Tireman9 wrote:
Chris wrote:
OldGreaser wrote:
Thanks Chris,
"You might also look at the Bridgestone Duravis R250. Another steel ply carcass tire that cost a little less than ribs. Chris "
I've written this up in my maintenance records, i.e. the exact details/size of the Michelin LT's needed and have added a note to consider Bridgestone Duravis R250. I'm still giving preference to the Michelin ribs but will continue to watch for further info on usage of Duravis.
I ran ribs for 6.5 years and around 40+K and sold them on CL for $200. This time I installed the R250. The are actually a little heavier than the ribs and have one Nylon ply that the the rib does not. Steel plies and belts are the same. Track record is similar. Chris
Are you sure the Nylon ply is the body material? I thought this was 1 or 2 sidewall plies of Polyester and the tread was 1 or 2 plies polyester + 2 plies steel + 1 ply Nylon.
You can split hairs between belts and plies, however tires say:
Plies tread - 3 steel 1 nylon
Sidewall - 1 steel
Chris
