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Old 10-27-2015, 12:47 PM   #1
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Replacement TV tire recommendations

Well folks, it's about time to replace the OEM tires on my F450 dually. Current tires are BF Goodrich AT 245/75R17 load range E. I don't think the ride is very good, they seem like a very hard tire. These all terrain tires have a medium aggressive tread profile.

New F350 dually's at my dealer are equipped with General Grabber, same size and load rating. My previously owned F350 SRW had Michelin 22 inch tires and the ride was very good considering the super duty suspension system. The F350 (3.55 rear end) would average 19 mpg on flat highways while the F450 (4.30 rear end) averages about 15 on the same roads. Towing mileage on both is mid 10's.

I'm leaning towards replacing them with Michelin tires but cost is considerably higher than the same size General tire. I'm looking for a good ride, low rolling friction and a 60k mile rating.

Would appreciate your experiences and opinions with similar sized tires in brands other than Michelin.

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I have always run a fairly aggressive all terrain.
But all my other trucks have been daily drivers. ( snow Canada)

I will be replacing the tires on my 350 in the spring. Will be going with more of a commercial tread, as this truck won't move in the winter.


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Old 10-27-2015, 03:09 PM   #3
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I've had Generals in the past; didn't like them much at all... seemed like a hard tire, never was completely comfortable driving them in hard rain or snow.

I see a lot of Cooper's in the fleet world; have a set on my F250 work truck; and so far, I like them, but no idea how they'll wear over time (got about 10k miles on them so far).

Michelin LTX M/S2 seem to be very well reviewed; and were going to be the new shoes for my F150 next spring - until I traded it in yesterday, that is... LOL
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Old 10-27-2015, 08:19 PM   #4
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Replacement TV tire recommendations

Something like the general hts
It's rated as a low rolling resistance.


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Old 10-28-2015, 03:37 PM   #6
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Used to have BFG rugged trails. great on dry roads and mpg but that was it
Switched them out for the new Nitto grappler G2S A.T .Been great for towing and all weather conditions. Plus have a great warranty aswell
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Old 10-28-2015, 03:50 PM   #7
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Im going with Cooper ST Maxx when the Michelin ATX MS2's wear out on my 250 diesel.
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Old 10-28-2015, 05:34 PM   #8
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Well folks, it's about time to replace the OEM tires on my F450 dually. Current tires are BF Goodrich AT 245/75R17 load range E. I don't think the ride is very good, they seem like a very hard tire. These all terrain tires have a medium aggressive tread profile.

New F350 dually's at my dealer are equipped with General Grabber, same size and load rating. My previously owned F350 SRW had Michelin 22 inch tires and the ride was very good considering the super duty suspension system. The F350 (3.55 rear end) would average 19 mpg on flat highways while the F450 (4.30 rear end) averages about 15 on the same roads. Towing mileage on both is mid 10's.

I'm leaning towards replacing them with Michelin tires but cost is considerably higher than the same size General tire. I'm looking for a good ride, low rolling friction and a 60k mile rating.

Would appreciate your experiences and opinions with similar sized tires in brands other than Michelin.

Thanks in advance,
I just replaced my Kelly 275/R70-18 E rated 10 ply tires with a new set of Cooper HT tires same size for my 2010 F350 SRW truck.

I find them to be to ride better and quieter than my previous tires. They also have a higher load range (nearly doluble) and a higher speed range. I found them to be priced fairly at $199 ea. from discount Tires. With a store warranty that exceeds the manufacturers by a couple years.

Prior to making the switch I also did my research and the customer satisfaction reviews were the highest, even exceeding the Michelin reviews. I suggest you check the brand out for yourself.

For me cost was the least of my deciding factors but it was a nice benifit. current sales included a combined rebate of $150 for the set. $50 from Cooper and $100 from Discount tire for being a Vet.

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just replaced the tires on my 2011 Dodge Diesel DRW with Hancooks, was going with Yokohama s but availability at the time dictated the Hancook s
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Old 10-28-2015, 06:58 PM   #10
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I replaced the P tires on my Suburban with Michelin LT tires LTX MS2's.

I like them. A bit rougher ride but more stable than the P tire.
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Was at the ram dealer today..
Kinda disappointed to see NEXEN tires on an $80k Laramie longhorn...


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I vote for the Hancook's. I have four on the back of my F-450 dually, and I just bought four more for our Ford Flex (18"). I became more of a "fan" when I found that this company is owned by Michelin, uses the same rubber compound on Hancook's as on the Michelin. They bought the company for a tire that would compete "down" in the Goodrich and Cooper lines, but by using the volumes and ecomies of Michelin size, they can "protect" the high Michelin price mark up but use the compound and molds for the lower priced Hancock. The new set on my wife's FLEX look just like my old Michelin as far as tread design and still have the lowest resistance. I am pleased with the Hancook's ride and noise level. Bill Brickey
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Old 10-30-2015, 01:15 PM   #13
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NEXEN tires

I just purchased a 2015 RAM 3500 dually, it came with Nexen tires, which I never heard of before. I was surprised not to see the manufacture date after the DOT numbers.
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Old 10-30-2015, 01:42 PM   #14
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Hankook?

Wow! Who would have thought they were owned by Michelin? I will look into those along with the Kelly tires, both are great suggestions.

I feel like the OEM BFG Rugged Trail tires are a harder compound than the same size Michelin and I'm only running 65 psi in the 4 rear tires. I get a lot of bounce from the rear between 68 and 73 mph, almost like I have an out-of-round tire.

We have three Discount Tire locations within 5 miles. I've only been to the original older store and sales personnel have bordered on rude, like they don't need my business. The last price I received from them on Michelins they were $50 higher than every other retailer. So much for their name....
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After driving with Hankooks on our Cherokee (NOT a tv) for several years, we just put 5 new ones on our F150. They're reasonably priced, wear like iron, and work well in winter weather.
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Hi, what series of Hancook did you install? Thanks
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i ride with Hercules brand tire , i think cooper is the mother company . have used these tires for ten yrs . won't go to another brand . E rated 80 psi for TV 3450 load 60,000 mile warranty around $160 per also use Hercules E rated 80 psi ST tires on the TH rated at 2830 both handle great and wonderful traction
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I vote for the Hancook's. I have four on the back of my F-450 dually, and I just bought four more for our Ford Flex (18"). I became more of a "fan" when I found that this company is owned by Michelin, uses the same rubber compound on Hancook's as on the Michelin. They bought the company for a tire that would compete "down" in the Goodrich and Cooper lines, but by using the volumes and ecomies of Michelin size, they can "protect" the high Michelin price mark up but use the compound and molds for the lower priced Hancock. The new set on my wife's FLEX look just like my old Michelin as far as tread design and still have the lowest resistance. I am pleased with the Hancook's ride and noise level. Bill Brickey
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I can't see any ware that hankook is owned by Michelin. Does anyone have a link that shows it is?
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