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Hello All... Mike from Madison, WI checking in again... lol.. tire advice
now please...

History: about 15 years ago I bought my 78 GMC in Arizona, and had tires
installed for drive home. Then near here when in shop, they had some used
Alcoa know off aluminum rims so I had them put on.

I have: Steeltex Radial R4S LT225/75R16 115/112R load range E M/S

I can't seem to see the DOT on them. humm. They have plenty of tread.
some slight side wall cracking. Sorry to say removed tire sun covers today,
first time all year, sadly, and both of the front rear wheels had lost all
air pressure and were very flat, and they sidewall was bent out. I did have
some 4-5 2x4's to block under the frame.

I need to run to Milwaukee, to visit fellow GMC'er, and in November take
daughter and her friend to Orlando for a week for thanksgiving.

So... I got the info below from the gmc site. I have a Sam's membership. I
can order from tirerack, and there is a good priced shop out in country
near me, my 2nd cousins even. Maybe I can get a friend with Costco
membership if that is best.

I guess I, being single guy, 48, in search of female partner, do not drive
the GMC as much as someday hopefully. I do not drive/use the GMC much
these years, so desire tires to last as long as possible, and I will take
care not to let the air out like it accidentally happened this year. GMC is
stored all winter here of course. So, is there a consensus what might be
best for me to get? and do I have to get some now? Neighbor man, has
Fleetwood RV, he has RV rated tires on his!!!???

thank you so much, appreciated. Mike


WHAT SOME PEOPLE ARE USING


*BFGOODRICH*
My personal tire recommendation:
BFGoodrich (Michelin) makes a newer design LT225/75R16 Commercial T/A All
Season D and E polyester side wall tire with a "Cool Wedged shoulder
insert". That reduced the tread's edge rounding on the rear tires during
sharp turns. My tires now have 12,000 miles on them with nearly the same
sharp edge as when new. My light coach runs 50 psi on those rears. I chose
the M/S with dual compound tread for better all season traction in the wet
and comfortable ride. UTQG rating, tread wear=440, Traction=A. UTQG Tire
ratings are reflected in the tire pricing. There is only a $3/tire
difference between D & E rating with the E having increased tread and
puncture resistance so I chose E's but run them at less than D rating
pressures. Both rated tires consist of two steel belts and two ply
polyester carcass. (New construction methods to equal the old 12 ply
rating)
Others have ordered these tires from COSTCO for $113/tire. Installation and
balancing more.Chuck Botts

*GOODYEAR*

John at Hill Top Tire; Rio Rancho NM will purchase the Alcoa (classic)
rims, mount the Goodyear G159 tire, balance and ship (in USA-main land) for
$382.50 each. NOTE: thats with the Mcgard Flanged Dualie Lugs. I believe
the other lugs are more $. .
505-892-2664

6 EA G-159-215/85/16---E load range--$140 plus $7 balancing, each
Discount Tire Co.

*MICHELIN*
Costco handles Michelin, and has >225/75 R16 10 ply E rated tires for
$111.99.

When you wear them out, try the new Michelin LTX M+S 225/75 R16 LRE
Polyester side wall, Steel tread. You will find they are easier to
ballance

*BRIDGESTONE*
Just got 6 Bridgestones at NTB for $110 each including mounting and
balance. They seem to another tire of choice and Patrick got the deal
first at NTB in Atlanta. I showed them a copy of his invoice and they did
the same for me after a little bitching about different areas of the
country and that they should be charging more because we are in a high col
area. If you want a copy of my invoice let me know. It also included the
Alcoa wheels and lug nuts. Marcus

*GENERAL*
My total $$ for 7 Generals at Sam's was $555 including mounting &
balancing (

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