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Enjoy your new tires.
The tires still have good tread, and is evenly worn from shoulder to shoulder.
Next summer they will be 5 years old, and I'm starting to think I may replace them at that time.
Don't know if it matters much, but they've always been rotated every 5K or 10k miles, and I've always aired them up to Ford recommended 55# psi in front and 60# psi in rear.
Ralph Cramden wrote:
Wow, the best **** tires I have ever had that came OEM on a new vehicle which finally need replacing after about 40K in 3 years. This one is gonna hurt. Free shipping indeed LOL.
Wow, the best **** tires I have ever had that came OEM on a new vehicle which finally need replacing after about 40K in 3 years. This one is gonna hurt. Free shipping indeed LOL.
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Atlee wrote:
I've been very lucky with my Goodrich Rugged Trail TA's that cam OEM on my 2014 F150 with HD Pkg. It now has 64K miles with at least 1/2 towing, including a recently concluded 8900 mile trip out to the Rockies.
The tires still have good tread, and is evenly worn from shoulder to shoulder.
Next summer they will be 5 years old, and I'm starting to think I may replace them at that time.
Don't know if it matters much, but they've always been rotated every 5K or 10k miles, and I've always aired them up to Ford recommended 55# psi in front and 60# psi in rear.
I've been very lucky with my Goodrich Rugged Trail TA's that cam OEM on my 2014 F150 with HD Pkg. It now has 64K miles with at least 1/2 towing, including a recently concluded 8900 mile trip out to the Rockies.
The tires still have good tread, and is evenly worn from shoulder to shoulder.
Next summer they will be 5 years old, and I'm starting to think I may replace them at that time.
Don't know if it matters much, but they've always been rotated every 5K or 10k miles, and I've always aired them up to Ford recommended 55# psi in front and 60# psi in rear.
Bad news Dad, you better be buying them up because they are no longer available. I cried for two days when I found out. They were OE on my 2005 Ram 2500 and I took them off with 75,000 miles on them with still good tread on them. (I was worried about their age) I give them to my daughter to run on an old truck they had and they probably put another 10-15,000 on them before they were done. I have run many sets of them on many different trucks and I always got great wear and mileage out of them.
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Ralph Cramden wrote:
Wow, the best **** tires I have ever had that came OEM on a new vehicle which finally need replacing after about 40K in 3 years. This one is gonna hurt. Free shipping indeed LOL.
Wow, the best **** tires I have ever had that came OEM on a new vehicle which finally need replacing after about 40K in 3 years. This one is gonna hurt. Free shipping indeed LOL.
I am surprised more are not looking into the Sailun Terramax AT. Anyone that knows about the Sailun S637 trailer tire knows the quality of the Sailuns. The price like the S637 is very reasonable compared to the name brands. They are just half the price in your size that you are paying for those Bridgestones . 507.96 free shipping from Simpletire
It will sure be my next truck tire, friend just put a set on, and said so far they are performing well. Very quiet running , which is my concern . No desire for howling tires .
SidecarFlip wrote:
I run Firestein's myself. Stop on a dime and then pick it up for ya.
I run Firestein's myself. Stop on a dime and then pick it up for ya.
Which model Firestones? The OEM Firestone H/Ts that came on my Ram were the fastest wearing tires I've ever owned. The were shot at 27,000 miles. They might make some decent tires, but the H/Ts are not one of them.
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Food for thought, maybe you can eat steak next week AND ave new tires!
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Old-Biscuit wrote:
40K
40K
40K is outstanding for a tire with an on/off road tread pattern almost only driven on western/central PA's mountains and curving secondary roads. I have had plenty of Michelins, Firestones, and some other brands that were lucky to go 30K. Goodyear the worst....20K.
Some nosepicker at the tire store will probably take the old ones and run them, because I dont wait until they're down to 1/16" of tread so I can slide around this winter. I could probably get another 10K+ if I wanted to push it.
I really like the Duravis, but like Grit said no tire is worth that price. I talked myself out of them. I also really like Pittsburgh Rare Ribeyes.
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* This post was last edited 09/29/18 08:27am by Ralph Cramden *
Ron3rd wrote:
Which model Firestones? The OEM Firestone H/Ts that came on my Ram were the fastest wearing tires I've ever owned. The were shot at 27,000 miles. They might make some decent tires, but the H/Ts are not one of them.
SidecarFlip wrote:
I run Firestein's myself. Stop on a dime and then pick it up for ya.
I run Firestein's myself. Stop on a dime and then pick it up for ya.
