Tires on your tow vehicle
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Topic: Tires on your tow vehicle
Posted By: NLPod
Subject: Tires on your tow vehicle
Date Posted: 25 Jul 2015 at 8:34pm
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just wondering what type of tire people have on their tow vehicle. I have a v6 4x4 Tacoma and need new tires, just wondering if I should get p series or lt tires. I have a 2014 RP176. Thanks ------------- RV --> 2014 RP176 TV --> 2009 Toyota Tacoma V6 4X4 |
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Posted By: Q7-retired
Date Posted: 25 Jul 2015 at 8:47pm
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NLPod, for your Tacoma, you might consider the Michelin LTX M/S 2. I've used Michelin tires over more than half a million miles on several vehicles, and I've always been delighted with performance and longevity. ------------- Best regards, Jim 2015-RP178 TV 2015 Audi Q7 TDI and 2017 Ford F150 At home in "Our Pod" |
Posted By: johnmaci
Date Posted: 25 Jul 2015 at 9:31pm
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I would think for a 176, either P or LT should do just fine. Most I have seen of either are of a load range E in your size. On TireRack.com all the OEM tires for the 2009 Tacoma are: LT245/75R16 120/116S E; Which means 3086/2756 lbs carry capacity at max pressure. On my vehicle, I have Cooper Discoverer AT3 265/60R18 110T Std Load (2337 lbs), and have not had any issues. Some folks here even tow with minivans or other non-SUV (or truck) based tires and do just fine. What I would more concerned about is having a WDH to distribute some of the load to the front axles/tires if you don't already use one. |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 25 Jul 2015 at 10:15pm
Had them on my Taco and loved them, still had tons of life in them when I turned it in, had 70K on them. I liked them enough to put them on my old Expedition too. When the Goodyears on the new eX bite it, LTX's it will be. ------------- |
Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2015 at 7:14pm
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Another vote for LTX. I put my second set of 265/60R18 LTX M/S2 on my 4Runner just before I pulled the pod across country and back. $229.25 a tire. Great sneakers!
Fred ------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
Posted By: NLPod
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2015 at 8:11pm
Where they P series or LT? Thanks ------------- RV --> 2014 RP176 TV --> 2009 Toyota Tacoma V6 4X4 |
Posted By: fwunder
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2015 at 9:06pm
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fred ------------- 2014 RPod 178 => https://goo.gl/CV446f - MyMods and Buying Habits 2008 4Runner Limited 4.0-liter V6 Yes, those are wild ponies dining on grass while dumping tanks! |
Posted By: NLPod
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2015 at 9:16pm
Thanks ------------- RV --> 2014 RP176 TV --> 2009 Toyota Tacoma V6 4X4 |
Posted By: ChinookPod
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2015 at 10:44pm
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------------- 2014 RP171 HRE 2010 F150 |
Posted By: ChinookPod
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2015 at 10:47pm
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Our truck needs new tires soon and we also are interested in the Michelins. However, they are not the "recommended" tires for our model, according to the Ford website. Not sure why. We will check with the Ford folks before final choice. ------------- 2014 RP171 HRE 2010 F150 |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2015 at 8:23am
Would you link where you found this information please. I have never heard such a thing. ------------- |
Posted By: Pod People
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2015 at 8:33am
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We use Michelin LTX M/S2 on our Ford Expedition and love them. we have used Michelin tires on all of our vehicles in the last 10-12 years and never had a problem. They are not cheap, but I feel that they are worth the extra cost. they don't leak, don't lose belts, don't puncture easily and wear well. travel safe Vann ------------- Vann & Laura 2015 RPod 179 https://postimg.cc/0zwKrfB9"> 
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Posted By: CharlieM
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2015 at 9:56am
Auto manufacturers "recommend" certain tires for their vehicles. Factors include load carrying capability, ride quality, physical fit, etc. For example Toyota "recommends" P265/70R16 for my Tacoma. However, I can buy LT tires in the exact same size and capabilities or even LT245/75R16s that would work just as well. The problem is tire manufactures use the auto manufacturers listing when fitting your TV. Therefore Michelin and other vendors "recommend" their P-metric tires for my truck, but I could and will replace the OEM P-metric tires with LTs as soon as these wear out. As long as you meet the load rating and don't mind a slightly rougher ride when not towing, LTs are probably a better choice. ------------- Charlie Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD |
Posted By: Keith-N-Dar
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2015 at 8:40pm
I priced Michelins and Bridgestones Saturday, and in September a set of Michelins are going on my 2010 F150. They go on sale in September at my local Costco. ------------- Keith-N-Dar Boris & Betty (Boston Terriers) 2011 R-Pod 177 2010 Ford F-150 |
Posted By: hogone
Date Posted: 28 Jul 2015 at 6:28am
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going with the michelins as well. does everyone get an alignment with new tires? always a good idea, see whats recommended, no need if old tires are good and no pulling? I have always been curious about this subject. hogone
------------- Jon & Pam 2013 RP177 2023 F150 2017 HD Streetglide CHEESEHEAD |