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TxTiger's avatar
TxTiger
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Jun 06, 2017

LT265 x 75 R16 tires recommendation.

I have a 2000 F250 that currently has BFG Rugged Terrain tires on it. They probably have less than 8,000 miles on them but seem to have excessive cracking on the sidewalls where the tread cap attaches. BFG doesn't make this size any longer (stopped about a year after installation) and has issued a recall on 17" and 18" due to sidewall blow outs. Mine are not listed in the recall and I plan to visit my local Discount Tire store to see what they think. But I will be replacing them whether they will warranty them or not. I'm looking for recommendations on this size in load range E. Thanks
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  • filrupmark's avatar
    filrupmark
    Explorer
    Jun 07, 2017
    travelnutz wrote:
    For me, Michelin, Michelin, Michelin LTX MS2 265/75/16-E. Mine have never cracked on the side walls etc. Very long wearing, excellent traction, and never a blowout yet in over 24 years of heavy truck camper and 5th wheel hauling. It's all I will have on any of our 2500 or 3500 trucks and the trucks for my business. Do NOT use tire shine etc coatings on your tires as it dries the rubber out and promotes premature cracking.
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  • gat75's avatar
    gat75
    Explorer
    Jun 07, 2017
    travelnutz wrote:
    For me, Michelin, Michelin, Michelin LTX MS2 265/75/16-E. Mine have never cracked on the side walls etc. Very long wearing, excellent traction, and never a blowout yet in over 24 years of heavy truck camper and 5th wheel hauling. It's all I will have on any of our 2500 or 3500 trucks and the trucks for my business. Do NOT use tire shine etc coatings on your tires as it dries the rubber out and promotes premature cracking.


    X2 on the Michelin LTX MS2 tires. I have the 265-75R/16-E on my 2500 D/A. Very great tires, but costly.

    Had excellent results with these tires. FS Transforce is good tire also, I just have had better luck overall with the Michelins.
  • PDX_Zs's avatar
    PDX_Zs
    Explorer
    Jun 06, 2017
    I had similar deal with those tires. Discount tire and BFG were great. Thus warranted the old tires for life left and got me into a set of BFG all terrains for a modest upcharge.
  • travelnutz's avatar
    travelnutz
    Explorer II
    Jun 06, 2017
    For me, Michelin, Michelin, Michelin LTX MS2 265/75/16-E. Mine have never cracked on the side walls etc. Very long wearing, excellent traction, and never a blowout yet in over 24 years of heavy truck camper and 5th wheel hauling. It's all I will have on any of our 2500 or 3500 trucks and the trucks for my business. Do NOT use tire shine etc coatings on your tires as it dries the rubber out and promotes premature cracking.

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