Which model Firestones? The OEM Firestone H/Ts that came on my Ram were the fastest wearing tires I've ever owned. The were shot at 27,000 miles. They might make some decent tires, but the H/Ts are not one of them.
Interesting, I have the HT’s in the 18” on my Ram with 35,000 miles. Based on current wear, I can see getting another 20,000 on them. I’ve not heard good things on the AT’s however.
Ralph Cramden wrote:
40K is outstanding for a tire with an on/off road tread pattern almost only driven on western/central PA's mountains and curving secondary roads. I have had plenty of Michelins, Firestones, and some other brands that were lucky to go 30K. Goodyear the worst....20K.
Some nosepicker at the tire store will probably take the old ones and run them, because I dont wait until they're down to 1/16" of tread so I can slide around this winter. I could probably get another 10K+ if I wanted to push it.
I really like the Duravis, but like Grit said no tire is worth that price. I talked myself out of them. I also really like Pittsburgh Rare Ribeyes.
Old-Biscuit wrote:
40K
40K
40K is outstanding for a tire with an on/off road tread pattern almost only driven on western/central PA's mountains and curving secondary roads. I have had plenty of Michelins, Firestones, and some other brands that were lucky to go 30K. Goodyear the worst....20K.
Some nosepicker at the tire store will probably take the old ones and run them, because I dont wait until they're down to 1/16" of tread so I can slide around this winter. I could probably get another 10K+ if I wanted to push it.
I really like the Duravis, but like Grit said no tire is worth that price. I talked myself out of them. I also really like Pittsburgh Rare Ribeyes.
I too like the ribeye . Reason I am going to the Sailun's next time around.
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Ralph Cramden wrote:
40K is outstanding for a tire with an on/off road tread pattern almost only driven on western/central PA's mountains and curving secondary roads. I have had plenty of Michelins, Firestones, and some other brands that were lucky to go 30K. Goodyear the worst....20K.
Some nosepicker at the tire store will probably take the old ones and run them, because I dont wait until they're down to 1/16" of tread so I can slide around this winter. I could probably get another 10K+ if I wanted to push it.
I really like the Duravis, but like Grit said no tire is worth that price. I talked myself out of them. I also really like Pittsburgh Rare Ribeyes.
Old-Biscuit wrote:
40K
40K
40K is outstanding for a tire with an on/off road tread pattern almost only driven on western/central PA's mountains and curving secondary roads. I have had plenty of Michelins, Firestones, and some other brands that were lucky to go 30K. Goodyear the worst....20K.
Some nosepicker at the tire store will probably take the old ones and run them, because I dont wait until they're down to 1/16" of tread so I can slide around this winter. I could probably get another 10K+ if I wanted to push it.
I really like the Duravis, but like Grit said no tire is worth that price. I talked myself out of them. I also really like Pittsburgh Rare Ribeyes.
Mmmmmmm! Ribeye....droooool!
minnow wrote:
Interesting, I have the HT’s in the 18” on my Ram with 35,000 miles. Based on current wear, I can see getting another 20,000 on them. I’ve not heard good things on the AT’s however.
Ron3rd wrote:
Which model Firestones? The OEM Firestone H/Ts that came on my Ram were the fastest wearing tires I've ever owned. The were shot at 27,000 miles. They might make some decent tires, but the H/Ts are not one of them.
SidecarFlip wrote:
I run Firestein's myself. Stop on a dime and then pick it up for ya.
I run Firestein's myself. Stop on a dime and then pick it up for ya.
Which model Firestones? The OEM Firestone H/Ts that came on my Ram were the fastest wearing tires I've ever owned. The were shot at 27,000 miles. They might make some decent tires, but the H/Ts are not one of them.
Interesting, I have the HT’s in the 18” on my Ram with 35,000 miles. Based on current wear, I can see getting another 20,000 on them. I’ve not heard good things on the AT’s however.
My 2014 Ram 3500 OEM's were the Firestone Transforce HT's ( 275/70/18 ) , and were done at 30K, and that was pushing them. Terrible tire, they were no different then another set of firestones that came on a new Superduty . Worse tires for wear that I have ever had, next to the Michelins.
You are one of the rare ones that report any decent mileage out of those OEM Firestone Transforce HT's or AT's.
As said I am surprised thats there is no reports on these Sailun Terramax AT's, not sure how long they have been available. They are very reasonable on price . 50K wear warranty. Same tread pattern as the Toyo's, Coopers , etc.
Grit dog wrote:
IMO, there isn't a LT 265-70-17 tire made that's worth anywhere near that much $. They are dime a dozen for about $100 a pop for takeoffs (if you are near a city) or under $200 for pretty much any other brnad/style unless you get into expensive mudders. Even Toyo ATs can be had for under $200 in load ranger 121.
