Tires: Michelin vs. Bridgestone

[Keith_in_a_Flai]

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 going to go back to steel.
A friend who actually owns a local tire store has recommended the Bridgestone Duravis R250 tire, which he says is comparable to the XPS Rib and a little cheaper.
Does anyone here have experience with either tire? What is your opinion?
Thanks.

[Road_Runners]

If it were me I would stick with the Michelin XPS ribbed. I think they are the very best tire and safest tire you can put on a fifth wheel.

[KD4UPL]

I've had Duravis tires (not sure of the model) on a 3500 SRW truck hauling my truck camper. I had them loaded right at or over their weight capacity and logged thousands of trouble free miles.

[Tom_Barb]

We went for the Michelins, no regrets.

[topflite51]

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.

[enblethen]

I would be looking at Toyos.
The Duravis is a summer tire. Not sure if you want that style in Colorado.

[donn0128]

Look at the Firestone Transforce also. Another option that has gotten good reciews