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cruz-in wrote:Do you all think the Duravis R250 worth an extra $150 for the set of 4?
You bet.
The Duravis R-250 is in direct compitition with the Michelin XPS Ribs. Both are a commercial grade all steel ply sidewall (carcass) with additional steel belts in the tread. Some say their a bit cheaper in price than the Ribs.
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Lagarto_Roca
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The 235/85-16E Duravis R250’s max load is 3,042…weight, 59lbs. Fully loaded, there’s very little sidewall bulge/give. Very strong, lots of steel.
The same in the R500…weight 45lbs.
Mich Rib…..weight 56lbs, and still $65 more.
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Many are using Goodrich Commercial T/A
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FastEagle
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EDITED:
pcm1959 wrote: Interesting. I can't find the load rating in pounds for them. I am looking for a replacement for my Duro 235 85R16 tires on my fiver. The only other tire that comes close in capacity to the Duro is the Goodyear G614. They are running $1600 or more out the door in my area (N FL). phillip
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DURO tire info.
DURO Tires
Tire Size
Load Inflation
FastEagle
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Another edit:
Since 2007 there have been a total of 18 complaints filed with NHTSA about Duro tires. They can be viewed by using the web site below.
Duro Complaints
FastEagle
* This post was
edited 02/02/12 11:53am by FastEagle *
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kedanie
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Why would anyone suggest Duro tiers??????????? Aside from the discontinued Mission tires, these have one of the worst records out there.
Some people will do anything to sell some more ST tires. Even when the OP is asking about something else.
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I'm using the Bridgestone DuraVis 500 on my TV and put Firestone Transforce HT on the 5'r. (they appear to be made in the same factory in Canada).
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Chris
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kedanie wrote:Why would anyone suggest Duro tiers??????????? Aside from the discontinued Mission tires, these have one of the worst records out there.
Some people will do anything to sell some more ST tires. Even when the OP is asking about something else.
Keith
Well anyone has not yet purchased his all steel ply commercial truck tires YET! Just waiting to see if his tone changes in 6 or 7 years on real tires! Chris
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kedanie
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Well, it appears that 'Ol FE wants to change the topic to include Duro tires. He seems to think that they have a sterling service history because relatively no one has reported any problems to the NHTSA. I would like some of those who have experience with Duro tires to chime in here and let us know what their unreported problems have been.
Keith
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Chris
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kedanie wrote:Well, it appears that 'Ol FE wants to change the topic to include Duro tires. He seems to think that they have a sterling service history because relatively no one has reported any problems to the NHTSA. I would like some of those who have experience with Duro tires to chime in here and let us know what their unreported problems have been.
Keith
That will include almost all Carriage owners that have used their rig more than just going to the lake and back once a year. Chris
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FastEagle wrote:EDITED:
pcm1959 wrote: Interesting. I can't find the load rating in pounds for them. I am looking for a replacement for my Duro 235 85R16 tires on my fiver. The only other tire that comes close in capacity to the Duro is the Goodyear G614. They are running $1600 or more out the door in my area (N FL). phillip
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DURO tire info.
DURO Tires
Tire Size
Load Inflation
FastEagle
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Another edit:
Since 2007 there have been a total of 18 complaints filed with NHTSA about Duro tires. They can be viewed by using the web site below.
Duro Complaints
FastEagle
Trust me - I'm not in defense of Duro tires at all. That is what came on my fiver and they are the only ST tire out there with a load capacity comparable to the G614. I'm looking to replace by May and the only thing that has a load capacity close to it is the G614. phillip
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