Food for thought, maybe you can eat steak next week AND ave new tires!
IMO, there isn't a LT 265-70-17 tire made that's worth anywhere near that much $. They are dime a dozen for about $100 a pop for takeoffs (if you are near a city) or under $200 for pretty much any other brnad/style unless you get into expensive mudders. Even Toyo ATs can be had for under $200 in load ranger 121.
Food for thought, maybe you can eat steak next week AND ave new tires!
This why I am surprised we don't hear more about the Sailuns. I guess no different then all the skeptics when it came to the Sailun S637's , not anymore.
Except I can’t come up wirth a funny acrostic for RV. Because so many times they are not recreational...especially if you don’t do preventive maintenance. They will ensure that you break down at the most inopportune moment if you don’t maintain them...
OP I’m glad you are doing this now. While no one can guarantee that a break down will not happen, preventive maintenance is a very very good thing and goes a long way to making this hobby actually relaxing.
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minnow wrote:
Interesting, I have the HT’s in the 18” on my Ram with 35,000 miles. Based on current wear, I can see getting another 20,000 on them. I’ve not heard good things on the AT’s however.
Ron3rd wrote:
Which model Firestones? The OEM Firestone H/Ts that came on my Ram were the fastest wearing tires I've ever owned. The were shot at 27,000 miles. They might make some decent tires, but the H/Ts are not one of them.
SidecarFlip wrote:
I run Firestein's myself. Stop on a dime and then pick it up for ya.
I run Firestein's myself. Stop on a dime and then pick it up for ya.
Which model Firestones? The OEM Firestone H/Ts that came on my Ram were the fastest wearing tires I've ever owned. The were shot at 27,000 miles. They might make some decent tires, but the H/Ts are not one of them.
Interesting, I have the HT’s in the 18” on my Ram with 35,000 miles. Based on current wear, I can see getting another 20,000 on them. I’ve not heard good things on the AT’s however.
HT is strictly on road tread, AT is on/off road more aggressive tread, and you'll always get less mileage the more aggressive the tread pattern no matter the brand. I assume you're talking the Firestone Transforce which is the commercial rated tire comparable to the Bridgestone Duravis, and also comes OEM on the GM HD's. My 2013 Silverado had the Firestone Transforce HT and from what I remember were still in great shape when I traded it on the GMC 2500 in 2015 @ 26K miles.
Anyhow I am back to steak, well at least Pork chops. I made an offer on a set of Bridgestone Duravis M700 2000 mile takeoffs @ 125 each. The brother in law has a mounting machine and spin balancer so that's a freebie, and at least upgrades me to center cut chops.
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Cummins12V98 wrote:
If I am understanding this 40k is GOOD mileage??? Last set of Michelins on my DRW made it to 40k and they gave me back $106 per tire pro rated. Personally would never be happy getting only 40k.
If I am understanding this 40k is GOOD mileage??? Last set of Michelins on my DRW made it to 40k and they gave me back $106 per tire pro rated. Personally would never be happy getting only 40k.
Its **** good mileage for a 4 wheel drive truck driven mostly on two lane secondary roads here in western/central PA, with our mountains and curving roads. I've had plenty of sets of Michelins BTW over the years on personal and company vehicles, that did not make it past 30K, along with Goodyear, Firestone, you pick.
You are aware that tire wear is dependent on things such as asphalt mix designs, concrete finishes on roads, weather conditions, and a whole host of factors which vary by regions, state to state, even county to county?
Anyhow I picked up a set of the Duravis M700's with less than 2K miles which were takeoffs from an 18 Silverado for $100 each, free shipping, on fleabay. That's prorated pretty **** good from the $250 each new price LOL.
Old-Biscuit wrote:
40K
Yea really? My OEM Goodyear Wrangler AT/S went just shy of 90,000.
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Cummins12V98 wrote:
I had a couple sets of Michelin’s on my 98 RAM make 120k, 100 with BFG’s. Those were when I was working commuting 100 miles a day.
I had a couple sets of Michelin’s on my 98 RAM make 120k, 100 with BFG’s. Those were when I was working commuting 100 miles a day.
Must have been commuting to Fantasy Island LOL. I bet you were getting getting 75mpg too?
Ralph Cramden wrote:
Anyhow I picked up a set of the Duravis M700's with less than 2K miles which were takeoffs from an 18 Silverado for $100 each, free shipping, on fleabay. That's prorated pretty **** good from the $250 each new price LOL.
