New Tires

[CBlack]

Just had new Michelin LTX MS/2s put on today. The only thing I can say is, "why did I wait so long. " Amazingly quiet, smooth ride even on bumpy roads and much better handling. The truck had Goodyear Wrangler A/Ts (came on the truck).



The Michelins are far superior.



Thanks to all who recommended them and I can't recommend them highly enough.

 

[seafish]

What size, load rating and price??

 

[CBlack]

265/70/17

Load E I believe. I paid $1200 mounted and balanced at a local dealer. (I like to support local small businesses)

 

[MChrist]

Yep, Michelins have always been a superior tire in my experience and in the experience of others. Also, a surprising amount of traction for a tire that doesn't look aggressive. I would use them on my truck if they made a 285/70/17 LRE.
Congratulations on your purchase.

 

[BILLUA]

Just had new Michelin LTX MS/2s put on today. The only thing I can say is, "why did I wait so long. " Amazingly quiet, smooth ride even on bumpy roads and much better handling. The truck had Goodyear Wrangler A/Ts (came on the truck).

The Michelins are far superior.

Thanks to all who recommended them and I can't recommend them highly enough.

I recently put those tires on as my steer tires and was equally impressed.

In fact, I was so impressed, that I replaced the worn out Revos (also a good tire) on my wifes Jeep Liberty CRD with the MS/2's also.

 

[seafish]

I would use them on my truck if they made a 285/70/17 LRE.

YUP... . you, me and a whole bunch of other ram truck drivers too!!!

 

[Jim W]

I installed mine a 1 1/2 ago almost 15,000 miles on them, rotate the tires every 6,000 miles. To me they are the best tire on the market for my needs.

Jim W.

 

[dresslered]

I put them on my dually and picked up an honest 1-mpg. Haven't tried them in the snow or ice yet.

 

[CBlack]

Yep, Michelins have always been a superior tire in my experience and in the experience of others. Also, a surprising amount of traction for a tire that doesn't look aggressive. I would use them on my truck if they made a 285/70/17 LRE.
Congratulations on your purchase.

YUP... . you, me and a whole bunch of other ram truck drivers too!!!

Why that particular size?

The Michelin site says you can get them in that size... not sure about LRE though.

 

[seafish]

Why that particular size?

The Michelin site says you can get them in that size... not sure about LRE though.

You are right, they make them in a 285/75/17, but NOT in a LRE.
Many drivers like the way that diameter tire look and work with our trucks, but want the added capacity and sidewall stability of a LRE, as opposed to a LRD.

 

[EricBu12]

got all ya'll beat. . but I tow a heavy 5th though.....

The pic is of my old Michelin XDE-MS 245/70R-19. 5" . . "F" Rated 12 ply. . 4080# @ 90 psi.

My new tire is a Toyo 225/70R-19. 5" "G" rated 14 ply... 3950# @ 105 psi... a little stiff but pretty smooth. . Rims are Ricksons Forged Aluminum.

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[dresslered]

got all ya'll beat. .

Not us dually owners! :-laf 6 x 3042 lbs. 18,253-lbs.



Nice looking wheels. I wanted them for my truck but it appears I can't do it without an inner steel rim.