Good morning.   I usually don't post just read all the informative information that people post.   I need new tires for my F350 truck and I am getting conflicting information from tire dealers.  I am hauling a 3 horse slant w/dressing room Sundowner Valuelite trailer.

When researching on Tire Rack they indicate I need 235/85/16.   Went to the guy that services my truck and told him what I use the truck for and said I need 265/75/16.  Any one out there got any suggestions for tires?  I want something that isn't too noisey (road noise) and can handle the trailer weight of the trailer.   Thanks everyone!

Both of those tires are about the same in physical dimension.

LT235/85R16  = 31.65" diameter  and 6.77" tread width  rated at 3042 lbs load

LT265/75R16 = 31.61" diameter and 7.6" tread width rated at 3415 lbs load

So if you have the clearance for the extra 1" in tread width you are getting an extra 400lbs per tire in load capacity.

It's a very common upgrade

 Go for it...!!

Yeah, unless he is going to pay for them keep looking!  Michelins used to be the cats a** but have gone way down in quality but the price is still HIGH!  TOYO, Goodyear and even HANKOOK is a much better choice for the money.  Size wise I would go with the tire with the higher load rating since you have a SRW truck.  What ever you buy keep them rotated, the air pressure right and they will last longer.

I like the Yokohama Geolander AT/S's that I have on my truck. They've worn pretty well and are quiet, but still have good off road traction. I will be buying tires this year and will probably get these again, if I don't decide to get BFG's.

Firestone offers a good tire. The Transforce A/T's are wearing really wierd on my uncle's 07 Dodge Cummins 4x4, though.  He said that him and 2 others all bought the same tire, for similar trucks, at the same time (got a discount) and his is the only problematic one. He's had Firestone reps out to look at them and they basically said "sorry about your luck."

I, too, considered Michelin's. That's what my family has sworn by for years, but their quality has degraded and the prices are still sky high, so I would look elsewhere.

quote... Michelins used to be the cats a** but have gone way down in quality

quote... I, too, considered Michelin's. That's what my family has sworn by for years, but their quality has degraded

What has gone wrong with the Michelins..?? I need to know before I buy another set...!!! I do know that they are replacing some of the LTX AT2's. Something about the compound was too soft or something, can't find where I was reading this...

 his is the only problematic one. He's had Firestone reps out to look at them and they basically said "sorry about your luck."

Firestone is an expert at denying any claim and making products that have failed and killed people. They have a large legal dept, that does nothing except defend their products.

No evidence other than family experience.

My grandparents are/were religious Michelin users, also very up to date on maintenance. He uses Michelins on 4 vehicles. All of the tires have started to wear faster. He got close to 80k from his first set on his Avalanche, put on in 2004, he replaced the second set in the 50's range and is on the third set currently. His cars get much lower mileage, they are a low profile tire. He has put tires on their conversion van twice in 3 years. He has said to me several times about how unhappy he is with Michelin's current wear life and is searching elsewhere for tires the next time he buys. He had low profile Michelins on a truck he used to own (some kind of custom conversion) and said they were impossible to keep balanced. He actually changed rims and tires to fix the issue.

I had Michelins on my Honda Element for almost a year, but experienced a blowout, that I think was a result of tire integrity and not road debris, can't prove it though. Replaced all with yokohama.

Father had Michelins on his Jetta TDI commuter. He hated them. They were the "aqua" tires with the "v" performance looking tread. He said the car did not have good wet road traction. He experienced 2 blowouts (at the same time) toward the end of their life and replaced all 4 with Goodyear.

Wife's Taurus had Michelins on it when she bought it. They were worn almost bald in 50k and started to dry rot to the point that they were losing psi. Replaced with Uniroyal.

Family is one of "car people" meaning we take joy in spending a saturday doing maintence and upkeep of our vehicles. None of these are examples of neglect, abuse, or otherwise.

They used to be great tires, lasted forever, and so on. Now, they're just another tire manufacturer that is just more expensive. IMO

Only Michelin personnel experience I have is with the LTX M/S, XPS Rib, and the Michelin AGBIB farm tractor tires... Never had a problem with any of them. Got 35K on the LTX M/S tires on the 3500 truck, (Probably 32K of those miles are towing) never rotated them and I'll probably get another 35K on them if they don't succombe to too may birthdays!! I got a set of 225/70R16 LTX M/S's on my Element...  Glad to know I'm not the only one here with a Honda Element!!

Traded mine in on my truck. If I could've afforded both, I would've kept it. Best vehicle I ever owned. I miss it.   

My new Ford F350 came with the Michelin LTX AT/2 tires.   I've been getting around 30,000 mile out of my truck tires on previous F350s. So I was kinda of excited to see the Michelins and give them a try, Had always heard they were an excellent tire for wear.

The Michelins started at 17/32 of tread, At 5,000 miles I was down to 12/32 and at 12,000 I was down to 7/32 of tread left.  I'll be real lucky to make 20,000 miles with those tires.  That's pulling the exact same trailers doing the exact same kind of day to day driving that gave me 30,000 miles with Toyo, Goodyear and Conti tires on my previous F350s.

From the standpoint of performance, They have had a great ride and did well in the snow this winter. But I've lost any faith in them being a long wearing tire.

1.Michelin tires are among the world's leading tire brands
Recent Recalls
2. Certain models of Michelin tires have been recalled in recent years. In 2004, tire model 305/50R20 120H was called back for not carrying enough weight, which could result in failure in case of road hazards. Commercial truck tire model XDE was recalled in 2004 for an irregular inner liner, which could lead to rapid tire pressure loss, which in turn could cause blowouts. In 2005, Michelin Pilot Sport tires were called back because the tires tended to blister in the sidewall, which could lead to rapid tire pressure loss and, as a result, loss of control of the vehicle. The Pilot Power 2CT, a motorcycle tire, was recalled in 2007 for tread separation, which can cause the car to lose control and crash at high speeds.
Sidewall Cracks and Bulges
3. Some consumers have reported problems with the sidewalls of Michelin tires. The sidewall separates the tread from the wheel, aids in creating traction and supports the load of a vehicle. The most vulnerable part of a tire to punctures, premature sidewall cracking can worsen, leading to dangerous blowouts.
Rapid Tread Wear
4. Another problem reported by some Michelin consumers is the tire tread wearing out too rapidly. Depending on the tire model, Michelin tires are designed to last between 45,000 and 90,000 miles, and some drivers have noticed their tires are bald (meaning tread-less) or close to bald after only 25,000 miles of driving. Tire tread provides traction for the car, so wear-and-tear of the tread increases stopping distance and affects how well the car handles in wet and icy conditions.
Uneven Tread Wear
5. Some Michelin tire users have reported uneven tread wear. Properly functioning tires should wear evenly across the tire and the entire set of tires. Unbalanced tires will affect how the car handles, throwing off the alignment and causing the car to ride rough or shake while driving.
Reporting Problems With Michelin Tires

6. If your car has been outfitted with Michelin tires and you are experiencing problems beyond normal wear-and-tear, contact Michelin immediately to report the problem. U.S. drivers may call 1-800-847-3435, write to: Michelin North America, Inc., Attention: Consumer Relations Department, Post Office Box 19001, Greenville, SC 29602-9001, or contact the customer relations department through the contact us form provided on Michelinman.com. Canadian consumers can call (888) 871-4444, write to: Michelin North America (Canada) Inc., 3020 Jacques-Bureau Avenue, Laval, Quebec, H7P 6G2, or email the company through the form provided on Michelin.ca.com