Anyhow I picked up a set of the Duravis M700's with less than 2K miles which were takeoffs from an 18 Silverado for $100 each, free shipping, on fleabay. That's prorated pretty **** good from the $250 each new price LOL.
That's what I'm talking abooot.
Only bought 1 set of "new" tires in about 10 years now. Rest have been takeoffs OE or otherwise off craigslist.
The new set was Amazon, good deal.
CL is getting harder to find tires other than OE takeoffs around here though.
Ralph Cramden wrote:
Must have been commuting to Fantasy Island LOL. I bet you were getting getting 75mpg too?
Cummins12V98 wrote:
I had a couple sets of Michelin’s on my 98 RAM make 120k, 100 with BFG’s. Those were when I was working commuting 100 miles a day.
I had a couple sets of Michelin’s on my 98 RAM make 120k, 100 with BFG’s. Those were when I was working commuting 100 miles a day.
Must have been commuting to Fantasy Island LOL. I bet you were getting getting 75mpg too?
Ha, I drive like too much of a jackwagon to get good miles out of tires. Keep the right air and rotation on them and after that, it is what it is.
Life's too short to not do burnouts!!
Ron3rd wrote:
Which model Firestones? The OEM Firestone H/Ts that came on my Ram were the fastest wearing tires I've ever owned. The were shot at 27,000 miles. They might make some decent tires, but the H/Ts are not one of them.
Which model Firestones? The OEM Firestone H/Ts that came on my Ram were the fastest wearing tires I've ever owned. The were shot at 27,000 miles. They might make some decent tires, but the H/Ts are not one of them.
32,000 and treads were done to 1/16" on my OEM HT's on my 2013 Chevy 2500. Coopers that replaced them were not much better. When I traded the dealer said he would have to replace them before selling, No, I did not allow him to reduce the trade in value because of that.
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Ralph Cramden wrote:
HT is strictly on road tread, AT is on/off road more aggressive tread, and you'll always get less mileage the more aggressive the tread pattern no matter the brand. I assume you're talking the Firestone Transforce which is the commercial rated tire comparable to the Bridgestone Duravis, and also comes OEM on the GM HD's. My 2013 Silverado had the Firestone Transforce HT and from what I remember were still in great shape when I traded it on the GMC 2500 in 2015 @ 26K miles.
HT is strictly on road tread, AT is on/off road more aggressive tread, and you'll always get less mileage the more aggressive the tread pattern no matter the brand. I assume you're talking the Firestone Transforce which is the commercial rated tire comparable to the Bridgestone Duravis, and also comes OEM on the GM HD's. My 2013 Silverado had the Firestone Transforce HT and from what I remember were still in great shape when I traded it on the GMC 2500 in 2015 @ 26K miles.
My 2018 Chevy 2500 has Wranglers in 20". Transforce HT in 17" on 2013 and the Bridgestones on my 2006 2500 were the worst tires I ever had.
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Grit dog wrote:
Ha, I drive like too much of a jackwagon to get good miles out of tires. Keep the right air and rotation on them and after that, it is what it is.
Life's too short to not do burnouts!!
Ralph Cramden wrote:
Must have been commuting to Fantasy Island LOL. I bet you were getting getting 75mpg too?
Cummins12V98 wrote:
I had a couple sets of Michelin’s on my 98 RAM make 120k, 100 with BFG’s. Those were when I was working commuting 100 miles a day.
I had a couple sets of Michelin’s on my 98 RAM make 120k, 100 with BFG’s. Those were when I was working commuting 100 miles a day.
Must have been commuting to Fantasy Island LOL. I bet you were getting getting 75mpg too?
Ha, I drive like too much of a jackwagon to get good miles out of tires. Keep the right air and rotation on them and after that, it is what it is.
Life's too short to not do burnouts!!
I find 100K claims laughable.......especially so on a 4X4.
I am lazy when it comes to rotation since I don't drive the 2015 much, and would like to run a lower pressure when not towing, but the **** TPMS drives me nuts when I do. I am seeing center wear on the rears.
One thing I do not do is run them down to the 2-32 minimum I can get away with per PA's yearly state inspection requirements. I know when it's time by feel on a wet road.
Cummmins12 claims 100K from Michelin's and BFG's....,that's not been my experience with either. BFG's would last way longer than the Michelin's I have had, but would cup excessively and get noisy.
I walked out back from the office yesterday and looked at an F350 we have at work, that has Michelin LTX AT2's, and @ 30K they are down to about 3/16" tread. I would not buy a Goodyear if they were the last tire on earth.
