Best tires for B-Unit

bigjoep89 · Dec 20, 2006

Concrete truck driver 15 years
Concrete sales mgr, 13 years.
Expediter 2 years.
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With 90.000 miles on my current tires I think it is now time to replace them. I was just wondering what brand of tires everyone has had the best luck with. Thanks in advance for your reply.
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highway star · Dec 20, 2006

My '99 E350 came with Good Year Wrangler H/Ts and I've stuck with them. I've gotten as much as 200k out of a set.

Moot · Dec 20, 2006

I run Bridgestone V-Steel on my Chevy. They came as original equipment. I just replaced 2 with 116,000 miles on them. Still tread left and showing even wear. Had it been spring or summer I would have run another 8,000 or 10,000 miles on them. My tire guy says they don't make these anymore and they are hard to find. I will need two more by summer.

The original steer tires were replaced at 60,000 miles due to improper factory set alignment.

fastman_1 · Dec 20, 2006

Bridgestone!! I got over 100,000 on each set I've bought my GMC 2500 Has 257,+ on it just put my 3rd set on it I check air pressure every other day and rotate every oil change.

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Dog_House2691 · Dec 20, 2006

Michelin ! I have over 150,000 on these LTX model that came on my Ford E-250 and still have 9/32 left and I dont even rotate just keep the front end aligned. At 170.00 per tire,I feel I am getting my moneys worth.

ACE · Dec 21, 2006

I use Wranglers HT on my E350's get 100,000 to 145,000 on each set before I replace them. They still have tread when replaced and wear evenly. I prefer Goodyear because they are an American Owned Company and their HQ's are in Ohio.

terryandrene · Dec 21, 2006

I have been using Michelin E rated tires as replacements on each of my vans. Typically I get upwards of 185,000 miles on each set. I think tirre pressure and frequent rotations are the key to long life. I keep 65# front and 75# rears,when cold.

Costco has been a great place for me. I pay about $100-125 a copy which includes lifetime rotate/balance; I do this frequently as I layover in Costco cities