Tires: Michelin vs. Bridgestone
Our 1993 Flair came with Michelin XPS Rib tires (steel casing) and when they needed replacing, we used the same. Last time we went with their X RAD LT version (polyester casing, which was OK, but we ...
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The problem with the Firestone TransForce's is that they are not steel sidewalls like the R250's unless they have recently changed their composition. Have not heard of anyone having problems with the R250's and they will be my next tire purchase if available. I was traveling in the Pacific Northwest just outside of Portland Or and needed two steer tires this summer, the R250's were not available in the NW, they would have to come from a warehouse in southern CA and it would be 6 days. Was told the reason they were not stocked up there was that they were not considered a good winter/wet tire in my size which is Lt235/85/16. Hope this helps.
