Need some real life advice

X2 on the transforce

I run load range E on my F250 and my fiver when I was pulling my fiver and the rear tires were maxed out I had Zero problems with them and still running them. I will take Firestone over Michelin for the price alone as the life expectancy is about the same. I have noticed that the Michelin's seam to have softer sidewalls and I certainly don't need that.
To each his own.

I have several sets of Firestone Transforce LT tires. Both the AT and HT tread design. Had them on my trucks and also on my 5th wheel.

I have found them to be really nice tires. The HT tread is a little quieter than the AT. But the AT (for All Terrain) is not all the noisy. The Transforce is also very reasonably priced. I think the last set I bought the tire price was $180.00. Balanced mounting and all the taxes added the total was just under $1000. These were 4 tires Size LT245-75-16E. And mounted on my 5th wheel. Set before that were mounted on my Truck. Can't remember the exact size but they were LT E range 18" and priced at about $1100 Total.

Have never been disappointed with any of my Transforce tires. I recommend them highly. Although I think LT E range tires might make your ride a little rougher on your 1500 half ton.

I tend to steer clear of Michelin and Goodyear brands. Have not had great experiences with either of them. And...OH...the price you pay for them. UGH! I just don't think the value is there, like it used to be.

I've had 2 sets of Destination LEs ("P" rated) on a different truck. Excellent in snow. I wasn't towing as much weight as you are though. If I did those with that weight I would go with Destination ATs. P tires are OK for towing so long as you max out the PSI when towing.

While I appreciate your feedback on Michelin's, I have had the Michelin brand more than once and it was a very average tire in my experience. I specifically ask about Firestone's please.

Cummins12V98 wrote:
I would go MS2's in a D or E rating.

This is what I have on my Silverado and it did great in the snow this year.

Bruce

I would go MS2's in a D or E rating.

Unless you want a very aggressive mud or snow tread, my choice would always be the Michelin LTX MS. Not dissing your tire choice but I have always had great service with the LTX MS tires. Granted, I probably get no snow compared to your location.