tire brands that handle and ride the best??
I searched tires and looked thru 200 plus posts. Class C GVWR 11,500 on LT 215/85/R16 tires as called for in the mfg. spec sheet. I need to replace as they are 5 years old. I have a feel from reading ...
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I think the 16", 19.5" and 22.5" tires are in different leagues and should be evaluated within their own grouping. In 16", here's the one I have experience with:
Bridgestone Duravis - It's a "steel" tire which some others are not. Drives well. Smooth, quiet. Handling? Nothing to compare with. Coming up on 5 years old, no signs yet of sidewall cracking. I cover them when not in use. Available at some of the Warehouse Clubs. Should be less expensive than Michelin
Based on what I read:
Michelin XPS Rib - generally very positive comments
Goodyear Silent Armor - generally positive
Firestone TransForce - generally positive
Michelin LTX Series - mixed reviews - sometimes vague handling - don't seem to age well
Very Personal Remark - It seems to me that tires which are Steel and Rib tend to draw the most positive comments.
Bridgestone Duravis - It's a "steel" tire which some others are not. Drives well. Smooth, quiet. Handling? Nothing to compare with. Coming up on 5 years old, no signs yet of sidewall cracking. I cover them when not in use. Available at some of the Warehouse Clubs. Should be less expensive than Michelin
Based on what I read:
Michelin XPS Rib - generally very positive comments
Goodyear Silent Armor - generally positive
Firestone TransForce - generally positive
Michelin LTX Series - mixed reviews - sometimes vague handling - don't seem to age well
Very Personal Remark - It seems to me that tires which are Steel and Rib tend to draw the most positive comments.
