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Littlethumper
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9/25/2003
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I have a 2000 Dak Sport 4x4 with the original Goodyears. They are starting to look like drag slicks now that I've worn them down so much. Can anybody recommend a good highway alternative. Truck rarely sees off road - - mostly bad weather driving, hauling home improvement stuff and highway driving. Thanks in advance.
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Kindig
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9/25/2003
20:44:53
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I recommend Michelin LTX M/S. For highway driving,it's hard to beat Michelins.
Don't get the Michelin LTX A/T (poor off-road performance)
For off-road, I'd recommend BFG A/T with the tri-gaurd sidewalls.
Good Luck! It's fun shopping for Tires.
Just my 2 cents
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Lemmon714
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9/26/2003
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I have a 96 4x2. It started with Goodyear Invicta GL's(Terrible). I upgraded to Goodyear Wranglers(OK) when the originals went bad. I then upgraded to Goodyear Wrangler RT/S. I upgraded my Jeep 4x4 from RT/S to Goodyear Fortera's. I have been extremely happy with the Fortera's. I purchased them from the Tire Rack and they were at my house in 2 days. I drove from PA to Ohio after the install. The Fortera's are quieter, smoother ride, and better traction. A set of Michelin's would be the only other choice.
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Frame5
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9/26/2003
21:21:39
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YOKOHAMA GEOLANDER AT/2
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whyr
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10/01/2003
14:41:47
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Nokian SUV-WR 255/65/16
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Kowalski
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10/01/2003
16:16:46
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I don't think he's going to want 16" tires on his 15" rims. I like the BFGoodrich AT - good grip in bad weather, ride smooth on the highway.
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BFG
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10/02/2003
17:55:22
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I have the BFG Long Trail T/A. I had the All Terain on my Jeep before the Dak, and I find the Long Trail's to ride quite a bit smoother. I have been extremely pleased, but I have also heard extremely good things about the Goodyear Fortera. Hope this helps.
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plr7
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10/05/2003
18:35:59
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bridgestone dueler A/T revo
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Dally
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10/05/2003
20:05:55
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I had 31/10.5/15s Goodyear RT/S when I bought the Dak, they were a real poor tire on or off road.Within 2-weeks, I replaced with the same size Goodyear AT/S And love em on the street and off road, in the snow and in the sand (They aren't GREAT in mud, but not bad either)They are a real quiet tire on the HWY too. Had I realised how much offroading that I was gonna be doing, I'd have gotten Goodyear MT/Rs.
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md
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10/06/2003
09:49:26
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Once upon a time you could count on Goodyear to build a quality, long lasting truck tire. I've owned many sets of Goodyears; I would not buy another.
It isn't that they are so bad. It's that the competition - namely Michelin, Bridgestone (Revo), and BFG - build a MUCH better product.
The best general purpose truck tire on the market for years now has been the Michelin LTX M/S - PERIOD!!
Probably the best AT tire over the past several years has been the BFG A/T (personally had a set on a Bronco and loved them), but the new Bridgestone Revo appears to have taken the all terrains to a new level of performance.
There are other good tires out there, but for my money these are the "best of breed".
MD
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Dally
Dodge Dakota
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10/06/2003
10:54:24
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You couldn't pay me to run on michelins, the BFG T/A are an okay tire, but they are terrible on slipery (icey) road surfaces. I really am pleased with my Goodyear AT/S all around, with the exception of wear; I have 25,000km (18,000mi)and they are 30% worn. so they could do better in that regard. But maybe that's the price I pay for getting where I want to go, when I want to go there. To each therre own. Good luck with yours.
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BigRedDakV8
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10/06/2003
23:57:57
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Best tires in the world are Michelins. Incredible ride comfort and durability. I have the Michelin Pilots on my Dak and they blow the stock Goodyears, or any brand, out the water. That's my personal opinion of course.
2001 Dak QC V8
Chrome R/T rims
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Dally
Dodge Dakota
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10/07/2003
19:50:04
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Goto
www.thetirerack.com
find their comparison guide, spend some time on this site, learn how to navigate on it. It'll correct alot of misinformation that you'll get from biased people. Remember, your application is very important. if you are usually on road, buy for that purpose, etc.....
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CJ
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10/08/2003
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I've got the BFG AT KO's on my dak and they are awesome so far. Haven't got to test them out in the snow yet but I have high expectations that they will do just as good.
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Dally
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10/08/2003
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Careful on the ice, I don't know about the KOs, but the AT/TAs are horrible on the ice. Good everywhere else though. Goods luck.
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ZenDak
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10/08/2003
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I run the Michelin Cross Terrains (? - I believe that's what they are called). Run about $160 a tire though.
I just scored two yesterday for like $90 a piece though! Idiots at NTB believe my bs about them being bald/slick because of a defect,,and gave me a discount,,,,lol - too funny. "Ya, my back tires are bald,,I think something is wrong, and I should be compensated." Toooo easy...
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Dally
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10/08/2003
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Well I guess if they Question their own product so much, that they will just give tires away whenever a customer snivels alittle bit, how good can they really be......LOL......
Good score, too bad you had to BS to get it.
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ZenDak
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10/08/2003
18:03:09
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It wasn't difficult bs'ing. I mean I was practically laughing when I was explaining it. Besides we're talking about NTB people here - not the tire manufacturer. The tires are great,,and have stood up to 40K+ miles of MY abuse - that's good in my book.
They were probably bored, and not getting any business.
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