Steer Tire Brand
 

I am getting ready for a new set of steers, and I am trying to figure out what brand to buy.

I have had Good Years, Daytons and Bridgestones. No compaints about any of them. I am thinking about Michilens this time.

I am finding out that the tire manufacturers don't really have very good web sites. You pretty much have to go to a tire sales site and see what info they have about the different brands of tires. Or are there some sites out there that I am missing.

I did call a Michilen dealer and they asked me what type loads, deliveries I make, trip miles and they said I need XZE's.

Does anyone run Michilen XZE's? And do you like them? And what is your favorite brand steers?

The only time I have ever blown a steer tire was on a company truck and it was a Continental (spelling?) So that might not be on my buy list. But I think they are a better tire the last few years?

Lets talk steer tires a little

Thanks Mike

I've had good luck with Bridgestones; I am getting ready to replace mine. Got near 100,000 miles on them and the main part of the tread still has good tread but the shoulders are wearing out, so, gonna get a new set and put those in reserve for trailer tires.

I have not ran the others so can't comment but the Bridgestones have done well in my book... :?

I have had good service out of Bridgestone and Michelin. A couple of other brands which have done well for me are Dunlop and Double Coin.

http://www.yokohamatire.com/tbs_tire...HAP&TireID=200
That's what i currently got for the first time. So far i like it very much!

Yeah the wingfoot dealer talked me into dunlaps, best bang for the buck he was talking, 900 for two mounted, some other driver told me he gets bridgestones for 750 tho? Dont see how and like to hear my dealers response about the type he is buying (actually different engineering in types)

I run XZA 1 because of the thick side wall
I run a lot of ltl and its tough on tires

Originally Posted by pepe4158:
talked me into dunlaps, best bang for the buck he was talking, 900 for two mounted, some other driver told me he gets bridgestones for 750 tho?

Pepe! You have to stop letting people, taking advantage of you!
I've never paid over $700 for any brand installed!
My current Yoko cost me $637 mounted and balanced, with $50 trade in, still think I've overpaid a bit! :D

my oldman will only run Michilens that all he will buy. So he must think there the best.

I had BFGoodrich and I was very happy with them. They didn't have the problem with premature wear on the shoulders like I had with The Firestones. BF Goodrich = Michelin quality with better price. (michelin owns them)

Originally Posted by :
I am finding out that the tire manufacturers don't really have very good web sites.

http://www.michelintruck.com/michelintruck/tires-retreads/new-tires.jsp
Every tire they make is there and you can click on each one for info.