Looking for a decent all around closed shoulder tire.

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by dlstruck, Feb 12, 2017.

  1. dlstruck

    dlstruck Medium Load Member

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    I need 4 tires on one of my trucks. I bought it with 4 Hercules recaps and 4 #### tires. I decided to run the Hercules until they blew or got worn out and get 4 cheap tires for the other axle until I saved up for better ones. Paid $800 total for some cheap Chinese crap and 80k miles later, 2 are almost done. Surprisingly the Hercules are wearing very slowly and evenly. I'd guess they have at least another 50k left if they don't blow.

    Anyways, I'm looking for a decent set of tires but not sure what to buy or how to research. Every tire place I call will recommend their prefered model and claim they're "as good as Michelins". I don't want to buy cheap crap anymore but also not trying to spend $500+ per tire.

    Any recommendations? I usually do mix of local and round trips of 1000 miles or less. I'll do big cross country trips a few times a year though. I'm thinking a closed shoulder tire would be the best for me. I pull flatbed and mostly stay on paved roads.
     
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  3. clausland

    clausland Road Train Member

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    You anywhere near NH?
     
  4. Ruthless

    Ruthless Road Train Member

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    Who has a good price there?
     
  5. clausland

    clausland Road Train Member

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    Never bought from the man, but may be worth checking out his extensive inventory. He's in Mason, NH on the MA line, north of Fitchburg, MA. 603 eight01 2405.
     
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  6. Cat sdp

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    Sullivan tire ...Rt3A Bow.
     
  7. Steve62

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    Wind power WDL 11245 closed shoulder $318 each Canadian. Sold by OK tire up here. I am thinking they should be around $200 USD.
     
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  8. Steve62

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    Firestone T819 thinking they are around the same price $319 Can.
     
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  9. Ruthless

    Ruthless Road Train Member

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    I've bought from them at that location and a couple others in mass. They're ok. Willing to make deals.
     
  10. Cat sdp

    Cat sdp . .

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    They beat the prices on all the bs national accounts I've ever checked out..

    Ooida, etc
     
  11. Dirty-Low-Walker

    Dirty-Low-Walker Medium Load Member

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    I installed 8 new on my KW and noticed they were causing a slight vibration, after they started to wear i noticed they were worn more in the 12 o clock position "egg shaped"
    I removed them and replaced with Hancook tires.
     
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