Perhaps the best tires I have ever had was back in the mid 90's when Hoosier Racing Tire made street tires for a few years. Those **** things would wear like iron, but would sing like all get out after a few thousand miles. I believe they stopped making on road tire around 2000.
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Laugh all you want that's a FACT! Did you READ I was doing long commutes??? My career I put WELL over a million miles on my rigs.
It's called proper inflation, rotation and alignment. OH let's not forget a light right foot and quality tires.
Cummins12V98 wrote:
"I find 100K claims laughable.......especially so on a 4X4."
Laugh all you want that's a FACT! Did you READ I was doing long commutes??? My career I put WELL over a million miles on my rigs.
It's called proper inflation, rotation and alignment. OH let's not forget a light right foot and quality tires.
"I find 100K claims laughable.......especially so on a 4X4."
Laugh all you want that's a FACT! Did you READ I was doing long commutes??? My career I put WELL over a million miles on my rigs.
It's called proper inflation, rotation and alignment. OH let's not forget a light right foot and quality tires.
Thats a tough sell, I think you are forgetting there are others on here, and so far no one has reported 100k on their tires . You must have a magic touch
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cummins2014 wrote:
Thats a tough sell, I think you are forgetting there are others on here, and so far no one has reported 100k on their tires . You must have a magic touch
Cummins12V98 wrote:
"I find 100K claims laughable.......especially so on a 4X4."
Laugh all you want that's a FACT! Did you READ I was doing long commutes??? My career I put WELL over a million miles on my rigs.
It's called proper inflation, rotation and alignment. OH let's not forget a light right foot and quality tires.
"I find 100K claims laughable.......especially so on a 4X4."
Laugh all you want that's a FACT! Did you READ I was doing long commutes??? My career I put WELL over a million miles on my rigs.
It's called proper inflation, rotation and alignment. OH let's not forget a light right foot and quality tires.
Thats a tough sell, I think you are forgetting there are others on here, and so far no one has reported 100k on their tires . You must have a magic touch
Well....I did get 154k miles on my LT235/80R17 Bridgestone DuraVis R500’s on my 2014 RAM 3500 Crew Cab.
Of course.....one guy in particular totally discounted my claims of good ride quality and traction over on TDR. I’m sure you may even know this guy....
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Ralph Cramden wrote:
Some nosepicker at the tire store will probably take the old ones and run them, because I dont wait until they're down to 1/16" of tread so I can slide around this winter. I could probably get another 10K+ if I wanted to push it.
Some nosepicker at the tire store will probably take the old ones and run them, because I dont wait until they're down to 1/16" of tread so I can slide around this winter. I could probably get another 10K+ if I wanted to push it.
Same here, as a mater a fact I know fro a fact that the Good Year SRA's that came off my Ecodiesel at 28K were put on one of the workers trucks. Those things were scary in the rain and had 4/32 and 5/32 of thread left on them. I usually run tires down to the 3/32 mark before changing them myself.
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SidecarFlip wrote:
I run Firestein's myself. Stop on a dime and then pick it up for ya.
I don't get it I run Firestein's myself. Stop on a dime and then pick it up for ya.
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I said your tire of choice will wear like iron but won't have as good of traction or ride as my MS2's. I'm not the only one claiming this.
I believe I said if using my truck like you for my business I would likely choose your tire of choice.
2112 wrote:
SidecarFlip wrote:
I run Firestein's myself. Stop on a dime and then pick it up for ya.
I don't get it I run Firestein's myself. Stop on a dime and then pick it up for ya.
You ,and me both. Firestone is by far the worst wearing tire I have ever owned, as far as stopping, whatever that remark meant.
Bob E. wrote:
I have the Firestone TransForce AT's on my 2013 Ram 2500 CTD and got just shy of 50,000 before I changed them. If it wasn't for the fact that snow was coming, I could have easily run them another 5000 or more. I replaced them with the same tire and currently have about 40,000 on this set and figure to get about the same mileage from them.
I have the Firestone TransForce AT's on my 2013 Ram 2500 CTD and got just shy of 50,000 before I changed them. If it wasn't for the fact that snow was coming, I could have easily run them another 5000 or more. I replaced them with the same tire and currently have about 40,000 on this set and figure to get about the same mileage from them.
Every now ,and then we hear about Firestone, and this kind of mileage. My last Firestone Transforce HT's lasted 29K, the ones before that were similar. Experienced pretty much the same with Michelins.
Cummins12V98 wrote:
I said your tire of choice will wear like iron but won't have as good of traction or ride as my MS2's. I'm not the only one claiming this.
