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03-05-2014, 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by jgroff
what general tire did they quote? my buddy has the grabber at2's and likes them.
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GENERAL GRABBER HTS
They were the cheapest but the "salesman" said they wouldn't ride as smooth as the Michelins.
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03-05-2014, 04:37 PM
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Phat Phrog Stunt Team
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Firestone
TURBS
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03-09-2014, 06:08 AM
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Get the generals, and use the money you save for camping! ( as long as they are lt's )
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03-31-2014, 10:24 AM
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I have 2500 Ram i have problems with michelin , goodyear and one other the brand i can not remember I now have Firestone Trans Force and they are by far the best pickup tire i have had my Ram is 2003 with 108000 miles and the Firestone have been on about 45000 miles and hardly look worn at all. I had some on a company truck before i retired that had 50000 on them when i left company I will be getting them when i need a new set. Best pickup tire ever had and over the years i have tried almost every major and off brand their is.
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03-31-2014, 11:11 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Timex
Which one would you choose?
I have the original tires that came on my 2005 RAM 2500.
They have 61K on them now and were made in 2004.
I use it about 4 times a year to take trips with the TT(2012 Flagstaff 30 WRLTS Vlite weighing 8,400 loaded).
It's obvious, I don't drive it much with only 61k in 10 years!
With the age of the tires, I feel like I'm pushing my luck while towing.
Michelin(Load Range E) is what I need replaced.
Went shopping today to 5 reputable tire dealers in town and this is the best (out the door)prices I came up with:
Firestone TransForce HT OWL LT $1,037
Goodyear Wrangler $1,233
Dunlap Rover $1,122
General OWL Grabber $934
Michelin LTX $1,220
All came with a Road Hazard warranty.
The last 2(Generals and Michelins) came with a frontend alignment already figured in with the price.
So basically, $300 separates the prices, which one will lead the pack in durability and comfort of ride?
What say you?
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Good Year all the way, truck, trailer, etc.
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03-31-2014, 01:45 PM
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Still like the Michelins. Have Firestone on the new truck and so far so good. We will see.
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2014 Flagstaff Super Lite Classic 27RLWS Emerald
2013 Dodge 2500 4x4 Laramie Crew
Equal-i-zer 1200/12,000 4-point WDH
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03-31-2014, 03:49 PM
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Michelins i has side wall cracked at 2 years then the Goodyear did the same thing at almost 2 years so far Firestone no problems at all my dealer said he has got the best reports from Firestone that is why i went to them and he sells more firestone with less return problems. But all that said what ever you feel is best service is what you should use and has been Firestone Trans Force for me.
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04-01-2014, 04:58 AM
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It's been a long time since I had anything but Michelins. I do keep an open mind to jus about everything. Plan on hitting the road with these Firestones so we will see how they roll. Never know...they could be the new favorite.
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2014 Flagstaff Super Lite Classic 27RLWS Emerald
2013 Dodge 2500 4x4 Laramie Crew
Equal-i-zer 1200/12,000 4-point WDH
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04-02-2014, 08:00 PM
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Canadian Member
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Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo 2. I've had these on 2 trucks and love them in dry, wet and snow. The LT tires are load range E rated.
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04-13-2014, 05:01 PM
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Location: Hattiesburg, MS
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Just to follow up
Bought the Michelins and just got back from a trip. No complaints. Unfortunately, had a belt break on a Trail Express tire on the trailer and got hit with a China bomb! So I will now search for trailer tires tomorrow!
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04-13-2014, 08:41 PM
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Good choice.
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2013 Dodge 2500 4x4 Laramie Crew
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12-09-2014, 02:52 PM
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Junior Member
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Location: Durango, Colorado
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I love Michelins
Have gone thru 4 sets, without a single problem!
Ms2 are great!
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12-25-2014, 12:18 AM
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Anyone have any experience with either the General Grabber AT2 or the BFG Rugged Trail TA? Considering one of these for my next set on the truck.
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12-25-2014, 03:54 AM
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IMHO You will never go wrong with Goodrich or Michelin
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12-25-2014, 11:30 AM
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Sounds like you are wanting an aggressive tire.
I prefer Michelins, am on my 3rd set without a problem. Not even a flat. Thats a little over 100,000 miles of problem free driving. Current tires are MS2...
BFG Commercial T/A's on my last 5th wheel. 30,000 miles without a flat or incident. They were an amazing truck tire on the trailer!
Merry Christmas!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Taranwanderer
Anyone have any experience with either the General Grabber AT2 or the BFG Rugged Trail TA? Considering one of these for my next set on the truck.
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12-25-2014, 12:28 PM
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I put the cooper discover ht3 on my truck and love them so far.
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12-25-2014, 12:59 PM
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My brother in law has the grabber at2's.he really likes them. I opted for the cooper discoverer at3's. I realy like them so far.
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12-25-2014, 01:17 PM
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ARLO
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Taranwanderer
Anyone have any experience with either the General Grabber AT2 or the BFG Rugged Trail TA? Considering one of these for my next set on the truck.
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I liked my Rugged Trail TA's but had the P rated tires. Next time, I would opt for the D or E rated LT version.
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12-25-2014, 10:08 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rlocicero
I liked my Rugged Trail TA's but had the P rated tires. Next time, I would opt for the D or E rated LT version.
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Either one would most definitely be the LR E, LT version.
The Rugged Trail is more of a street based all season type tire with a bit of a more aggressive center section, more street oriented than off-road. The Grabber AT is more of an aggressive all-terrain--in fact, the tread pattern is almost identical to the BFG All Terrain KO. The price is almost the same between the Grabber and the Rugged Trail, so I just have to decide if I want more aggressive tread that probably won't wear as well and last as long, or a less aggressive one that will last longer...decisions, decisions.
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2019 Honda CRV (camping support vehicle)
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12-26-2014, 10:46 AM
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My OEM tires were the Rugged Trail. Changed them out for new ones (same tire) at 55K miles because I was headed out on a 4 month cross country trip. Probably could have got another 5-10K miles out of them but didn't want to change them on the trip. Has been a good tire for me.
2010 F250 5.4L 3.73
2011 Flagstaff 831FKBSS
Equal-i-zer 4pt 12K
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