woodenboater Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 Back again with another question NF related. Need to get new tires for the van and looking at either Uniroyal Laredos or BF Goodrich Long Trails. Samo samo or does one have the edge. Have Geolander H/T now (had sidewall blowout on rear) but they're outta stock for who knows how long. Use is campervan, hauling small utility trailer, 85% paved, 15% dirt. Sizing is the problem as 215/75.15 tires are not the flavour any more. Seems everyone is going 17" and up. thanks again Freddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tybo Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 Look on tire rake for ratings and comments.This will help more in which tire too choose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenboater Posted April 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 Thanks Tybo, That's a great resource for comparisons and user reviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecmilley Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 both are made by michelin, higher quality goes to the bfg longtrails had laredo cross country's on my seirra smooth but no much good in rain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbag Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 Woodenboater Dont know how often you cross into the states. I ordered tires through discount tire direct (free shipping) and had them sent to CBI Inc in Niagara Falls New York. Went over and picked them up, paid HST on way back in and all was easy as pie. For your size the prices were: Yokohama Geolander H/TS $117.00 BF Goodrich Long Trail $102 Goodyear S/RA $109 If was very worth it for me when replacing the tires on my Durango. Cheers Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenboater Posted April 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 Thanks for the info on that ec, didn't know michelin had a hand in the pie. Went with the Longtrails so it was good to see your thoughts on them. Are you running BF as well ? Hey craig, don't make it across the border often but not surprised they're cheaper down there. Thanks again for the help,will ask for more help when I win the big one and need go decide on a new boat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecmilley Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 Thanks for the info on that ec, didn't know michelin had a hand in the pie. Went with the Longtrails so it was good to see your thoughts on them. Are you running BF as well ? Hey craig, don't make it across the border often but not surprised they're cheaper down there. Thanks again for the help,will ask for more help when I win the big one and need go decide on a new boat no bfg on my truck, have a love affair with goodyear tires when it comes to all-terrain stuff which is what i run on the z71 used bfg g-force kdw on my car ans they had some serious hook up and cornering ability though. longtrails are a nice tire you'll like em quiet smoooth comfortable with predictable handling characteristics just rotate on a regular basis should get 100-110 k out of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raf Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 Not one of your choices but I am still very impressed (1+ year later) with my Firestone Destination A/Ts. They come in a H/T flavour to. They are quiet for an AT tire but still have a fairly aggressive tread pattern for wandering off the pavement. I use them year round and they were great the past two (non) winters. Michelin tires are good but overpriced IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Farmer Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 (edited) I have BF Goodrich Rugged Trail on my f150 Crew and they are cracked, Guy at the dealership said they wouldn't past the safety if I traded. May have 20,000 K's on them. 18" $325.00 each. I should go to a tire place and see if they can do something for me. Edited April 15, 2012 by Fish Farmer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 Go to www.tirerack.com then check the tire ratings and prices. I stick with Michelins, they cost more and you have peace of mind, not piece of junk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted April 15, 2012 Report Share Posted April 15, 2012 (edited) Prior to retiring 2 years ago, my job as agrologist provided me with a company supplied truck that over the course of 1 year, I'd rack up approximately 80,000 km/year. I use to go through a truck every 2 years. The crappy factory tires would usually last for 40,000 km and then need replaced. Over the years, I tried many different brands and models of AT light truck tires (BF Goodrich, Hancook, Uniroyal, Michelin, Bridgestone, General & Goodyear) and the best tire for performance and wear I found was the Goodyear Wrangler AT/S. I put over 120,000 km on every set I had of these and they provided the best performance on and off road. Edited April 16, 2012 by Old Man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassdreamer Posted April 16, 2012 Report Share Posted April 16, 2012 I'm with OLD Man ,I have goodyear wrangler RT/S on my 03 durango and i got over 100,000 on them and still have plenty of tread on them ! On my second set and got over 100,000 on the 1st set ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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