Need help choosing drive tires

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by ThreeM, Sep 15, 2014.

  1. ThreeM

    ThreeM Light Load Member

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    I bought the 572's about 3 weeks ago, not sure if something is wrong with the tires or they are just too new but every time I'm empty and the truck passes me by on the highway they are loosing grip. It feels like I'm on ice and it;s nice and sunny and dry.

    Kinda freaking me out and I dont know what is it but does not feel good.
    I don;t think it's normal just because it's a brand new tire since I have maybe 15K mile on them already and they still feel the same....
    Any insights?
     
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  3. magoo68

    magoo68 Road Train Member

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    Some tires take a bit longer to cure/harden I've noticed
     
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  4. shatteredsquare

    shatteredsquare Road Train Member

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    goodyears have a soft case, they eat chunks out of themselves for no reason. don't buy anything other than Michelin X line, there's no reason to buy anything else. it's a little extra up front for better rubber compound, better case construction, stiffer walls, durability is longer because of the rubber compound science, wet grip is better because of their silica witchcraft, better handling from the whole truck from a case that d o e s n o t f l e x
     
  5. Hurst

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    There are some cheaper tires that will give some very good and lasting performance.

    Hankook DL07,.. Not th DL11. I got 400k mi out of them and it seems impossible to find the DL07 when I am ready for new drives and need them again. Cheap affordable tire,.. with exceptional value. Do not buy Hankook steers,.. they are junk!

    General HD660. Another Good tire and not as pricey as the top tier. I didnt get 400k mi out of them,. but they wore evenly and 330k mi is not too shabby.

    I have the generals on my KW and I am trying the Toyo 517's on my Columbia for a second time. The first set didnt do very well. Uneven wear,.. feathering etc even though align was done and air pressure checked and maintained on a daily basis. So we will see.

    Hurst
     
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  6. STexan

    STexan Road Train Member

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    Get the round ones.
     
  7. DirtyBob

    DirtyBob Road Train Member

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    I just called about those. They said it would cost an extra $35 each.
     
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  8. Oldironfan

    Oldironfan Road Train Member

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    Ups used the Bridgestone 756.
    FedEx I think uses the Yolo 517 I forget the model. They are also long lasting and smart Way verified, 24/32 tread new, no break in needed.
     
  9. STexan

    STexan Road Train Member

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    Yeah, I know but their worth the premium and they know it.
     
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