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CarpetBagger
03-30-2002, 08:43 AM
Currently own Gmc Serria 4X4 half ton trunk. Tires are getting worn down pretty bad so i think its time for some new skins. was thinking about gettin Michelins but i see alot of BF Goods on trucks too. Any1 know some good tires?
CB
MnWalleyeKiller
03-30-2002, 08:54 AM
I have on a set of Dunlap radial rovers. They have lasted me for quite a while now. They have a somewhat aggressive tread that works good in the winter and runs in the summer.
Just an idea!
chrism
03-30-2002, 09:00 AM
I dont have them, but the two people I know that do have the goodyear AWT's really speak highly of them. And coincidentaly, they have the same truck as yours.
I will put them on my truck next time.
BlackSilver
03-30-2002, 09:13 AM
I have Michelins on my Silverado, and they are incredible. Wear like iron, smooth/quiet rolling, and well built.
SET the hook!!!
Hans/MN
Husky
03-30-2002, 09:27 AM
Ive' got a set of BF Goodrich All Terrains on my truck. Over 57,000 miles and they still have about half the tread left. Great traction in snow, a little noisey (but nowhere near the noise of Goodyear Wrangler TD's!)
Take a good look at "Cooper tires", I researched a bit prior to buying for my 4x4 1/2 ton Chevy. Cooper seems to get good grades for wear, traction and they cost less than many of the better known brands. Plus they look a little mean with that agressive tread design.
Good Luck
Will
Phil T.
03-30-2002, 10:13 AM
Consumer Reports had a light truck/SUV tire test recently. If memory serves, the top-rated on-road tire was the Toyo Open Country, the top off-road was a Hancook. I have a rural relative who swears bys the Hancook, doesn't even complain about tire noise on the highway. Hancooks are a Korean tire, and less expensive than most.
Glendoeye
03-30-2002, 12:26 PM
Have to agree with blacksilver. Spend the extra cash and get the best. Better ride, tough, and twice the miles you get out of any other tire. Ron
Reels
03-30-2002, 12:29 PM
I second the Michelins. Darn good tires, quiet ride, and great wear.
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Switched to Michelin LTX M/S from Goodyear on my GMC K1500. Love them, great ride, handle snow & ice as well as off-road & mud. Very little road noise on highway, & have been wearing well. I have used Michelin in the past with same results & no problems on both trucks & cars. Worth the little extra they cost.
Joe
BlackSilver
03-30-2002, 01:19 PM
I got convinced when Michelins came on a 93 Chev Lumina I bought for my wife. She drove it for years, gave it to my daughter who drove it for more years, and now my grand-daughter is driving it. The original rear tires are still on it at 161,000 miles, and look like they'll outlast the car.
SET the hook!!!
Hans/MN
Red Ruffandsore
03-30-2002, 02:06 PM
Super Swamper radial SSR !!! Great tires !!!! great unidirectional tread pattern. Excellent traction. But to take advantage of them you really should get a lift kit, quick discos, and go with at least 33 x 12.50. Since you are doing that, you better get a winch and a high lift jack. No point in doing all this and not ugrading the diff and transfer case.
Meet you on the trail :0)
Stay off the pipe...and don't forget to wipe.
Red