Hello All!
I am going to be in the market for some new tires for my truck (see signature) soon. The truck came with some off-brand AT tires that are cupping horribly on the same corner (always the tire on the pass front). I have managed to get about 35k out of them and they still have life, but every tire has the cupping issue (some worse than others) even with rotations about every 7-8k. I probably should have rotated them more often. I will be making a several-thousand mile trip soon with my new 5th wheel and I dont want to take any chances.
I am sure I have an alignment issue as well. I had an alignment shop put Thuren's recommendations on the truck and I think something is suspect about it. I also had the same shop put my Synergy steering on it and they didnt grease the tie-rods. I wound up driving it 5k miles before I figured that out.
I am staying with the factory tire size and the factory Laramie 18" wheels. I am also going to be towing heavy for a SRW truck and the towing competence and reliability is more important than looks or M/S/Ice performance. My trailer will weigh about 16,000lbs or better rolling down the road. I have done some reading and homework and have the following list built (in my current preferred order):
1. Cooper AT3 XLT (56 lbs ~$287 ea)
2. Michelin LTX M/S (51lbs ~$280 ea)
3. Falken A/T3W (59 lbs ~$370 ea)
4. Toyo A/T III (53 lbs ~370 ea)
Price is a concern to a degree which is the reason that the more expensive tires at at the bottom. If they are that much better/reliable or will last that much longer I will consider them. My biggest concern is towing competence and reliability. Secondary is my truck's desire to eat the outer row (chop) of tread blocks on the pass front tire and wanting a good wearing tire. Third will be tire noise.
Is there any other tire I should be considering? Is there a strong consideration to move to a Falken or Toyo for $100 more a tire?
Thanks, Scott
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