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10-05-2020, 06:46 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
Currently Looking...
Newport Beach
, CA
Join Date: Jul 2017
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New Tires for 2500 Sierra HD
I have a 2018 GMC Sierra with 25,000 miles, most of those are towing my 23' AS. I'm in the middle of a 4,000 mile trip now and another 5,000 miler in May. I have the factory issue Goodyear Wrangler SR5's on the truck and just had to have on repaired as I took a nail. So, one patched time and another 9,000 miles ahead of me this year. Time to replace? Thinking the Michelin Defenders' would be a better choice. Tire experts? What would you do? thanks!
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10-05-2020, 06:49 PM
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Rivet Master 
2021 25' Globetrotter
Jamestown
, Rhode Island
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 1,686
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Michelin’s will be going on my 2020 GMC Denali as soon as I have an excuse to dump the Goodyear tires it came with...
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Patiently waiting for our Globetrotter 25 to be built and shopping for the next tow vehicle breaking in our new GMC 2500 Sierra Denali Duramax.
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10-05-2020, 06:53 PM
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Moderator dude

1966 26' Overlander
Phoenix
, Arizona
Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 6,755
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RickP
Time to replace? Thinking the Michelin Defenders' would be a better choice. Tire experts? What would you do? thanks!
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How much tread is left?
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1966 Lincoln 4 door Convertible 462 4V 1971 Ford LTD Convertible 429 4V Phoenix ~ Yeah it's hot however it's a dry heat!
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10-05-2020, 09:00 PM
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Rivet Master 
2017 30' International
Broomfield
, Colorado
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 2,600
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I have the same truck (2017). My Goodyear Wrangler SR5 OEM 265/60/R20 tires have about 5/16th left after 42k miles (about 50% of miles were towing).
With winter ahead here in Colorado I am going to replace with BFG 275/65/20 KO2 AT DT tires. The DT (different tread compound) have a much more dense compound vs. the regular KO2 specifically for 3/4-1-ton high torque applications and come with a 50k mileage warrantee. I want a little more versatility for off the beaten path excursions, and a very slightly larger tire, keeping all suspension stock.
If I were going to stay on road 100% the Michelin Defender would probably be top of the list.
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10-05-2020, 09:21 PM
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Rivet Master 

2017 22' Sport
NCR
, Ontario
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 2,364
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This is what I use
TV: Michelin Cross Climate LTX 255/45R20
AS: MICHELIN Defender LT225/75r16 Ltx long range:e
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10-05-2020, 09:31 PM
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Rivet Master 
2018 28' International
Fayetteville
, Georgia
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 718
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No one ever complains about Michelin tires...
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brick
2018 International Serenity
Cute wife...
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10-05-2020, 09:43 PM
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Rivet Master 
2004 25' Safari
2018 26' Flying Cloud
2019 25' Flying Cloud
North Central Texas
, USA
Join Date: Jan 2004
Posts: 830
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I put Michelins on after about 50K on the OEM's.
My 2500 HD has the camper package and it came with 18" tires, not the more common 20" tires. I'm not sure if that makes any difference but my go-to tires have almost always been Michelin.
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10-06-2020, 07:04 AM
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CLOUDSPLITTER "Tahawus"

