I need feedback on what tires I should purchase for my 2001 Dodge 3500 DRW 2 wheel drive with 48,500 miles air bags and a diesel engine. I currently have original factory Michelin LTX M/S 235/85/R16 E load tires which I need to replace due to age of tire. I have a 10.5 foot slide in camper. I use truck 85% of time for slide in truck camping thus low mileage.Happy with current Michelin tires with camper or empty except in winter when empty.The truck spins out with even light snow. I'm thinking of getting Michelin XPS Traction Tires but also considering the Michelin Defender LTX M/S tire, which replaces the previous models now being discontinued.Anyone have experience with the Michelin XPS Traction tire or with new Defender. Defender could likely cover 90% of my driving needs except winter.I am not going to be going down muddy trails with a 2 wheel drive dually have jeep for that. I don't want to change tire size either.Your feedback is appreciated.Matt

I ran Michelins (AT2s) for past 10 yrs on my 2007 3500Just replaced them with Cooper Discoverer (ATPs)Ran Coopers for many years on other vehicles. Liked them, got great service from them so went back to them.Time will tell-----so far very pleasedCooper Discoverer

JMHO - I love Michelins. Have a lot of vehicles and always use them. Used to Road Race Superbikes and was sponsored by them. Great R&D, design, etc. Bill

It's a 2wd dually. Anything other than a snow tire is going to be like that in light snow. Just get an all season tire you like best. I'm sure Michelins are great tires. My favorite brand is BFG. I'm not convinced the Michelins are worth twice the price.

I had XPS Traction tires on my 1995 F350 and loved them. They are an excellent choice for hauling a heavy TC because of their all steel construction. The steel belts extend up into the side walls, and make them much stiffer than regular radial tires. This helps minimize side to side sway, and improves handling while hauling the TC. I had about 50K miles on the tires when I sold the truck, and there was a lot of tread left. They weren't noisy at all. I also was able to balance them using only Dynabeads ( ceramic balancing beads inside the tires).I wish Michelin made the XPS Traction tires in more than just two or three sizes. :):)

If the tires still have tread keep them and get a rear end. For the price of 6 micheleins you can get a limited slip rear end installed. $1200 at the dealer and likely less at a local transmission shop, that was on a Chevy but the Dodge should not be much different.

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Old-Biscuit
Explorer III
Jun 01, 2017
I ran Michelins (AT2s) for past 10 yrs on my 2007 3500

Just replaced them with Cooper Discoverer (ATPs)

Ran Coopers for many years on other vehicles. Liked them, got great service from them so went back to them.
Time will tell-----so far very pleased

Cooper Discoverer
pastorbillv
Explorer II
Jun 01, 2017
JMHO - I love Michelins. Have a lot of vehicles and always use them. Used to Road Race Superbikes and was sponsored by them. Great R&D, design, etc.

Bill
languiduck
Explorer
Jun 01, 2017
It's a 2wd dually. Anything other than a snow tire is going to be like that in light snow. Just get an all season tire you like best. I'm sure Michelins are great tires. My favorite brand is BFG. I'm not convinced the Michelins are worth twice the price.
NRALIFR
Explorer
Jun 02, 2017
I had XPS Traction tires on my 1995 F350 and loved them.

They are an excellent choice for hauling a heavy TC because of their all steel construction. The steel belts extend up into the side walls, and make them much stiffer than regular radial tires. This helps minimize side to side sway, and improves handling while hauling the TC. I had about 50K miles on the tires when I sold the truck, and there was a lot of tread left. They weren't noisy at all. I also was able to balance them using only Dynabeads ( ceramic balancing beads inside the tires).

I wish Michelin made the XPS Traction tires in more than just two or three sizes.

:):)
NMDriver
Explorer
Jun 02, 2017
If the tires still have tread keep them and get a rear end. For the price of 6 micheleins you can get a limited slip rear end installed. $1200 at the dealer and likely less at a local transmission shop, that was on a Chevy but the Dodge should not be much different.
Matthew2
Explorer
Jun 02, 2017
I did order what I believe was called posi traction when ordered truck new.
The Michelin XPS Traction tire seems to have more steel belt especially on the sidewall when I look at spec online. The Michelin Defender tire weighs 43 lbs while the XPS traction weighs 56 lbs.
But the XPS traction tire is rated higher on mud and gravel but not higher rated in snow.
I would think XPS Traction tire would perform better in snow.
jmtandem
Explorer II
Jun 02, 2017
Toyos work very well on my Ram 3500 dually. 50,000 plus miles to a set. I did go with one set of Michelins and was not impressed.
Kayteg1
Explorer II
Jun 02, 2017
I've been Michelins fan in the years when I drove a lot with 1 exception.
They always suck on ski trips, even with no ice on the road.
Lately - driving much less I don't need tires that last 60 or 100,000 as they will age and don't hesitate to buy Chinese tires.
Those don't last very long, but give better traction.
Unfortunately tire choice is always sacrificing one benefit for the other.
Hemi_Joel
Explorer
Jun 02, 2017
Toyo open country. I got 70,000+ miles out of a last set. They were on the truck when I purchased it. This is hauling the camper and or a trailer 95% of the time, so I can't really comment on the empty traction. When they finally wore out I bought a set of good years. They were so horrible compared to the toyos I sold them off and bought another set of Toyo Open Country. Now I am happy
Pauljdav
Explorer
Jun 02, 2017
Get your tires siped Makes a huge difference for pretty low price.