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Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 09-23-2015, 11:03 PM
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Posted By Rossue
Appreciate that; know I'm probably paranoid about...

Appreciate that; know I'm probably paranoid about Chinese tires- heck even iphones are made there. Somehow the ghost of Wo Fat still haunts me I guess.
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 09-23-2015, 10:02 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 11,936
Posted By Rossue
Thank you Bill; will report on choice. I realize...

Thank you Bill; will report on choice. I realize that we're somewhat in a niche category, with the 20K miles/year so far. Probably not the only ones though and my interest was piqued by the Oliver...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 09-23-2015, 04:32 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 11,936
Posted By Rossue
The last set of tires bought for a Ford E-150...

The last set of tires bought for a Ford E-150 recently were Toyo's. The Hankook's didn't last well and was told that Michelins were not a good choice because they didn't have a lot rubber. So it...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 09-23-2015, 04:24 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 11,936
Posted By Rossue
Can't find an LT Michelin in a 15"; Oliver is...

Can't find an LT Michelin in a 15"; Oliver is using 16" wheels. Thanks for the warning on Yokohamas- seemed like I had a similar experience on a new Sequoia once.
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 09-23-2015, 03:44 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 11,936
Posted By Rossue
Agree & more than many know. Have been...

Agree & more than many know. Have been researching for a good amount of time now and have narrowed down the short list of LT tires: Yokohama Geolander HTS 6-ply for $512. or Goodyear Wrangler HT...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 09-22-2015, 08:04 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 11,936
Posted By Rossue
So it seems that there are few LT choices out...

So it seems that there are few LT choices out there now and they're $$$. The Goodyear Wrangler HT(215/75 R15) is one and purportedly U.S. made. A set of four is $660, whereas a set of Chinese Master...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 09-22-2015, 06:39 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 11,936
Posted By Rossue
Unfortunately you're right- it's all coming back...

Unfortunately you're right- it's all coming back now; Michelin stopped making that size a few years back. Wonder what size the Oliver is using- a 235/75 R15?

In checking my tread depth I don't...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 09-22-2015, 05:53 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 11,936
Posted By Rossue
The basic argument for ST tires is the sidewalls...

The basic argument for ST tires is the sidewalls are stiffer and can handle the lateral loads better. The con is that there doesn't seem to be an ST tire out there that has people singing it's...
Forum: Maintenance, Winterizing and Routine Care 09-22-2015, 05:18 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 11,936
Posted By Rossue
Been weighing ST vs. LT tires and have read much...

Been weighing ST vs. LT tires and have read much pros & cons. What is interesting is that Oliver is touting for their 2016 trailer several upgrades including nitrogen filled Michelin LTX MS/2 tires.
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