Need help on what tires to get

RAS43 wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:
BTW I priced the Michelin MS2's from Discount for my dually then I figured Costco was going to be less, NOT! Discount was 2-$300 less I can't remember exactly but I was shocked. So be sure to check on Discount. They also give a Military discount.

It is probably a regional or dealer thing but I have never been able to get a better deal from Discount over Costco around here. Just today I shopped tires for my Ridgeline and Costco was $100 less for the same tire with everything the same. And their service has been great.

I agree I have purchased several sets from Costco.. That was in the Nevada so I will compare in NW WA and see what difference there is.

I would not touch Michelin tires if you live in Florida and park in the full sun. The tires on my GMC which are about 4 years old have less than 20,000 miles on them with great thread, BUT, the sidewalls have more dry rot(?) cracks than Popeye had Spinach. One dealer installed Kelly Springfield's on the rear while I was out of town. Too late to do anything about it but I will be replacing all 4 and Not from that tire dealer.

Cheapest I found tires is Tirerack.com… if you pick them up .

Cummins12V98 wrote:
BTW I priced the Michelin MS2's from Discount for my dually then I figured Costco was going to be less, NOT! Discount was 2-$300 less I can't remember exactly but I was shocked. So be sure to check on Discount. They also give a Military discount.

It is probably a regional or dealer thing but I have never been able to get a better deal from Discount over Costco around here. Just today I shopped tires for my Ridgeline and Costco was $100 less for the same tire with everything the same. And their service has been great.

If Walmart worked, good for you! Don't forget the new tires at the border.

Good call, I have them on my Dually with 25K and they look and drive awesome.

Perfect example of what I have said about Schwab for years. If you want "service" stick with LS.

I would be curious what Discount Tire would have been. I was just quoted $886 out the door at DT for MS2's in P265/70/17 for my Tahoe including a $70 rebate. I know they are a different load range but I bet DT would have been less. I paid $1,400 out the door for the 6 tires on my Dually last summer.

Thanks for all the advice.

We ended up getting Michelin LTX M/S-2 tires at Walmart. Costco wanted a 50% deposit which would have meant driving about 20 miles to their location and then going back again for the install. Walmart was $4 less a tire. $1199 total including taxes, valve stems (TPMS type), balancing and replacing our spare with one of our old tires. They didn't even charge an eco fee for disposal of the old tires or balancing the spare.

We ordered them over the phone and less than 3 hours later, the tires were in at Walmart. They got our truck in right away too, unlike Les Schwab which was about 45 min. just to get into a bay.

We checked tirerack.com for curiousity and found their price was higher than Walmart by about $30 a tire. We know from from previous experience that tires in Canada can be as much as double the cost compared to in the US so while $1200 sounds like a lot, it would have been a LOT more back home.

The improvement in the ride is amazing. Smoother, quieter and much better handling. The old tires were an off-road pattern that came with the truck when we bought it. Can't wait to get on the road with the TT to see how much better towing is.

We pretty much new Les Schwaub was sizing us up, especially knowing we were foreigners travelling with an RV. DW is an accountant and very shrewd when it comes to spending money. We usually do our due diligence on the internet before parting with $$.

I'd say LS wants to take you for all they can! You should be getting Michelins for that much money. In my own experience, I'd avoid goodyear. One of the best set of P/U tires I've had was C rated Firestone Exploder tires (steeltex 4rs) on a 3/4T and they were among the best wearing, riding and handling, I've had, in the cheaper price range. I finally caved and put Michelins ($$$) on my dually 4 years ago and I think it will be Michelins for me, from now on. They ride sooo good and the tire shop said they are the only brand that stays that way, even when worn out. Sounds like you have load Es, so stay with that and the oem size unless you have a good reason not to. The only reason I tried range C on that 3/4T was hoping for a better ride but the difference was barely noticeable. BFG commercial TAs are going down hill and I've seen it first hand on our company vehicles... tread separations. Craig

chevor wrote:
If I ever get a new SRW truck Im considering going to a 19.5 rim and a 225 F rated tire.

I wish I had done it sooner, it's a great improvement for a SRW truck.

chevor wrote:

4x4ord wrote:
I would buy Bridgestone Duravis if you don't do a lot of off roading. I get about 75,000 miles on the Duravis and 40,000 miles on the two different Michelins that I have tried.

:(You can rule those out. Duravis not available in 18" rim size. The only tire I buy for my trucks is the R500. If I ever get a new SRW truck Im considering going to a 19.5 rim and a 225 F rated tire.

You are right. I couldn't get them in 20" for my Ford either.