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06-02-2015, 05:32 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
2016 27' Eddie Bauer
TX
, Texas
Join Date: Apr 2015
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Tow Vehicle Tires - Half Ton
Would appreciate any advice tow vehicle TIRE recommendations. I have another year in this truck before I will swap out for a 3/4 ton. It will be a 2016 GMC Sierra SLT 2500 (Gas).
Until then, I am pulling a 27EB (carefully and for short travels I might add) till then. So I do not intend to skimp on tires for the next year.
Here is my current vehicle:
2014 GMC Sierra Denali 1500 - 5.3 V8
3.42 - GVWR 7200 - GCWR 14000
Front and Rear Axle rating 3950
Current Tire P-rated - Goodyear Wrangler SR-A - Load Index 111 (2403 lbs)
What is the best tire decision i can make?
Appreciate everyone's help.
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06-02-2015, 05:57 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
2012 25' FB Flying Cloud
Roseville
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Around 6 months ago I swapped the stock Goodyears that came on my Titan for 20" versions of the Michelin MS/2. I did in part due to the rave reviews this tire has received on the forums. I could not be happier! The ride is better along with more secure handling. Not cheap but a great choice.
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06-02-2015, 06:26 PM
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Full Time Adventurer
2007 27' International CCD FB
Nomadic
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Michelin LTX MS/2, I swapped out my Goodyear SR-A's too. I think they're a terrible OE tire.
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06-02-2015, 06:51 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2016 27' Eddie Bauer
TX
, Texas
Join Date: Apr 2015
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Great advice guys! I truly appreciate it. I think I will take your recommendation.
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06-02-2015, 07:28 PM
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Overland Adventurer
1991 34' Excella
2009 34' Panamerica
Telluride
, Colorado
Join Date: May 2012
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MS2 is a great choice, as the Firestone Transforce AT version 2. The update sees siping which improves wet weather traction.
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06-02-2015, 07:51 PM
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Rivet Master  
2014 31' Classic
2015 23' International
2013 25' FB International
Apache Junction
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Our 2012 Ram 2500HD diesel came with Michelin LT265/70R17E tires, so I was saved the immediate expense of getting them. Michelin is the only tire I have used for 50 years and never have had a blowout. There have been a few flats from screws and nails, but those are not the ire's fault.
I immediately install Michelin tires on a new vehicle if it did not come with them.
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06-02-2015, 09:05 PM
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Rivet Master
1999 34' Excella
Currently Looking...
Hillsboro
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another + for the Michelin's on the 2500. The tires in front don't fit really well, so will chew up your fender wells... but they really work well!
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06-03-2015, 11:52 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2016 27' Eddie Bauer
TX
, Texas
Join Date: Apr 2015
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This morning I am rolling in new set of Michelin LTX MS/2's.
I truly appreciate the quick advice. Airforums is a wonderful resource.
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06-03-2015, 12:16 PM
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Full Time Adventurer
2007 27' International CCD FB
Nomadic
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And how they feel compared to those Wrangler SRA's huh? Night and day.
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06-04-2015, 07:03 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2012 25' FB Eddie Bauer
Virginia Beach
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Also have a Titan (2012) with Goodyear SR-A's and getting ready to make trip from VA to CO and on to Canada.....never thought about getting new tires....always liked Michelin...do they really make a noticeable difference? Also, being a newbe, what other changes to my TV should I look into?
Andy
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06-04-2015, 08:27 AM
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2017 26' Flying Cloud
Alamo Heights
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Join Date: Aug 2006
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Crabpot
Also have a Titan (2012) with Goodyear SR-A's and getting ready to make trip from VA to CO and on to Canada.....never thought about getting new tires....always liked Michelin...do they really make a noticeable difference? Also, being a newbe, what other changes to my TV should I look into?
Andy
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I can't speak to the specific comparison with the Goodyear SR-A, but replacing a set of Cooper Discoverers with the Michelin M/S2s has made me feel like enjoying an extra year or two of payment-free towing with my F150. Compared to the Discoverers (which still had plenty of tread) they're quieter, ride better, have much better dry traction and the wet traction is a night-and-day improvement.
