Vibrator Free!
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Vibrator Free!
I just now returned to the office from my local, friendly tire dealer.
On Tuesday of this week, I asked him to order me a set of Kumho Ecsta STX (Street/Sport Truck All-Season) to replace the OEM BFGoodrich Radial Long Trail T/A (Highway All-Season) tires.
He got them in today, mounted and did a good balance, and (drum roll please) they cured my 65 - 75 mph nibble.
I know that I was taking a chance, since I was on the hook for $290 exchange, but here were my reasons.
1. Generally, in my experience, OEM tires are not the best available, the manufacturers are said to buy the brand that is the low bid, every few dollars savings adds to their profit margin,
2. the BFG tires just looked like they were prone to wander and shake. Look at Tire Rack and compare the two tread patterns, and also look at the ratings.
3. I have years of experience with Kuhmo race (and near race) rubber on my sports racer, trust them at speed, and trust Kuhmo's fine reputation.
I am one happy camper.
BTW, the dealer inflated the Kuhmos to 40 psi, and recommended to stay at that level of inflation, no matter what the gas door sticker indicates.
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2004 F150 Scab Lariat 4x2 5.4L LSD Trailer Tow Pkg
On Tuesday of this week, I asked him to order me a set of Kumho Ecsta STX (Street/Sport Truck All-Season) to replace the OEM BFGoodrich Radial Long Trail T/A (Highway All-Season) tires.
He got them in today, mounted and did a good balance, and (drum roll please) they cured my 65 - 75 mph nibble.
I know that I was taking a chance, since I was on the hook for $290 exchange, but here were my reasons.
1. Generally, in my experience, OEM tires are not the best available, the manufacturers are said to buy the brand that is the low bid, every few dollars savings adds to their profit margin,
2. the BFG tires just looked like they were prone to wander and shake. Look at Tire Rack and compare the two tread patterns, and also look at the ratings.
3. I have years of experience with Kuhmo race (and near race) rubber on my sports racer, trust them at speed, and trust Kuhmo's fine reputation.
I am one happy camper.
BTW, the dealer inflated the Kuhmos to 40 psi, and recommended to stay at that level of inflation, no matter what the gas door sticker indicates.
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2004 F150 Scab Lariat 4x2 5.4L LSD Trailer Tow Pkg
