New Tires
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New Tires
I have read some of the postings regarding tires, in particular from Wal-Mart. I too am hoping to purchase a great tire at a low price. My truck has 255/70/16's, and I would like to find an optimal tire for mainly highway use. Has anyone tried the Yokohama Geolanders? I have also looked at the Goodyear Tracker from Wal-Mart. Anyone tried these?
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I've read good reports on the Yokohama Geolanders and you usually see good prices on them. Just remember when shopping for tires that sometimes cheap is, well, cheap. Look for a good price on a quality tire and you will save money in the long run.
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The Geolandars (Yes, I spelled it right) are what I have on Now. They were on there when I bought the truck with 66,000 KM (about 43K Mi) 5 months ago.
They Ride nice, and even with very little thread left, I am very impressed with the wet traction. I would even say somewhat incredible in wet traction given that they are what I would consider on their last leg.
I am however getting a new set of Dueler Revos put on This friday
From what I have read, the revos probably have a better Snow traction (Very important in New-Brunswick, Canada) and I think, better tread life as well.
The Tread pattern of the Revo and the Geolander.. oups, Geolandar are very similar. And also the OWL (Outside White Lettering) are very similar.
I hope I didn't confuse the matter even more
Dennis
They Ride nice, and even with very little thread left, I am very impressed with the wet traction. I would even say somewhat incredible in wet traction given that they are what I would consider on their last leg.
I am however getting a new set of Dueler Revos put on This friday
From what I have read, the revos probably have a better Snow traction (Very important in New-Brunswick, Canada) and I think, better tread life as well.
The Tread pattern of the Revo and the Geolander.. oups, Geolandar are very similar. And also the OWL (Outside White Lettering) are very similar.
I hope I didn't confuse the matter even more
Dennis
Last edited by dpostman; Aug 31, 2004 at 08:17 AM.
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I just had Firestone Destination LEs installed yesterday for $404 with tax. I feel this is a very nice tire and it has a lengthy warranty for a truck tire (60,000 miles). The tire is much smoother and quiet than the Generals that were origianal equipment.
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I havent owned a set of the yokohamas but my friends who have had them experienced some premature wear. I recently got the nitto terra grapplers and i love them. Not trying to give you a pitch or anything, but these tires perform great and were priced great too. I got mine form disount tire direct with free shipping.
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I agree with the Firestone Destination LE.
Just had them installed and wow what a difference from the crappy General Grabbers. Smooth quite ride. Mostly highway miles for me. 02 with 85,000 miles. $377.50 total for 4 installed. Bought 3 got one free.
Check tirerack.com for reviews on tires. The firestones had a 8.7 customer recommendation.
Just had them installed and wow what a difference from the crappy General Grabbers. Smooth quite ride. Mostly highway miles for me. 02 with 85,000 miles. $377.50 total for 4 installed. Bought 3 got one free.
Check tirerack.com for reviews on tires. The firestones had a 8.7 customer recommendation.
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From: south western NYS Latitude: 42.34 N, Longitude: 78.46 W
just bought a set of 4 from walmart they are liberator A/T 265/16 for 320.00 insatlled with road hazzard they have been on now for 11,000 miles and little wear and great traction on and off road. good buy.....