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Old 09-21-2011, 08:17 PM   #5
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I'm on my second set of Transforce (265/75/16) on my 2500 Dodge Ram with the CTD. So the application is almost identical. First set was a set of AT's that went 50,000. This time I went with HT's (trying to get every last MPG and extend tire life) because I don't really go off road except for the occasional construction site and my truck is 4x4 so if its bad out I just click it in 4wheel high. Both sets Load Range E, pressures checked every month and rotated every 5,000 miles. They have been a very good tire and are at a good price point. The wear has been nice and even, no feathering, chopping or other abnormalities. Road noise is almost none with the HT's and was minimal with the AT's. And when I bought my truck is had the predecessor to the Transforce line, which was the Steeltex and those tire wore like their name implied. So I've been very happy with the Firestone Steeltex/Transforce line in my application.

My current set I paid $650 (locally) for the tires, mounting, balancing, stems, disposal etc. which was the best I could find by good margin, even through on line outlets once you figure in the total cost. Plus I'd rather put my money in the local guy's pocket than some far off distant on line company.
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