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04-05-2015, 01:01 PM
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Tow vehicle need new rubber
Towing a FW need to by a set of tires. The tire guy said Generals HTS LT265/70R17 /E is a good choice. Their rated at E class with 3195 lbs. per tire strength. Any advise out there. I have also been lookin at the Michelins.
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2010 FORD F 150 5.4
#1-18' Nomad #2- 20' Mallard #3- 27' Sunline #4- Four Winds C #5- Innsbruck 40' PARK # 6- 28' Amerilite #7- Forest River 26.5 FW ( 1st FW)
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04-05-2015, 01:09 PM
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Location: Idaho
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I bought E rated Coopers, they have been doing a fine job and the guys at Discount tire are Johnny on the spot in taking care of them and me.
The Coopers replaced Continentals that were worthless in the snow and ice.
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"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." 2014 19 days camping 2015 17 days camping201620 days camping
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04-05-2015, 01:26 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Delaware
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continentals are no good don't get any mileage out of them
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04-05-2015, 03:40 PM
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Senior Member
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Location: Idaho
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wire1946
continentals are no good don't get any mileage out of them
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I went to just over 25,000 miles and swapped them out just be for the snow fell on the third year they still had legal tread but I did not want to slip and slide just to get to the HWY 5 blocks away... 
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2016 F350 6.7L LB CC Reese 28K 2014 Chaparral Lite 266sab
"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." 2014 19 days camping 2015 17 days camping201620 days camping
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04-05-2015, 06:27 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
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Falken Rocky Mountains. 50,000 mile tire, Load range E. They wear like iron!
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04-05-2015, 07:17 PM
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Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: East Texas
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I have had Nitto Terra Grapplers for about 12K miles and they have handled the snow and ice we had this winter very well. Handle well on highway and with 5er. Show no signs of wear yet and the people I talked to have been getting 50-60k before needing to replace.
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Steven & Tiffany
2015 Crusader 296BHS
2013 Chevy 2500HD LTZ CC Z71
Camp as often as we can
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04-05-2015, 07:42 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 10,833
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Michelin
LTX A/T2 | Michelin Tires
100,000 km, Noiser than the slippers Ford OEM put on the truck. Tow well. Great in Snow. I have these for the second winter now. Have 30,000km on them and near new tread. Rotated every oil change and run Nitrogen ( Jury out on that yet)
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2022 Venture RV SportTrek STT 302 VRB Travel Trailer
2018 Heartland Landmark 365 Louisville 5th Wheel
2015 Heartland Bighorn 5th Wheel
2013 FR Rockwood 8289WS 5th Wheel
2012 FR Rockwood 2703 SS Travel Trailer
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04-05-2015, 09:21 PM
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Boondocking Only
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Wyoming
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Cooper Discoverer AT3, 10ply, load range E. It is one of the best tires out there!
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04-06-2015, 08:00 AM
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Location: Oswego il
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I have used nothing but Michelin LT tires on my TV's until this camping season. My Michelins that I have used are LT265/70R/17E M/S2 tires rated at 3195 @80 PSI. These run quite and have provided good service on my 2008 Ram through all type of weather conditions.
I am changing to LT285/70R/17-125R Nitto Dural Grapplers with Mickey Thompson Sidebiter II wheels. Since I am going to be towing a heavier 5th wheel this year a CC34RL; and want the extra support of a 10 PLY tire. These are rated for 3638 LBS at maximum air pressure which I will not be using but what the axle loads are per a certified weight scale.
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2016 34RL CC; 2008 Ram Mega Cab 2500HD, 6.7L, 68RFE 6 speed, 4X4, Smarty S67, TDR 145K+miles
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04-06-2015, 12:00 PM
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Location: Northern KY
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I put on Goodyear Silent Armor Wrangler, load range E. Top of the line. I got $160 rebate when they go one sale twice a year at Goodyear dealer. I have about 20,000 on them so far and they still look new. Tire life according to Tire Rack dot com says I should expect 100,000 miles. They seem to me to be very quiet on the road , even with an aggressive tread that gives me good snow traction. Turning lean on the '01 Ram Van I use as TV is almost non-existent. These tires are tough! Glad that I bought them.
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04-06-2015, 12:11 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Iowa
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Firestone Transforce ht's or at"s
TURBS
08 duramax tuned n modded, 32bhok Sabre
2015 camping "2 nights"
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04-06-2015, 12:19 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Michigan
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bridgestone vsteel, or Firestone steel tech, as both got me to 65k before I replaced, stay away from general AT2`s they only last 30 or so
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04-06-2015, 12:23 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: top side land of Lincoln
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Michelin LTX M/S 2 . Put a 100,000 miles on set on my last truck. Great tires!
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2014 LaCrosse 323RST-TE-C
2009 Chevy 2500HD Z71
Seasonal
Zelda the campin dog
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04-06-2015, 12:33 PM
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Senior Member
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Thanks Forest River Campers.
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2010 FORD F 150 5.4
#1-18' Nomad #2- 20' Mallard #3- 27' Sunline #4- Four Winds C #5- Innsbruck 40' PARK # 6- 28' Amerilite #7- Forest River 26.5 FW ( 1st FW)
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04-06-2015, 03:24 PM
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What kind of price are we looking at for some of these tires?
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04-06-2015, 03:37 PM
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Location: Hastings new York
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Stay away from Firestone
I have the Firestone Transforce HT's on my 2012 3500 Ram with only 20'000 miles on them and they flat out suck ! These are the worst tire I ever had on a truck. The truck came with them and Firestone must have been giving them away. Unless you are in 4 wheel in any kind of snow you go no where even on a flat road. I have heard really good things about Cooper Tires and Hankook tires but I have a problem with any tire made off shore, just don't know if I would trust them.
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04-06-2015, 03:42 PM
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Location: Idaho
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OmDaBomB
What kind of price are we looking at for some of these tires?
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About $160 ea plus mount, balance.
Cooper Discover ATP.
http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/sea...e&rd=17&cs=245
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2016 F350 6.7L LB CC Reese 28K 2014 Chaparral Lite 266sab
"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." 2014 19 days camping 2015 17 days camping201620 days camping
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04-06-2015, 03:42 PM
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Member
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: East Texas
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If my memory serves me correct I paid just under $1000 for a set of 4 Nitto Terra Grapplers G2 275/70/R18 10ply E rated out the door
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Steven & Tiffany
2015 Crusader 296BHS
2013 Chevy 2500HD LTZ CC Z71
Camp as often as we can
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04-07-2015, 08:43 AM
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Senior Member
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Location: Northern KY
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What kind of price are we looking at for some of these tires?
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You can look tire prices up on tirerack dot com and samsclub dot com for a wide range of tire sizes and makes. I used the online prices to negotiate with my local-owned independent Goodyear dealer (not a factory store) and he gave me a break in the price. With the $160 rebate that was offered i paid about a $1,000 for 4. Have had free balancing and rotation on them also.
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04-07-2015, 09:05 AM
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Mod free 5er
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Concord, NC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rsdata
I put on Goodyear Silent Armor Wrangler, load range E. Top of the line. I got $160 rebate when they go one sale twice a year at Goodyear dealer. I have about 20,000 on them so far and they still look new. Tire life according to Tire Rack dot com says I should expect 100,000 miles. They seem to me to be very quiet on the road , even with an aggressive tread that gives me good snow traction. Turning lean on the '01 Ram Van I use as TV is almost non-existent. These tires are tough! Glad that I bought them.
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Excellent choice, IMO, best tire for a tow vehicle.
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