New Tires for an F-350
My 2013 F-350 came with Michelin LT275/70/18s. They're about ready to replace at 45,000, which is a little disappointing. (Most of my other Michelins have given me 70,000+ of good service.) These were...
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BB_TX wrote:
My experience has been that OEM tires do not last nearly as long as replacement tires, even if the replacement tires are exactly the same brand, model, and size as the OEM tires you are replacing. Only got about 35,000 on OEM Bridgestones on last Expedition, and a little over 40,000 on OEM Michelins on current F350. Have used Michelin replacements on most vehicles and never a sidewall checking issue.
Truth or myth, have read that OEM tires are slightly different than exact replacements (slightly different compound and/or "shaved") to maximize new vehicle mpg.
Absolutely agree. Every new vehicle I've ever bought has worn out the OEM tires much earlier than the tires that replaced them. I have also heard that the OEM tire compound is different.
I have always replaced with Michelins and got great mileage from them. My 2013 Ford dually came with Generals. The fronts got replaced at 42k and the rears at about 45k (could have gone another 5k) - with Michelins. Now at 55k on the truck odo, all 6 still look as new.
