Dually Tires

jerem0621 wrote:

Jarlaxle wrote:

jerem0621 wrote:
Well, it's that time.. 6 new tires for King Triton are in the near future...

Seeing this is my first HD truck I am a little lost on tires. I know I need load range "E" LT tires. But other than that I'm lost. The price is all over the place and there are so many brands.

I have never had good service out of Michelin car tires... I hear people with them on their duallys go 80-100k on a set... I'm not sure I am ready to spend an extra $1000.00 on them due to my past experience with this brand...

Firestone Transforce HT are on the truck now... They are worn out and not a good indicator of how they would perform new. They seem to have good traction and perform good on wet roads.

I have had great experience with Pep Boys house brand tires called Definity. They are made in the USA by Cooper... Over the years I have had several sets of Definity tires on various vehicles. So out of curiosity I called my local Pep-Boys and they quoted me around $1000.00 (after rebate) for a set of six Definity LT235/85r16 60,000 mile load range "E" tires. With road hazzard warrenty, taxes etc.

Being someone who has small kids the budget tends to be pretty tight so I am really temped to buy a set of these Definity tires. I know I am basically buying a set of Cooper Tires and am satisfied with this brand based on my experience. Also this truck is becoming my daily driver and I will be putting about 70 miles per day on it.

What are your thoughts on dually tires. Do the Cooper/Definity tires hold up well on HD trucks? Should I just go back with Transforce tires? Michelins are not an option, based on my wallet and on my experience.

Any other brands I should consider?

Thanks!

Look no further! I run these on my F-350 (ran the EXACT same tire on my previous F-350) and have nothing but glowing praise for them. I run them right at the limit of the tire ratings in back without a problem.

The same tire is available in a 215/85R16, in sale. About $650 for six, shipped to your door.

Thanks, I spent a lot of time on their website. How has the tread life been?

Thanks

Excellent. They go ~50K on my F-350's, and that is some HARD use: plowing (which involves lots of tight maneuvering), heavy loads. Also, I have the Kedge Grip tires...the non-KG will go 10-15% longer. I'd figure yours would go longer, being a dually.