I said your tire of choice will wear like iron but won't have as good of traction or ride as my MS2's. I'm not the only one claiming this.
How could you claim this when you do not have first-hand info (ie you actually purchased a set) and ran them?
How did your stellar MS2's work out for you at 39k miles......45k miles.....50k miles.....100k miles....150k miles?
Ohhhhhhhh....that's right.....they did not make it that far, and were pro-rated....
* This post was edited 10/30/18 08:36pm by gsbrockman *
gsbrockman wrote:
How could you claim this when you do not have first-hand info (ie you actually purchased a set) and ran them?
How did your stellar MS2's work out for you at 39k miles......45k miles.....50k miles.....100k miles....150k miles?
Ohhhhhhhh....that's right.....they did not make it that far, and were pro-rated....
Cummins12V98 wrote:
I said your tire of choice will wear like iron but won't have as good of traction or ride as my MS2's. I'm not the only one claiming this.
I said your tire of choice will wear like iron but won't have as good of traction or ride as my MS2's. I'm not the only one claiming this.
How could you claim this when you do not have first-hand info (ie you actually purchased a set) and ran them?
How did your stellar MS2's work out for you at 39k miles......45k miles.....50k miles.....100k miles....150k miles?
Ohhhhhhhh....that's right.....they did not make it that far, and were pro-rated....
You need to get back on the road!
I've personally found Michiblows to be one of the worst tires on my trucks! Cooper, Toyo some of the better ones. GY, BFG to also be on the lower mileage side. I had a set of Firstone HT's on a van at work, got some 65K miles out of them. But driving some 35000 miles per year, on interstates etc, not surprising! on one of my pickups, 45-50,000 would be doing really good. Probably more of a 40-45K mile tire.
Marty
92 Navistar dump truck, 7.3L 7 sp, 4.33 gears with a Detroit no spin
2014 Chevy 1500 Dual cab 4x4
92 Red-e-haul 12K equipment trailer
At 60K I would get a new set...not because tires were worn out....still good thread left. I am anal about tires especially when towing FT
I keep them balanced but rarely rotated them.
Fronts were kept at 55# and Rear at 45# non-towing/80# towing
Other then rear tires on my cars in high school I have always gotten at least 50K out of tires.
My working years I drove mainly Ford Broncos with 1 to 1 1/2 hr commutes one way to/from work...all types of roadways and ran Coopers. Still got 50K or better.
Tires never dictated whether or not I ate Rib-eyes. That's just poor money management.
40K
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Old-Biscuit wrote:
Tires never dictated whether or not I ate Rib-eyes. That's just poor money management.
40K
Tires never dictated whether or not I ate Rib-eyes. That's just poor money management.
40K
Not poor money management, that was humor. Something that is lacking in a big way on RV.net.
FWIW I grilled up some filets last night I hand cut from a nice whole loin. Would of rather had a ribeye.
Not 100% sure where Verde Valley is and not going to google it. Spend some time in SW and Central PA, driving mostly 2 lane state and county roads in the Allegheny mountains, then slap your head when you don't make it to 40K with a set of tires.
Do they tar and chip roads every summer with limestone chips in Verde Valley, essentially making them 20 grit sandpaving?
Ralph Cramden wrote:
Not poor money management, that was humor. Something that is lacking in a big way on RV.net.
FWIW I grilled up some filets last night I hand cut from a nice whole loin. Would of rather had a ribeye.
Not 100% sure where Verde Valley is and not going to google it. Spend some time in SW and Central PA, driving mostly 2 lane state and county roads in the Allegheny mountains, then slap your head when you don't make it to 40K with a set of tires.
Do they tar and chip roads every summer with limestone chips in Verde Valley, essentially making them 20 grit sandpaving?
Old-Biscuit wrote:
Tires never dictated whether or not I ate Rib-eyes. That's just poor money management.
40K
Tires never dictated whether or not I ate Rib-eyes. That's just poor money management.
40K
Not poor money management, that was humor. Something that is lacking in a big way on RV.net.
FWIW I grilled up some filets last night I hand cut from a nice whole loin. Would of rather had a ribeye.
Not 100% sure where Verde Valley is and not going to google it. Spend some time in SW and Central PA, driving mostly 2 lane state and county roads in the Allegheny mountains, then slap your head when you don't make it to 40K with a set of tires.
Do they tar and chip roads every summer with limestone chips in Verde Valley, essentially making them 20 grit sandpaving?
Speaking of money management , have you checked out the Sailun Terramax AT's , you could afford a whole lot more of those filets, yes I prefer ribeye
Based upon the excellent performance the Sailun 17.5's (that I put on the 5th wheel this year), I am planning to go with the Sailun Terramax HLT 245/75R -17.
