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Old 07-18-2021, 07:29 PM   #31
Tireman9
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Originally Posted by STJ View Post
Time for new tires on the tow truck, looking for advice.
I have a 2019 Ram 2500 diesel 4x4 megacab, towing a 2019 Keystone Outback 301 UBH.
The OEM tires are Firestone Tranforce LT275/70R18 and are about 90% gone at 33000.
My local tire guys recommended Michelin Defender LTX M/S, they said they have a better milage rating than the Firestones.
Any recommendations would me great.
On a side note the right rear is worn about 25% more than the rest, the tire guys said this is because that is the tire that does most of the driving work, sounds a little fishy to me any thoughts?

Might keep a closer eye on whatever new tires you get and to consider rotation to even out the wear ea 10,000 miles. Where are you getting the mileage rating? Don't forget that many OE tires give up some wear to give better fuel economy.
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