charlyhors Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 I have 30K on my 2014 F350, and the General tires are about gone. We plan on RVing for a number of more years, so I'm looking for some good tires, which also would have a good tread for driving on back desert and forest roads. Any suggestions on good tires and values? They are LT245/75R17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 I ran B.F.Goodrich T/A commercial, m&s tires on my dually. I discovered UPS runs them on their delivery trucks, and decided if the UPS accountants think they are the best bang for the buck, I should too. I normally got about 60,000 miles out of a set before they were obviously no longer good for driving in sand or dirt. We began our Alaska trip on a set that already had about 35,000 on them, and they performed well; no tire problems on the truck. I don't think they perform well in mud though, I got stuck in my pasture in 6" mud, and had to pull out the truck with my tractor. That may be partially due to the weight of a dually, long-bed, crewcab, duramax. We didn't have any problems driving 10 miles out in the desert North of Quartzite to view an old copper mining town being restored, but I used 4WD. The problem is width and length of my dually driving to these places. 2000 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom USQ40JD, ISC 8.3 Cummins 350, Spartan MM Chassis. USA IN 1SG retired;Good Sam Life member,FMCA ." And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy 20 Jan 1961 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dartmouth01 Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 I asked a similar question for my SRW 2500HD and the consensu was Michelins. I was looking for highway tread, good steering feel, but capable enough in snow and dirt. Based on price, if performance equates to cost, they indeed are the most expensive load range E tire i see. I had Bridgestones on the TV when I bought it and they were decent amd lasted at least 50k towing a 14k 5th wheel. I now have Cooper Discoverys on and while they have worn well (50+k so far) the handling was mushier the first I drove on them. Dont want to make that mistake again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TreyandSusan Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 Whatever you get make sure they have appropriate weight carrying capacity for the weight you are loading on the rear axle. Susan & Trey Selman | email | HDT: '01 770 VED12 | 5er: '02 40' Travel Supreme RLTSOA | '16 Piaggio MP3 500 | '15 Smart Cabrio | Personal Blog | HHRV Resource Guide | HHRV Campgrounds | Recreation Vehicle Safety & Education Foundation | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjhunter01 Posted October 23, 2016 Report Share Posted October 23, 2016 I run 16" Michelin tires on my Chevy dually and generally get 70k+ miles on them, currently on my 3rd set. Premium tires are worth the extra $$. Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rynosback Posted October 24, 2016 Report Share Posted October 24, 2016 I run 16" Michelin tires on my Chevy dually and generally get 70k+ miles on them, currently on my 3rd set. Premium tires are worth the extra $$.Greg I agree, you get what you pay for. 2015 Ram 3500 RC DRW CTD AISIN 410 rear 2016 Mobile Suites 38RSB3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skunk workz Posted October 24, 2016 Report Share Posted October 24, 2016 I'm in the Michelin camp as well.Did lots of research before replacing the tires that were on my truck when I bought it used, and the Michelin's kept coming to the top of the list (on both RV sites, and in other groups where pulling heavy trailers with a dually was relevant). Not cheap, but it's one less thing I have worry about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeBeFulltimers Posted October 24, 2016 Report Share Posted October 24, 2016 Firestone Transforce. As good as Michelin for 2/3 the cost. Fulltiming since September 1, 2010 2012 Ford F-350 PSD SRW Lariat Crew Cab 2012 Montana 3585SA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D&J Posted October 24, 2016 Report Share Posted October 24, 2016 Firestone Transforce. As good as Michelin for 2/3 the cost. 2X Truck will get a set of them in the spring. Denny Denny & Jami SKP#90175 Most Timing with Mac our Scottie, RIP Jasper our Westie 2013 F350 SC DRW 6.2 V8 4.30 Gears 2003 HH Premier 35FKTG Home Base Nebraska Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobsallyh Posted October 24, 2016 Report Share Posted October 24, 2016 Well Bib, the Michelin Man, and I aren't on the same wave length. Two months ago the Michelin LTX MS2 were history with a lousy 47,000 miles on them. Down to the wear bar! 70,000 mile tread warranty. Certainly wasn't going back to Bib. A few dealers would not use the tread mile warranty if I bought another brand of tire. Discount Tire in Kalispell, MT. did honor the warranty as I bought Yokahamas. Allowed $40.00 a tire, so a grand total of $240.00 on the six. Of course they asked if I wanted to stay with Bib. What Michelin has done is rename that tire, same tread , but have LOWERED the tread wear warranty to 50,000 miles. There are some LTX's still in the market while they phase them out. We Be Fulltimers hit the nail on the head. Before going to the LTX's I had Firestone TransForce tires on and got 45,000 out of them for a heck of a lot less than Michelins. But at the time I succumbed to the mileage the Michelin boys quoted they were getting and all I got was snake oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXiceman Posted October 24, 2016 Report Share Posted October 24, 2016 I have the Michelin LTX M/S2 and I will not get more than about 40,000 out of them, but we are towing heavy. I tried the Goodyear Kevlar belted tires and took them off under the 30 day ride guarantee. They were rough and could never get the truck to ride smooth. The original Generals lasted 28000 miles. Talked to several folks running Hankook on their duallies and they are getting good wear. for the $$$$. Ken Amateur radio operator, 2023 Cougar 22MLS, 2022 F150 Lariat 4x4 Off Road, Sport trim <br />Travel with 1 miniature schnauzer, 1 standard schnauzer and one African Gray parrot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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