2003 25' Classic
Zanadude Nebula
, Milky Way
Join Date: Jun 2007
Posts: 16,559
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Welcome Aboard 👍
Bob
🇺🇸
2nd set, 2006 2500 Burb.👍
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Tahawus
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10-06-2020, 10:44 AM
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2 Rivet Member 
Currently Looking...
GAINESVILLE
, GA
Join Date: Jul 2019
Posts: 71
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Two (2) things:
Make: Michelin
Rating: E
How you use them will determine which type (only road vs. off road).
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10-06-2020, 11:38 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
2016 30' International
Quartz Hill
, California
Join Date: Dec 2013
Posts: 281
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I routinely get 60K+ out of Bridgestone Duravis.
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10-06-2020, 11:48 AM
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Rivet Puller
2003 28' Safari S/O
Atlanta Burbs
, Georgia
Join Date: Jul 2010
Posts: 1,618
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Michelins Win Again
Quote:
Originally Posted by wulfraat
With winter ahead here in Colorado I am going to replace with BFG 275/65/20 KO2 AT DT tires. The DT (different tread compound) have a much more dense compound vs. the regular KO2 specifically for 3/4-1-ton high torque applications and come with a 50k mileage warrantee...
If I were going to stay on road 100% the Michelin Defender would probably be top of the list.
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I chose the BFG KO2 tires at my last replacement as my use pattern includes some off road excursions. Although they perform well off road, the stopping characteristics on wet pavement are substantially less than the Michelin LTX A/T2s I had previously. I will be replacing the BFG tires with Michelin CrossClimates in a couple of months after a lifespan of ~44K miles.
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10-06-2020, 11:49 AM
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2 Rivet Member 
2017 25' Flying Cloud
Scott City
, Missouri
Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 59
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I to like the Michelin tires but my son-in-law who always does research before buying anything, went with Toyo Open Range AT tires.
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10-06-2020, 11:50 AM
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Rivet Master 
2019 27' International
Western NC
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jun 2019
Posts: 563
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wulfraat
I have the same truck (2017). My Goodyear Wrangler SR5 OEM 265/60/R20 tires have about 5/16th left after 42k miles (about 50% of miles were towing).
With winter ahead here in Colorado I am going to replace with BFG 275/65/20 KO2 AT DT tires. The DT (different tread compound) have a much more dense compound vs. the regular KO2 specifically for 3/4-1-ton high torque applications and come with a 50k mileage warrantee. I want a little more versatility for off the beaten path excursions, and a very slightly larger tire, keeping all suspension stock.
If I were going to stay on road 100% the Michelin Defender would probably be top of the list.
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Ditto. Run the KO2s. Very happy
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2019 Ford F-350 Platinum
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10-06-2020, 12:25 PM
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1 Rivet Member 
2016 30' Classic
Houston
, Texas
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 11
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Am firmly in the Michelin camp too.
Got rid of the factory installed Firestone tires after 10k miles..
Very satisfied after 85k miles with my Michelin Defender LTX on my ‘16 RAM 2500.
Quiet, comfortable ride, and secure in the knowledge that these are well engineered tires.
My $0.02..
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10-06-2020, 12:49 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
2016 25' Flying Cloud
Selbyville
, Delaware
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 151
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My GY Wranglers lasted 73k miles as original equipment on my 2016 Chevy 2500 Duramax. I was gonna try to get them to 80k until driving through lovely Fort Lee NJ where the the road conditions are beyond deplorable. Tore up the inside sidewall of the right front. Have to say those Wranglers treated me well.
Wanted to put on Michelin Agilis Cross Climates but were too hard to get. So I put on Michelin Defenders. So far great (michelin defenders 16 inch on the rig too.)!
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2016 25' RBT Flying Cloud "Bullseye"
2016 Chevy 2500 High Country Duramax Diesel "Red Bull"
WBCCI #9026 Watchung NJ Unit
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10-06-2020, 12:56 PM
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Rivet Master 

2017 26' Flying Cloud
Tampa
, Florida
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 5,214
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The stock Bridgestones on my Tundra wore too fast, so I replaced with the always popular Michelin Defender.
Happy.
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10-06-2020, 03:39 PM
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Rivet Master 
2017 30' Classic
Anna Maria
, Florida
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 1,476
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RickP
I have a 2018 GMC Sierra with 25,000 miles, most of those are towing my 23' AS. I'm in the middle of a 4,000 mile trip now and another 5,000 miler in May. I have the factory issue Goodyear Wrangler SR5's on the truck and just had to have on repaired as I took a nail. So, one patched time and another 9,000 miles ahead of me this year. Time to replace? Thinking the Michelin Defenders' would be a better choice. Tire experts? What would you do? thanks!
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Michelin Agilis E Rated.
Great tire replaces the defender with improved performance.
Came out last year and Installed them on my F-250. With better sidewall specs it will be a great tire on the AS when the time comes.
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10-06-2020, 03:54 PM
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Rivet Master 
2019 25' International
Washington
, Washington, D.C.
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 713
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Consider the Cooper 10-ply tires (AT3-4S). I just put 4 on my truck today. It comes with a 65,000 mile warranty.
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10-06-2020, 05:59 PM
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Rivet Master 
1977 Argosy Minuet 6.0 Metre
1973 21' Globetrotter
1975 26' Argosy 26
Vista
, California
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 581
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Michelin
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10-06-2020, 09:51 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
2018 28' International
Mesa
, Arizona
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 35
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Recently replaced the cooper at3 on my 2005 silverado at 81000 miles. Put on another set of 10 ply coopers at about $400.00 less than the Michelins. Is a great tire and very quiet.
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