Posted 2011-04-14 5:40 PM (#132997) Subject: Medium Duty Truck Tires
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Posts: 122 Location: Grant Twp., MI
OK - I've been searching through old forums looking for this topic and I keep getting "timed out" message...so I know we've probably put this question out there. I need 6 new tires....currently has Sumitomo 245/70R 19.5 F range tires - and I was thinking about upgrading to a "better" tire - they will probably "dry-rot" before they "wear-out" so I don't have to have absolutely "the best" - also I was reading posts on RV sites about using a H load range tire - better ride/handling? My truck weights about 11,500 and my loaded with equipment/horses/supplies for camping is about 23,000 lbs. I'm driving an International 4400, all air suspension - any suggestions? I've been warned away from Double Coin...looking at GoodYear, Goodrich, Kumho, Yokohama.....???? Thanks all!!!
Posted 2011-04-15 7:04 AM (#133006 - in reply to #132997) Subject: RE: Medium Duty Truck Tires
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Posts: 188 Location: Ingalls, Ks
I've got a set of Bridgestones on the back of an f550 and they have worn great, but the initial cost was $305 3 years ago. Maybe some Hankook if your looking cheaper, I also have Hercules on the front, they were on the truck when I bought it. After about 40,000 I changed them out just because I have 6 of them, but they also seem to wear fine.
Posted 2011-04-15 10:48 AM (#133011 - in reply to #132997) Subject: RE: Medium Duty Truck Tires
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Posts: 1351 Location: Decatur, Texas
For the money I would use HANKOOK!
I have a couple of wreckers and 1 F-450 left, the wreckers all had Michelins new but was only worth 40-k miles and the F-450 had GOODYEARS (noise makers), so I started using the HANKOOK brand that was MUCH CHEAPER price and getting WAY MORE miles of them. The Michelins are just WAY over priced for what they are now, years ago they was the best on the market and now I have found even some of the cheap-o brands are lasting better. But don't take my word for it, I am in the used car/TRUCK buisness and buy tires every week for something.
Posted 2011-04-15 1:39 PM (#133020 - in reply to #132997) Subject: RE: Medium Duty Truck Tires
Location: Colorado
My tire guy(medium and heavy duty truck tires) knows the business, and knows tires. He has told me that the Double Coin is not a bad tire. I don't know, haven't run them or sold anything with them on it yet, but thought I'd relay that to you. I actually have Sumitomos on my truck, and I put a lot of Yokohamas on trucks I sell. I understand what you're saying about they will probably dry rot before they wear out.
Posted 2011-04-15 8:01 PM (#133032 - in reply to #132997) Subject: RE: Medium Duty Truck Tires
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Posts: 3853 Location: Vermont
When it comes to medium truck tires...I rate them as Option #1 Steering Michelin XZE, Drive Michelin XDS2 Option #2 Steering Bridgestone R250F, Drive M724F
Posted 2013-06-05 8:17 AM (#152478 - in reply to #132997) Subject: RE: Medium Duty Truck Tires
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Posts: 402 Location: Valentine, NE
Michelins have been prone to weather check faster. My 19.5 steer tires did but they replaced them for just the mounting costs. My M have 50k on rears hauling 19k and still have another 15k left I bet.
Heard a lot of good about the Hankooks (sp?). That is problaby where I go for my next set.
Posted 2013-06-05 11:04 AM (#152483 - in reply to #132997) Subject: RE: Medium Duty Truck Tires
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Posts: 385 Location: high desert, CA.
This was kind of an old thread that was resurrected.I have used Yokohama's with good wear, and good handling on my other trucks. But do run Michellins on my Dodge.
Medium Duty Truck Tires