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06-04-2015, 09:23 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2012 25' FB Flying Cloud
Roseville
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Join Date: Sep 2012
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DKB_SATX
I can't speak to the specific comparison with the Goodyear SR-A, but replacing a set of Cooper Discoverers with the Michelin M/S2s has made me feel like enjoying an extra year or two of payment-free towing with my F150. Compared to the Discoverers (which still had plenty of tread) they're quieter, ride better, have much better dry traction and the wet traction is a night-and-day improvement.
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Crab pot, I totally agree with the previous comments. My Titan is much happier now with the Michelins.
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06-04-2015, 02:12 PM
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Rivet Master
Currently Looking...
Mantua
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Replacing a used tire with just about any new tire will seem as if the new tire is a gift from heaven. Jim
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06-04-2015, 08:54 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2016 27' Eddie Bauer
TX
, Texas
Join Date: Apr 2015
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The ride in these new Michelins is fantastic. Now my TV tires match my TT Tires. Both Michelin LTX MS2's
Not a bad combination. :-)
I've had numerous tires over the years on half tons and there is a distinct and noticeable difference. I am glad I made the change.
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09-11-2015, 02:06 PM
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1 Rivet Member 
2017 27' Flying Cloud
Matthews
, North Carolina
Join Date: Sep 2015
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P or E rated?
Just curious as to what load index the OP went with. I'm looking at the same kind, but have an F150 and am wondering if the E's are overkill considering my truck can't even carry that much weight. Thanks
Mark
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09-11-2015, 02:18 PM
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Rivet Master
2013 28' Flying Cloud
Central
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interesting thread - tagging in to learn......
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09-11-2015, 02:33 PM
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1 Rivet Member
2017 27' Flying Cloud
Matthews
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Join Date: Sep 2015
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My dilemma is with the 275/65r18's, the MS2's only come in P or E. I've been researching the heck out of what I think I really need. Pulling a 25ftFC I was hoping the P's would be good with the right hitch set up. Otherwise I'm looking at cooper AT3's that come in C rating. I would like more of a highway tire for this vehicle considering that's all I'm really on.
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09-11-2015, 02:46 PM
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Rivet Master
2019 27' Globetrotter
Missouri Valley
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Join Date: Sep 2008
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OARfan, I had a 2010 F 150 that I ordered. It had the P-rated tires as OEM. I was in Newfoundland and ruined one of those "way-too-light-for-this-truck" tires. As soon as I could after this, I put Michelin LTX MS2 LR-E tires on it. They were a far superior tire to the OEM of which I can't even remember the brand. I got 72K miles from them. I ran 80 psi in them. They impressed me so much that I have the Michelin LTXs on my new '15 F 150. I changed out the OEMs with only 100 miles on them. I, too, have the 16" LTXs on my trailers. I like Michelins !!!
Dan
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09-11-2015, 02:55 PM
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1 Rivet Member
2017 27' Flying Cloud
Matthews
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Join Date: Sep 2015
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Thanks for the info Dan!
Mark
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09-11-2015, 04:24 PM
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"Cloudsplitter"
2003 25' Classic
Houstatlantavegas
, Malebolgia
Join Date: Jun 2007
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BoldAdventure
Michelin LTX MS/2, I swapped out my Goodyear SR-A's too. I think they're a terrible OE tire.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by runnersg
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Here is my current vehicle:
2014 GMC Sierra Denali 1500 - 5.3 V8
3.42 - GVWR 7200 - GCWR 14000
Front and Rear Axle rating 3950
Current Tire P-rated - Goodyear Wrangler SR-A - Load Index 111 (2403 lbs)
What is the best tire decision i can make?
Appreciate everyone's help. |
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I second the Michelin LTX MS2 nomination....just got our new set yesterday. Replacing the earlier LTX MS's. (56k w 4/32"left) E rated, 28/15 build.
A 4 tire purchase gets a $70 rebate 'til 9/27/15
According to the Michelin Man at Dunn tire that I spoke with, the MS2's are no longer being made. Michelin is replacing them with the "Defender" line. Our size was $2.00 more, but no timetable, popular sizes first, (guess 16" is no longer popular  )
The rebate made me do it. 
 BTW....made in USA
Bob
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