bristles wrote:
I've never run any Michlelin's on a pick up. I do have a say so on what tires are purchased to run on our class 8 trucks, IMHO and opinion's from tire dealers, Michelin uses a softer sidewall rubber compound. This makes mounting the tires easier but also lets the tire "walk". It somewhat feels like driving on an underinflated tire. I'm not putting down Michelin. They are one of the top of the line tire companies. I would check the tire spec's for load range, sidewall ply's against other brands to see if they match up. I found a 16 inch tire that's a 12 ply on a 1 ton. Rides stiff but doesn't flex much. Holds up to everything I can give it.
Michelin XPS have steel belts in the sidewalls. Installers complain like mad because the are VERY tough to mount. They DO NOT walk. The ride is stiff. Not your standard Michelin sedan tire.
Rick
