Best tires these days for Duramax?

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12-06-2011, 11:34 AM

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Really depends on what you are looking for.

Treadwear?? Michelins good but worst traction. Harder tire last longer but has less grip, simple science.

Traction and looks, while towing E load Range. Nitto terra grappler, Toyo open country all terrian. Longer life then BFG all terrian!

Looks, Traction, maybe even offroad, E load Range. Toyo open country Mud Terrian, Copper STT mud Terrian. Longer life then BFG.

12-07-2011, 07:13 AM

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I have dunlop's on mine...traction sucks and wearing quickly...pass on them...and they are E's

12-07-2011, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Plowtownmissile

If you tow a boat alot, want excellent wet traction, and amazing tread wear, the hands down winner is the Michelin LTX M/S2. Yes, they're not cheap but you get what you pay for.

I have the A/T 2 and my 2011 F-350 is eating them up. 26K and I need new tires already. They are nice tires and do everything they are supposed to except have good tread wear. They are 20s which my have something to do with it, I don't know.

12-07-2011, 12:40 PM

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Mine are guaranteed for 60k miles. If you don't go off the pavement very much, make the switch to the LTX M/S2. However, my 2wd has gotten stuck in wet grass while pulling my boat.

12-07-2011, 06:49 PM

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I disagree, my Michelins have much better wet and sno2w traction than the factory Bridgestones. Thats why I like them.

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12-07-2011, 08:37 PM

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I have 55k on my Toyo tires. I think they are a good tire. I personally think Goodyear tires are junk.

12-07-2011, 08:43 PM

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Wow, lots of feedback. I would give up some off road ability for a better/quieter ride and mostly want longer tread life. I mostly run the truck on the road now but dont want to get stuck on a banana peel either. I will do some looking and see what fits based on the reccomendations here, thanks guys.

12-07-2011, 09:02 PM

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toyos 305/55/20s on my 07 classic 3500 SRW CC yes E rated
got 50k outta th first set, had more left in them.
Well th edges were kinda scraped off.
Still rubbed after cutting fenders some. Just dont turn too hard!!

12-07-2011, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Plowtownmissile

Mine are guaranteed for 60k miles. If you don't go off the pavement very much, make the switch to the LTX M/S2. However, my 2wd has gotten stuck in wet grass while pulling my boat.

They don't make the LTX M/S2 in a 20", thats why they put the AT2 on them from the factory. I've had a few friends use the AT2's on their trucks, and yes, don't get the wear or ride that the M/S2's offer.