Need tires.

[Skydiver]

I need info on who makes the longest lasting 215/85/16 Hiway tires. I would like a good riding tire. Please list at least 3 brands if possible. Also does anyone make an 8 ply?

1996 3500 4x2.

Thanks Tim

 

[AlK]

I have almost 90,000 km on Michelin 235/85/16 XPS Traction tires on my 92 4x4 and I can probably get 100,000 km. 99% of the time my truck carries no load. The tread is fairly agressive but they run fairly quietly and I have had absolutely no problem with them. Personally I will stick with Michelins they are a little pricey but that is what I run on my vehicles. What is important to help with longevity in tires is ensure that they are properly inflated.

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Al

 

[pwknapp]

good tires

I also run michelin XPS tractions. Pricey but well worth it. Run heavily loaded at least half the time and these hold up well. If you want some a little cheaper try the michelin LTX (not the LT). I got 75k out of a set of 6. Rotated every 10k.

 

[hdtrukn]

Great tires

Just put new shoes on my 1999 3500 2wd

Went with Michelins again.

Was 215/85/16 M/S

Now 235/85/16 LTX A/T

Best price $147ea installed @ costco

Comes with lifetime balance and rotation.

Speedo is slow by 3mph @ 65

Good Luck

 

[DR]

It took me about 20 years to learn. All I run now is Michelins. They handle well, last forever (60,000 - 75,000 on a 4wd) and I can't remember the last time I had a flat on one.

 

[Skydiver]

Hard lesson learned.

I will go for the Michelins.

I would like for to know if the 245/75/16 will fit on the rear of this 96 model and give me 1 inch of clearence.

On the first set of Michelins that I bought for my wives old Mercedes lasted about 1500 miles. I was running about 70 mph and this redneck(no disrespect,I'm 1-2) pulls out in front of us and the sliding begins. We slid for about 60 or 70 feet .

The tires were shot. Flat spots.

But the kids thought that sliding a car was the coolest thing ever.

From that point on I said "I'll never buy an expensive set of tires again". Well that was 11 years ago. I will buy expensive tires once again.

Tim

 

[hdtrukn]

Will it fit

From what I understand, its really tight with 245s.

Would be nice, 245/75 are same diameter as 215/85

no change in speedo reading.

I think you have to go with the new 2001 rims, offset is different.

Just my understanding.

Scott

 

[pwknapp]

skydiver

The local Michelin rep tryed to fit some different sizes on my stock rims but the largest we could was the 235/85 16's. I prefer the taller with the 4. 10. Rumor has it Michelin is selling some 33/9. 00 16's in Europe, not here yet.