tires and last around 85,000 miles.

 

On my new cars or trucks or when I buy new tires. I buy the life time rotate and balance from Discount Tire. I have them rotated every 6-7k miles. On my truck and trailer, I check the tire pressure at the beginning of the work week and inspect the tires every time I get a chance (after loading and en route stops). I run 60 in the front, 65 in the back and 70 on the trailer.

 

"With the Unimog,"

I am very intrigued ! Got any pictures ? High jack over.