Diesel Truck Tires

[jerrymrc]

One word: DuraTrac

We were just discussing these tires over on Tacoma World (these are usually the center of all tire discussion debates) and some clown in Canada was claiming his buddy had a set with over 100,000km (about 60k miles to us 'Murikans) and still supposedly 50% tread left. Now, I can't speak to how accurate that particular claim is but it's well known that they are long lasting and can handle just about anything you can throw at them. When my dealer-supplied tires are due for a replacement I'm going w/DuraTracs.

I think the big difference is weight. My 98 weighs 7100 lbs with the 12V putting 975 over the front end. In addition I have a 250 lbs of "Critter Getter" on the front. Even rotating the tires I can watch how the fronts just take the brunt of the wear on mine.

I bought one set of new tires back in 01 "Firestone AT" and got 13,000 out of them. It does not get a lot of use these days so I just need to buy a set of used.

[Mtn.man]

One word: DuraTrac

We were just discussing these tires over on Tacoma World (these are usually the center of all tire discussion debates) and some clown in Canada was claiming his buddy had a set with over 100,000km (about 60k miles to us 'Murikans) and still supposedly 50% tread left. Now, I can't speak to how accurate that particular claim is but it's well known that they are long lasting and can handle just about anything you can throw at them. When my dealer-supplied tires are due for a replacement I'm going w/DuraTracs.

Not a Diesel

[TennVol]

I'm running Falken High Country A/T 245/75R16's on my 2004 F-350 Crew Cab 6.0L PSD. They've done well so far.

[T-Jet]

I'm running Falken High Country A/T 245/75R16's on my 2004 F-350 Crew Cab 6.0L PSD. They've done well so far.

I currently have Falken HC on my F250 crew PSD truck - they've worn down very quickly and I don't spin my tires or haul heavy loads. Very disappointed with their mileage. Maybe got 10-12K road miles on them.

I'm either going to Costco or with Michelins the next time unless someone shows me a better tire for wear.

[sp1tty]

I'm on my second set of Nitto Trail Grapplers. The size I use is 35-12.50/17. I got 50k out of my first set that I replaced just last week. I run them on my 2009 Dodge Ram 3500 with the Cummins. Some people hate on them for whatever reason, but I have nothing but great things to say about them.

[Tinelement]

I'm on my second set of Nitto Trail Grapplers. The size I use is 35-12.50/17. I got 50k out of my first set that I replaced just last week. I run them on my 2009 Dodge Ram 3500 with the Cummins. Some people hate on them for whatever reason, but I have nothing but great things to say about them.

That's what I run.

I have 30k on mine currently. They need to be replaced. But I am pretty happy with 30k and a few smoke shows!!

I will be buying these again.

[Bailey Guns]

I've had two diesels..an F350 and an F250. The 350 never got more than 15K out of any set of tires. I'd have to start looking for new tires at about 12K. That was about 6-8 months of driving. The 250 did much better but I didn't drive it up and down the hill from Bailey to Denver and back every day.

But 30-50 thousand is really optimistic on a heavy truck in my opinion. Especially if you're looking at something like a load range "E" tire.

[sp1tty]

I'm not a big fan of bfg's either after my friends telling me they got 15k out of them. Both were on newer model duramax gmc's. Out of the ones Mtn.man mentioned, i like the coopers and Toyo's.

[sp1tty]

It seems like with some tires it's really hit or miss. Ex. The huge difference in miles out of the bfg's.

Also, if you need to check out prices, here's a few websites that I looked at before buying. I ended up finding the best price and then having discount tire match that.
Keep in mind tirebuyer has free shipping on all tires to most areas.
Tiresdirect.net
Treaddepot.com
Tirecrawler.net
Tirebuyer.com

[opie011]

30 to 50k on a set of all terrain tires isn't gonna happen. Have you looked at the Michelin LTX AT2 tires? I know they aren't the most aggressive, but they are a very good tire.

I get 55k out of my BFG A/Ts that are only D rated on my cummins towing 8-10k almost daily. My dad get 65k on the same tire but E rated.

I'm on my second set of Nitto Trail Grapplers. The size I use is 35-12.50/17. I got 50k out of my first set that I replaced just last week. I run them on my 2009 Dodge Ram 3500 with the Cummins. Some people hate on them for whatever reason, but I have nothing but great things to say about them.

Haven't tried these but had terrible luck with the TerraGrapplers

EEEGGGHH noway. BFG's are the most overrated tires in the world.

Lok into Cooper, Kelley, MultiMile, Toyo. all make good LT tires with better milage than you will ever see out of a BFG Overpriced stuff.

It's all about who you know when it comes to buying some things