Another tire to consider is the Kumho Ecsta 711. 255x55x17. factory R/T
size, grippy, and can be had for $105 or lower. Some on the RTML say
they've gotten them as lowq as $85. So even if tire wear is quicker, they
might still work out to fairly economical.
With a set on both R/Ts.
TonyC
-----Original Message-----
From: William H. Hiatt III <william@hiatt.net>
To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Date: Tuesday, December 10, 2002 1:13 AM
Subject: DML: New Tire Time
>
>I'm going to be needing some tires soon. I currently have Nitto
>P275/50R17's and I don't like them because of the soft tread (Didn't
>last very long)
>
>I know Falken makes a tire the same size.
>
>Does anyone have any experience with this Falken tire? The tread rating
>is 420 vs. the Nitto's 300. I'm hoping that'll make it last longer. How
>about traction on the Falken?
>
>Also, what about siping? Should I get these tires siped?
>
>Thanks
>william
>
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