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blofgren
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Jul 15, 2013

BF Goodrich Commercial T/A's are on!

Hello, all. As a follow up to my previous topic, I had 4 new BF Goodrich Commercial T/A LT 235 85R16 Load Range E tires installed on my fifth wheel on Friday. I had them installed at Discount Tire in Burlington, WA, and I would highly recommend these guys to anyone in the area looking for tires. They were very friendly, fast, and extremely good at their jobs. It only took them approximately 1/2 hour to remove, dismount, install the new tires, balance, and reinstall and torque the wheels. They also put the weights on the inside of my aluminum wheels which I was very happy with. They also installed steel valve stems.

The tires look fantastic and I noticed that the trailer was very stable when towing it home today. I wanted to thank everyone here for their advice and experiences. I am thankful for the fact that I held out to have LT tires installed and am very happy with my choice. I am sure that we will have many trouble free miles ahead now.

Brad
  • crickeydog's avatar
    crickeydog
    Explorer
    Jul 15, 2013
    Brad why did you choose Goodrich Commercial T/A's vs. another commercial grade tire? I've been buying Michelin Rib tires for a long time for our trucks & 5'er. I'll need tires for one of our trucks by the end of this year and Michelin tires have just gone through the roof on cost...especially when compared to the Goodrich T/A's.

    And you're right about Discount Tires. Absolutely great folks to deal with and I personally wouldn't think of buying tires from anyone else.

    Many thanks.

    Happy camping!!! See y'all down the road!!!:)
  • WhitehouseLV's avatar
    WhitehouseLV
    Explorer III
    Jul 15, 2013
    Congrats! I just put 6 new ones on my fiver. Only negative I can see is the gap appears to close to use my ratchet chalks.
  • B_O__Plenty's avatar
    B_O__Plenty
    Explorer II
    Jul 15, 2013
    Great tires! Mine were recalled and replaced with Michelins. If I had gotten another set of Commercial T/As I would have been perfectly happy..

    B.O.
  • steelpony5555's avatar
    steelpony5555
    Explorer
    Jul 15, 2013
    I have had good luck with BFG's and Discount Tire. I know my trailer rides smoother with LT tires on it....
  • Jerry_and_Glori's avatar
    Jerry_and_Glori
    Explorer
    Jul 15, 2013
    Brad, Hope you have as good luck with yours as I have mine. They have taken me all over the U.S. including up to Alaska. I bought them in 2008 and after 30,000 miles I swear they look new. I did replace one because I flat spotted it when the emergency brake cable got cough on something in the bed.
    When I traded the 2005 Everest for a 2010 Everest I traded the BFGs off of the 2005 and put them on the 2010.I will be replacing them after we do our Florida trip this winter and I believe I can get a couple hundred dollars for them on crigslist
    Good Luck and Safe Traveling

    Jerry

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