At $587.96 for a set of 4 from Simple tire, and free shipping, the cost difference pays for a set of Centramatic wheel balancers.
2016 AF 29-5K; 2016 F350 6.7, 4x4, CCLB DRW
Planning wrote:
I have about 2 to 3/32" of usable tread left (before I get down to the 2/32 minimum) on the OEM General rear tires on my DRW 2016 F350.
Based upon the excellent performance the Sailun 17.5's (that I put on the 5th wheel this year), I am planning to go with the Sailun Terramax HLT 245/75R -17.
At $587.96 for a set of 4 from Simple tire, and free shipping, the cost difference pays for a set of Centramatic wheel balancers.
I have about 2 to 3/32" of usable tread left (before I get down to the 2/32 minimum) on the OEM General rear tires on my DRW 2016 F350.
Based upon the excellent performance the Sailun 17.5's (that I put on the 5th wheel this year), I am planning to go with the Sailun Terramax HLT 245/75R -17.
At $587.96 for a set of 4 from Simple tire, and free shipping, the cost difference pays for a set of Centramatic wheel balancers.
They will catch on, some just don't get it. A lot of the die hards fought the Sailun S637's , and we know how that went.
cummins2014 wrote:
Speaking of money management , have you checked out the Sailun Terramax AT's , you could afford a whole lot more of those filets, yes I prefer ribeye
Ralph Cramden wrote:
Not poor money management, that was humor. Something that is lacking in a big way on RV.net.
FWIW I grilled up some filets last night I hand cut from a nice whole loin. Would of rather had a ribeye.
Not 100% sure where Verde Valley is and not going to google it. Spend some time in SW and Central PA, driving mostly 2 lane state and county roads in the Allegheny mountains, then slap your head when you don't make it to 40K with a set of tires.
Do they tar and chip roads every summer with limestone chips in Verde Valley, essentially making them 20 grit sandpaving?
Old-Biscuit wrote:
Tires never dictated whether or not I ate Rib-eyes. That's just poor money management.
40K
Tires never dictated whether or not I ate Rib-eyes. That's just poor money management.
40K
Not poor money management, that was humor. Something that is lacking in a big way on RV.net.
FWIW I grilled up some filets last night I hand cut from a nice whole loin. Would of rather had a ribeye.
Not 100% sure where Verde Valley is and not going to google it. Spend some time in SW and Central PA, driving mostly 2 lane state and county roads in the Allegheny mountains, then slap your head when you don't make it to 40K with a set of tires.
Do they tar and chip roads every summer with limestone chips in Verde Valley, essentially making them 20 grit sandpaving?
Speaking of money management , have you checked out the Sailun Terramax AT's , you could afford a whole lot more of those filets, yes I prefer ribeye
I actually looked at those but they have a slightly more aggressive tread than I was looking for. I wanted another set of the Bridgestone Duravis M700s that came OEM on my 15 GMC 2500. No way was I forking out $267 each, Tirerack has them on sale right now for $245 lol.
Anyway I picked up a set of them takeoff on Ebay with less than 2K miles for around $125 each inc shipping. Came Fedex yesterday and you can hardly tell they were ever mounted. Still have most of the injection nibs.
Can do the 2" thick ribeyes now.
Ralph Cramden wrote:
I actually looked at those but they have a slightly more aggressive tread than I was looking for. I wanted another set of the Bridgestone Duravis M700s that came OEM on my 15 GMC 2500. No way was I forking out $267 each, Tirerack has them on sale right now for $245 lol.
Anyway I picked up a set of them takeoff on Ebay with less than 2K miles for around $125 each inc shipping. Came Fedex yesterday and you can hardly tell they were ever mounted. Still have most of the injection nibs.
Can do the 2" thick ribeyes now.
cummins2014 wrote:
Speaking of money management , have you checked out the Sailun Terramax AT's , you could afford a whole lot more of those filets, yes I prefer ribeye
Ralph Cramden wrote:
Not poor money management, that was humor. Something that is lacking in a big way on RV.net.
FWIW I grilled up some filets last night I hand cut from a nice whole loin. Would of rather had a ribeye.
Not 100% sure where Verde Valley is and not going to google it. Spend some time in SW and Central PA, driving mostly 2 lane state and county roads in the Allegheny mountains, then slap your head when you don't make it to 40K with a set of tires.
Do they tar and chip roads every summer with limestone chips in Verde Valley, essentially making them 20 grit sandpaving?
