Just purchased a new Nissan Armada with some really nice Michelin radial X P275/60 R20 tires. Max cold is 51psi. My question is, should I run these until they need to be replaced or should I switch out to an LT. I've had Michelin LTs before and let loved them, if I remember correctly those were max 80psi cold. It's the softer sidewall I'm sure I'll notice, but I doubt I'll get much credit on these even though they're new. Any thoughts?

My thought is it depends on what your weights are. If the axle and tire weights are within specs, I would air them to max PSI while towing and wear them out. If you're over the ratings well, that decides it for you. You could sell them on Craigslist rather than trade them in. You should get more for them that way. Good luck.

Run them till they wear out.... There rated to hold whatever your truck will handle.

I would run them and not think twice about it.However...I've had great luck getting good money for used tires - some near new, others nearly worn-out - on Craiglist.

See if they are on the recall.Michelin recallI would keep an eye on them. I would not run them down too far and also check their dates.

I would sell them while they are new and go with D or E Michelins. Too soft of a tire makes towing a TT no fun at all.

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nohurry
Explorer
Jul 23, 2013
My thought is it depends on what your weights are. If the axle and tire weights are within specs, I would air them to max PSI while towing and wear them out. If you're over the ratings well, that decides it for you. You could sell them on Craigslist rather than trade them in. You should get more for them that way. Good luck.
abc40kids
Explorer
Jul 23, 2013
Run them till they wear out.... There rated to hold whatever your truck will handle.
pronstar
Explorer
Jul 23, 2013
I would run them and not think twice about it.

However...I've had great luck getting good money for used tires - some near new, others nearly worn-out - on Craiglist.
enblethen
Nomad
Jul 23, 2013
See if they are on the recall.
Michelin recall
I would keep an eye on them. I would not run them down too far and also check their dates.
Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Jul 23, 2013
I would sell them while they are new and go with D or E Michelins. Too soft of a tire makes towing a TT no fun at all.
nickthehunter
Nomad II
Jul 23, 2013
To late now but next time - put it in the deal with the dealer to swap out the tires. The dealer will be able to sell those P tires at full price and get the LT's at a better price to begin with. So in the end you'll get a better deal over all.
BUFFALODAN
Explorer
Jul 23, 2013
Tow with them and see how they feel. If they do OK keep them. If not buy a set of LTs and put the other ones on CL....someone will buy them up fast
Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Jul 23, 2013
nickthehunter wrote:
To late now but next time - put it in the deal with the dealer to swap out the tires. The dealer will be able to sell those P tires at full price and get the LT's at a better price to begin with. So in the end you'll get a better deal over all.

That is good advice, also it works well when buying a RV and telling them they have a deal if they up grade the tires.
harper223
Explorer
Jul 23, 2013
They have 100 miles on them. I wouldn't even know what to ask for them. I'll check around for comparable prices.
pronstar
Explorer
Jul 23, 2013
I would sell them for at least $400 on Craigslist...put them up for $600 and leave $400 as your minimum. They'll sell.

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