Firestone Transforce tires

Tvov wrote:
So... if I go to a car dealer to replace tires (sometimes they have really good deals), and the guy there asks if I want the same tires that came with the car new, are those going to be the faster wearing OEM tires? Or "normal" tires of the same brand and model? Or would it depend on the dealer?

There are 3 possibilities:

1) If you have a GM car and it is still within 3 years since the tire was supplied to GM, it is very, very likely that the tire would be identical to what was supplied originally. You can tell because the tire will have the TPC number on it.

2) The tire is still being supplied to the OEM and the tire manufacturer doesn't produce an aftermarket version under the same make and model (I only know of one tire manufacturer who does that), then you'll be getting the OEM version.

3) The tire is no longer supplied to the OEM, then you'll get the aftermarket version.

Fast Mopar wrote:
I am an engineer with a major American OEM tire manufacturer (choosing to not say which one). It is true that OEM tires wear out quicker than replacements. It is a fact, not just someone's imagination. And, I will also say that Michelins crack sooner than any others on the market. Aside from that, this is an interesting thread.

So... if I go to a car dealer to replace tires (sometimes they have really good deals), and the guy there asks if I want the same tires that came with the car new, are those going to be the faster wearing OEM tires? Or "normal" tires of the same brand and model? Or would it depend on the dealer?

Fast Mopar wrote:
I am an engineer with a major American OEM tire manufacturer (choosing to not say which one). It is true that OEM tires wear out quicker than replacements. It is a fact, not just someone's imagination. And, I will also say that Michelins crack sooner than any others on the market. Aside from that, this is an interesting thread.

Thanks for the intel...

I am an engineer with a major American OEM tire manufacturer (choosing to not say which one). It is true that OEM tires wear out quicker than replacements. It is a fact, not just someone's imagination. And, I will also say that Michelins crack sooner than any others on the market. Aside from that, this is an interesting thread.

I'm running the Goodyear All Terrain Adventure tires and they appear to be 40-50k mile tire which is what my previous BF Goodrich and Michelins got. The big difference is the Kevlar side walls make for a much better ride and allow me to run a comfortable 65psi at all time. Of coarse there's an occasional burn out too which doesn't help with life expectancy.

nremtp143 wrote:
I just put two Transforce A/Ts on the front of my dually as the BFGs that came on it were toast at 25K miles. They will go on the back when they are done too.

Let us know if the A/Ts make it 20K on the front of your duallie. Chris

I just put two Transforce A/Ts on the front of my dually as the BFGs that came on it were toast at 25K miles. They will go on the back when they are done too.

GKAbbott wrote:
My Transformer HT's have about 30K miles on them. Probably won't make 35K. Any recommendations on a higher mileage tire?

I will be going with Michelin Defender LTX M&S this summer. Based on thread wear and ride quality. Chris

My Transformer HT's have about 30K miles on them. Probably won't make 35K. Any recommendations on a higher mileage tire?

Telling a guy that has been a tire engineer all of his life that he does know what he is talking about seems pretty silly.