Old-Biscuit wrote:
Tires never dictated whether or not I ate Rib-eyes. That's just poor money management.
40K
Tires never dictated whether or not I ate Rib-eyes. That's just poor money management.
40K
Not poor money management, that was humor. Something that is lacking in a big way on RV.net.
FWIW I grilled up some filets last night I hand cut from a nice whole loin. Would of rather had a ribeye.
Not 100% sure where Verde Valley is and not going to google it. Spend some time in SW and Central PA, driving mostly 2 lane state and county roads in the Allegheny mountains, then slap your head when you don't make it to 40K with a set of tires.
Do they tar and chip roads every summer with limestone chips in Verde Valley, essentially making them 20 grit sandpaving?
Speaking of money management , have you checked out the Sailun Terramax AT's , you could afford a whole lot more of those filets, yes I prefer ribeye
I actually looked at those but they have a slightly more aggressive tread than I was looking for. I wanted another set of the Bridgestone Duravis M700s that came OEM on my 15 GMC 2500. No way was I forking out $267 each, Tirerack has them on sale right now for $245 lol.
Anyway I picked up a set of them takeoff on Ebay with less than 2K miles for around $125 each inc shipping. Came Fedex yesterday and you can hardly tell they were ever mounted. Still have most of the injection nibs.
Can do the 2" thick ribeyes now.
Good find . Yes the Sailun have that pretty aggressive All Terrain tread , much the same as the Cooper AT3 or the Toyo AT2's .
cummins2014 wrote:
Good find . Yes the Sailun have that pretty aggressive All Terrain tread , much the same as the Cooper AT3 or the Toyo AT2's .
Good find . Yes the Sailun have that pretty aggressive All Terrain tread , much the same as the Cooper AT3 or the Toyo AT2's .
That is why I am selecting their alternate model which has the HT style tread pattern: Sailun Terramax HLT 245/75R -17
Planning wrote:
That is why I am selecting their alternate model which has the HT style tread pattern: Sailun Terramax HLT 245/75R -17
cummins2014 wrote:
Good find . Yes the Sailun have that pretty aggressive All Terrain tread , much the same as the Cooper AT3 or the Toyo AT2's .
Good find . Yes the Sailun have that pretty aggressive All Terrain tread , much the same as the Cooper AT3 or the Toyo AT2's .
That is why I am selecting their alternate model which has the HT style tread pattern: Sailun Terramax HLT 245/75R -17
I prefer the AT's , and Terramax will be my next.
We have the die hard Michelin ,and Goodyear fans on here, but secretly looking into the Sailuns
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Also, are you aware that Sailun has accomplished ISO 9000 quality management systems certification?
GeoBoy wrote:
Sailun tires = more junk from China.
Sailun tires = more junk from China.
Obviously you are bit behind here regarding the Sailuns, hopefully you can get caught up
Planning wrote:
Are you speaking from experience regarding the Sailun brand?
Also, are you aware that Sailun has accomplished ISO 9000 quality management systems certification?
Are you speaking from experience regarding the Sailun brand?
Also, are you aware that Sailun has accomplished ISO 9000 quality management systems certification?
Not sure he is aware of anything , if he has that to say about the Sailuns
cummins2014 wrote:
Not sure he is aware of anything , if he has that to say about the Sailuns
Planning wrote:
Are you speaking from experience regarding the Sailun brand?
Also, are you aware that Sailun has accomplished ISO 9000 quality management systems certification?
Are you speaking from experience regarding the Sailun brand?
Also, are you aware that Sailun has accomplished ISO 9000 quality management systems certification?
Not sure he is aware of anything , if he has that to say about the Sailuns
There are plenty of great tires made here in the USA. Every time you buy more junk from China it cost American jobs. You made your money here spend it here and keep Americans working.
Hey now it's all about sharing the wealth.
Planning wrote:
Are you speaking from experience regarding the Sailun brand?
Also, are you aware that Sailun has accomplished ISO 9000 quality management systems certification?
Are you speaking from experience regarding the Sailun brand?
Also, are you aware that Sailun has accomplished ISO 9000 quality management systems certification?
There are plenty of great tires made here in the USA. Every time you buy more junk from China it cost American jobs. You made your money here spend it here and keep Americans working.
1. You did not answer my questions.
2. If there were "plenty of great tires" specifically made for trailers in the U.S., there would not be a market for Sailuns. That is part of Economics 101.
3. In the absence of factual data, you are presenting a false argument by stating that Sailuns are "junk".
4. Free speech includes rendering your own opinion. It does not include telling others how they should spend their money.