I am getting ready to put new tires on my 03 Excursion. The last set I put on (Bridgestone Dueler H/T) only lasted less than 30,000 mi. Can anyone recommend a tire that will have a longer lifespan? I primarily drive to and from work but also pull a boat 2-3 times/month. I need tires which will provide good traction at the ramp as well as a smooth ride on I-95.
BFG AT. Never had to have them reballanced and they are tough as nails. Been running them on my one ton four door bronco for four and a half years now. Lots of road traffic and I tow my camper with them. Good on and off road. My $.02...........
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89 C-350 Centurion 4X4 (F-350 4door Bronco), W/93 7.3L IDI non-turbo, ZF 5-Speed(LUK)/BW 1356/Dana 60/Sterling 10.25, 3.55, Hypermax Turbo/Intercooler, 3 1/2" Exhaust/Pyro(inop), RDT, 265/75R16 BFG/AT on 16X8 American Racing Wheels 130,000 and still going strong
I've got Nitto Terra Grapplers on mine, about 40k on them now, still plenty of tread left. I tow a boat quite a bit during the summer months and have found them to be great tires, smooth and quiet on the street, really excellent in the wet (very little tendancy to hydroplane). I personally like them much better than BFG ATs for a mostly street driven truck. If you get off road much then IMO the BFGs are better.
+1 on the BFG AT. Had a set on my ol' F350 last 96K miles, and they were load range "D" rated. Will get another set of those when it's tire-time for the X.
Third on the Bridgestone Revo's. At 60,000 on the second set, got 80,000 on the first set, and expect to do that well on the second set. Very very good in the snow, rain, and dry. Never really tried them in mud, but they should do okay with their large tread voids. And, quiter than most any all terain tires out. Oh, and I too pull boats sometimes, the largest being 35' so far.
86GLHS: You never said why you don't like your Revo's except that they cost more than another brand. I've either put them on, or talked others into putting them on a Jeep, Ford Ranger, Expedition, Chevy 2500, and the Excursion. All were very happy with them.
Last edited by boatpuller : 07-21-2008 at 11:48 AM.
BFG AT load range E. Good tire, don't put a lot of miles on them but firm ride and sidewall. I recommend even though they are pricey sometimes you can find a deal.
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2002 Excursion PSD Limited, 4X4, Aspen Green, Cortex Tuner, Walker BTM, A pillar gauges, Bilstein shocks, Ford finned diff cover, Hellwig Sway Bar, and BFG LT285/75R16E tires.
Michelin LTX M/S. 50,000 miles plus, good traction and smooth riding. COSTCO can get them or they stock Michelin X Radial LT which is COSTCO/Sams Club private label that Michelin makes. It is the same tire.
Hope this helps,
john
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2000 Excursion Limited PSD 4X4 Dark Satin Green/Medium Parchmant Born 7/00 In-Service 10/00 All Factory Options except Transfer Skid Plate
Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo LT 285/75 R16
On second set and will buy a third set when needed.
I tow a 30 ft trailer. Tires wear fine and are great in all conditions.
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Y2K X Ltd 4X4 PSD.Estate Green all options. DI 4 POS CHIP 50-75-100-140HP/K&N,Ram air,Regulated turbo vacume,Zoodad,Banks s/s 4" dwn pipe/exhaust,5" tip. Pre pump,tank mod, 203Thermostat and billet housing, Racor 460 filter-heater-water sensor,coolant filter,shift kit,exhaust brake, T/Q lock up,4X4 Front wheel lockout,High output alt with low rmp curve for max amps,Hellwig sway bar,4X2 Hatch Struts,Air horns,Viar 450 compressor,cab/Runningboard lights(Euro flash),Monroe Reflex,V Springs front,F springs modified rear,PowerSlot Cyro F/R, Hawk LTS F/R,Dueler Revo A/T 285/75/16,PSD badging, Isspro guages.C.B ,APCM, Locking Fuel Cap, Mud Guards, Door Edge, Bug Deflector, Window vents, Custom made Excursion leather jacket, General Coach Y2K 30' Citation T/T, Reese Dual-Cam Sway Bar, Reese Brakeman Digital control,Running light momentary switch.Back-up Camera.
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