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01-05-2016, 04:03 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1991 29' Excella
Currently Looking...
Harrisburg
, Missouri
Join Date: Oct 2013
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Quiet Tires for Tow Vehicle
Does any have an opinion on what the quietest highway tires are for a 3/4 ton Suburban tow vehicle, Load Range E, 245/75/16 tires, for pulling an Air Stream? I want to replace my current tires and would like to have less noise!
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01-05-2016, 04:30 PM
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retired USA/USAF
2001 30' Excella
Somerset
, New Jersey
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 2,418
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Something tells me you can't avoid some tire noise. We have Michelin LTX/MS2's on our new truck and the same on the former truck. I like them and find them to be relatively quiet even when driving with the windows open. Keep in mind a more aggressive tire will be a bit louder.
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01-05-2016, 05:11 PM
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Rivet Master
2013 31' Classic
billings
, Montana
Join Date: Feb 2010
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Quote:
Originally Posted by polarlyse
Something tells me you can't avoid some tire noise. We have Michelin LTX/MS2's on our new truck and the same on the former truck. I like them and find them to be relatively quiet even when driving with the windows open. Keep in mind a more aggressive tire will be a bit louder.
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I like the michelin also from costco......good mileage.....
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01-05-2016, 05:40 PM
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2012 25' Flying Cloud
Battle Lake
, Minnesota
Join Date: Jun 2009
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We also put Michelin LTX/MS2 on our Ram 1500 this fall, agree they are quiet.
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2012 FC RB, Michelin 16, ProPride 1400
2016 Ram 1500 Laramie Crew Cab 4X4 Ecodiesel 3.92 axles
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01-05-2016, 08:56 PM
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4 Rivet Member
1961 22' Safari
Union
, Oregon
Join Date: Jan 2007
Posts: 477
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I use the Toyo HT Load range E 10 ply rating LT245 75 R16 I am very satisfied with the wear, traction, and road noise.
Sam
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01-05-2016, 09:03 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2016 25' Flying Cloud
Holly Springs
, Mississippi
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 426
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I just put a set of the Michelin Defender 275/55-20 on my F-150 and couldn't be happier -- very smooth; very quiet.
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2016 FC 25' FB twin
2013 F-150 Lariat CrewCab 3.5 EB 4X4 3.55 axle
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01-05-2016, 10:47 PM
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Rivet Master
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Portland
, Oregon
Join Date: Nov 2009
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Michelins for me too. Quiet but also a very good tire for wear and safety.
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01-06-2016, 04:46 AM
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2021 25' Globetrotter
Jamestown
, Rhode Island
Join Date: Mar 2012
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I spent my professional life maintaining cars and in general I've found that there is nothing like a Michelin tire. They are my favorite and always my first choice!
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01-06-2016, 05:01 AM
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
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Welcome Aboard....
Bob
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01-06-2016, 06:14 AM
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Remember, Safety Third
1973 27' Overlander
Catfish Corners
, Georgia
Join Date: Oct 2004
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So, what'r ya tryin' to say , Bob?
Jim
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01-06-2016, 06:57 AM
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Rivet Master
2007 30' Classic
Oswego
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2010
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bruce B
I spent my professional life maintaining cars and in general I've found that there is nothing like a Michelin tire. They are my favorite and always my first choice!
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Me too.
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01-06-2016, 07:13 AM
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retired USA/USAF
2001 30' Excella
Somerset
, New Jersey
Join Date: Jan 2009
Posts: 2,418
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When we got our former truck. A Dodge 3500 diesel it came with Cooper Discover tires. I found they wore well and were quite but I felt that their wet traction was not up where it should be so went to Michelins when the time came. They were much better but don't give up on the Coopers.
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" Democracy is the worst form of government. Except for all the rest"
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TAC - NJ 18
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01-06-2016, 07:18 AM
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2014 31' Classic
2015 23' International
2013 25' FB International
Apache Junction
, Arizona
Join Date: Sep 2012
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I have used Michelin tires on every road vehicle for over 45 years and now the Airstreams as well. I have not had a single Michelin tire failure. I have had a few flats from road debris like nails and screws even on the 25FB which was a non-repairable in the edge of the tire screw.
I would swap put brand X tires on new vehicles at the earliest possible opportunity and the ride improvement was always a pleasant experience.
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01-06-2016, 07:30 AM
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Rivet Master
1994 30' Excella
alexandria
, Kentucky
Join Date: Aug 2004
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What others above have said is a good choice but any tire with an HT designation is going to be a quiet tire.
If you need a bit more tread there are AT designated tires that are not bad. I just put Firestone Transforce AT on my truck and was pleasantly surprised how quiet the tire is. When they wear down I am sure they will get more noisy.
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1994 Classic 30'11" Excella - rear twin
2009 Dodge 2500, 6 Speed Auto, CTD, Quad Cab, Short Bed
Hensley Arrow hitch with adjustable stinger
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01-06-2016, 08:47 AM
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jim & Susan
So, what'r ya tryin' to say , Bob?
Jim
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Nuth'n......'cept
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01-06-2016, 10:56 AM
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Rivet Master
2013 30' Classic
Greenwood
, Mississippi
Join Date: Oct 2012
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Michelin seem the quietest to me.
I know Firestone Destination LE are noisier than Bridgestone Duelers...
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01-06-2016, 11:11 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2009 34' Panamerica
2008 22' Safari
Metro Detroit Area & Metro Dallas Area
, Michigan & Texas
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 222
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There's a Trade-Off...
As pointed out thus far several tires exist that are designed for quiet ride. A bigger issue is tire life. A softer rubber formulation will make a "less" noisy tire. However, they will wear out tread faster. Especially true if towing loads. When setting up my 2010 Tundra at CanAm RV (Canada), the owner was specific on this trade-off; the factory tire was designed to be "quiet" and would wear out quicker. He recommend a few potential replacements solely on how much STUFF I'd usually haul - and how much quiet I was seeking in the cab (with Windows closed). In my situation, his team was dialing in the TV hitch for towing and STOPPING a heavy AS.
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01-06-2016, 12:14 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 23' FB International
Woodstock
, Ontario
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 1,423
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I have always had an AT type tire and I found them to be acceptably noisy with a continuous whine, but I put Ironman tires on the front which are last generation Michelins made in China in Michelin molds. I asked for a tire price point and a quiet tire and this is what was recommended. I like them after a 5,000 mile trip. I don't expect they will be high mileage tires but neither have the last 4 sets on my TV been anything to write about!
JCW
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01-06-2016, 06:07 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2003 25' Safari
Grayling
, Michigan
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 76
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Tried LT MS2 tires as replacement tire for the Michelin tires that came on my 2012 Tundra that we use to pull our 25' Airstream. We happily changed the trailer to Lts MS 2's, and wanted to change the truck to the same tires. Unfortunatly, the LT tires were much noiser and rough riding than the P metrics that came on the Toyota. Fortunately, Discount tire went above and beyond to make sure we were happy. After converting to LTS MS 2 in the P metric size, we're much more satisfied as far as quiet and safety goes, but they are still not as quiet or good riding as the original tires, but at 65, 000 miles I guess I couldn't expect them to last forever.
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01-07-2016, 11:49 AM
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2 Rivet Member
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Peterborough
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Apr 2010
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Tow vehicle tire noise
I have Goodyear Assurance all season on my 2010 Chevy Silverado. I find them very quiet, especially considering the ones that came the vehicle were so loud it was hard to have a normal conversation while driving.
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