Tires...

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by DC CAB, Aug 29, 2014.

  1. DC CAB

    DC CAB Medium Load Member

    Hey guys and gals. What are your preferred brand of tires? I have had Goodyear 572 LHDs for the last 13 months and am soon to be after a new set. What do you prefer and think is the better? I have also hear that Bridgestones are quite good.

    Thanks for any replies.
     
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  3. boneebone

    boneebone Road Train Member

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    Your Drives only lasted you 13 months? If you are looking for Longivity and if Rolling Resistance isn't too much of a issue , then the Bridgestone M726EL, in my opinion, are the best longest lasting Drive tires on the market. With proper care and rotation you can easily get 250k miles out of a set.
     
  4. Derailed

    Derailed Road Train Member

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    X2 on the M726Els. Looking around for a deal on a set myself
     
  5. Mooose

    Mooose Light Load Member

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    Everyone has their own preferences, mine are Michelin, can't help myself, I've always been pleased with the life I get from them, XZA3 Steers, XDN2 Drives. But there's nothing wrong with Bridgestone or Good Years.
     
  6. xsetra

    xsetra Road Train Member

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    Recaps on the drives only.
     
  7. Charli Girl

    Charli Girl Road Train Member

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    Waz the best " rolling resistance" tire? I do a lot of mountain climbing in a prostar
     
  8. Johny41

    Johny41 Road Train Member

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    My last 2 sets were bfg dr 444, lasted 450k miles/ set; last month i got a set of new bfg454, 100RR; I hope they last like dr444.
     
    baha Thanks this.
  9. rollin coal

    rollin coal Road Train Member

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    What was the deal with your G572's only lasting 13 months? Fortycal runs 572's on his tractor. Speaks highly of and says he's getting a lot of mileage on them. I've got G572 recaps on my drives and think they're the best thing since beer in a can. Wearing really well and the fuel mileage is on par with what I was getting from the smooth worn down yokohamas. My next set of virgins will be 572's. Read some complaints about G399 steers in the garage section also. I've had decent luck with those also.
     
  10. Pool6710

    Pool6710 Medium Load Member

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    Your company makes tire decisions for you.
     
  11. DC CAB

    DC CAB Medium Load Member

    First off, thanks for the replies.

    Secondly, I don't know if this will make a difference, but I am in a day cab and run mostly city, but do run a bit of mileage loads, too. I do run into a bit of stop and go/traffic situations when in the city. Is that a difference maker as compared to long haul?
     
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