Thanks for all the comments guys. After conferring with a trusted friend who has run all 3, I ended up going with the Ohtsu's. They are Japanese made; the Sumitomo Tire Company makes them as their truck line. Supposedly the 837 Ohtsu wears very well... so that's what I bought. The Toyos would have been my next choice. They were about $30 more per tire, and I think would have been good. I had heard the Double Coins do not wear as well, so passed them up... interesting that International might be putting them on their new trucks, though. Could be they are just fine.

In any event, I now have a good set of tires all the way around, a fresh oil change, and a load booked for Monday morning. Life is good... :)

I am glad you got things worked out on the tires and a load to boot. :D

Thanks Gman... this is the first time in a long time that I will be hitting the road without "something wrong". I had low oil pressure so did the bottom overhaul in January (3 grand fixed that problem)... then I had the miss in a cylinder and just generally crappy running truck; new injectors (another 3 grand) fixed that problem... Then I had worn out drive tires and some worn out tires on the trailer... you got it: another 3 grand fixed THAT problem! :sad:

Anyhow, the truck is (for now) fixed and running good with working lights and legal tires all the way around. 8) Time to hit the big road! :P

Hey, it is only money. That is why we make the big bucks! :wink:

Keep us updated on the tire wear!

I have had good luck with the Double coins, no premature failures, even wear and beefy casings that take a beating.

best pick will be Ohtsu
 

I think Ohtsu Tires will be a great pick for everyday use. They are cheap and have milliage warranty. Great amount of people says that Ohtsu are not perfect tires but have great quality for its price. (i have never used them)