Author Topic: Bridgestone tires (Read 2008 times)

Sober Biker · « **on:** December 13, 2007, 09:38:00 AM »

My AV:
'03 Z71 Onyx Black/Cladded

I have been shopping tires recently and found a deal on the Bridgestone P265/70R17 Dueler AT-Rhs for $112.00 a tire. I wold like to know if anyone has this tire or your thoughts (pro's/cons) on them.

bluedevil · « **Reply #1 on:** December 13, 2007, 05:45:37 PM »

~~Arent those factory tires?~~ No wait. I think mine are Wranglers.

I think Sunburst05 have them but im not sure.

Donnie1 · « **Reply #2 on:** December 13, 2007, 09:10:18 PM »

I just put a set on ours and love them. I've had them on 3 different vehicles and loved the ride of every one. I usually go with the Dueler Revos but this time was an emergency and they didn't have the Revos in stock. $112 sounds like a very good price to me. My 4 out the door which included mounting, balancing and road hazard was $685.

To me they ride alot better than the Wranglers and have better traction. I got nearly 45,000 out of my last set of Revo's before trading it in and it still had quite a bit of tread on them. I think the are rated at 55k miles.

You can also check tirerack.com and compare prices.

justJR · « **Reply #3 on:** December 14, 2007, 07:03:25 AM »

I traded the Duelers to my dad for Wranglers and am now kicking myself for it. The Goodyears don't ride as nice or quiet.

Sober Biker · « **Reply #4 on:** January 15, 2008, 08:46:42 AM »

After a few miles on the tires I find them quite comfortable. I have a very slight "rubbing" when turning hard so I am looking into the "Keys" to raise the front a bit.

Anyone have feed back on what kind of ride change the keys will give me, other than they will raise the front?

bluedevil · « **Reply #5 on:** January 15, 2008, 09:26:51 AM »

Quote from: Sober Biker on January 15, 2008, 08:46:42 AM

After a few miles on the tires I find them quite comfortable. I have a very slight "rubbing" when turning hard so I am looking into the "Keys" to raise the front a bit.

Anyone have feed back on what kind of ride change the keys will give me, other than they will raise the front?

Ford Keys Part Number XL3Z-5B328-CA

http://www.fordpartsonline.com/

I dont use them keys but Sunburst05 does.

justJR · « **Reply #6 on:** January 15, 2008, 08:25:07 PM »

The keys wont change the ride at all, just give an extra inch or two.

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #7 on:** January 15, 2008, 08:54:40 PM »

Damn I gotta order those...

justJR · « **Reply #8 on:** January 16, 2008, 06:30:44 AM »

No, no, no...........you need viagra for that!

The keys just get the front of your truck off the ground!

Sober Biker · « **Reply #9 on:** January 16, 2008, 02:24:03 PM »

I just ordered them this morning and after doing a bit of searching I came up with a link to Bob Utter Genuine Ford parts http://www.trademotion.com/partlocator/index.cfm?siteid=213787

Price delivered for the pair is $53.05 to Indiana. That is the discounted price.

WB · « **Reply #10 on:** January 16, 2008, 07:17:21 PM »

KEYS....FORD..........

What the heck are you talking about???

Isn't it bad Karma to put Ford parts on a GM product??

Are Bridgestone the best tires or is there something better??

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #11 on:** January 16, 2008, 09:14:17 PM »

I'm still waiting on the Toyo rep to come into my wife's office so I can con him into putting a test set on my AVY for free..LOL

MoAv · « **Reply #12 on:** January 17, 2008, 07:32:19 PM »

Quote from: White Buffalo on January 16, 2008, 07:17:21 PM

KEYS....FORD..........

What the heck are you talking about???

Isn't it bad Karma to put Ford parts on a GM product??

Are Bridgestone the best tires or is there something better??

I found this link on CAFCNA -posted by Z66Butch - very interesting and explains the ford key stuff...Click here

bluedevil · « **Reply #13 on:** January 17, 2008, 07:35:32 PM »

Quote from: Sober Biker on January 16, 2008, 02:24:03 PM

I just ordered them this morning and after doing a bit of searching I came up with a link to Bob Utter Genuine Ford parts http://www.trademotion.com/partlocator/index.cfm?siteid=213787

Price delivered for the pair is $53.05 to Indiana. That is the discounted price.

Very cool Woody. Post some install pics

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #14 on:** January 17, 2008, 08:48:57 PM »

Quote from: MoAv on January 17, 2008, 07:32:19 PM

I found this link on CAFCNA -posted by Z66Butch - very interesting and explains the ford key stuff...Click here

Damn, after reading this I'm second guessing myself on whether I want to do this or not. BTW, Great find on the article MoAv

boilers94 · « **Reply #15 on:** January 17, 2008, 09:09:07 PM »

Sounds like increased wear and tear and possible premature failure of Front End components after making these changes!!! I'll pass!!!

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #16 on:** January 17, 2008, 09:54:15 PM »

Maybe I'll just drop the back end about 2". Anyone got an extra thousand lbs of quarters I can use for weight? LOL

MoAv · « **Reply #17 on:** January 18, 2008, 01:25:22 AM »

I've been thinking (just thinking mind you...) about lowering my Av. So I've been doing some research. I'm not sure if this is the way to go yet - I'll have to see a few more Av's that have been lowered and talk to their owners first. Blue - didn't you lower yours? I think you've told me, but don't remember...

I know there are different ways to do this, so need as much info as I can before I decide.

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #18 on:** January 18, 2008, 06:18:58 AM »

Boy, did we get off topic here or what ! LOL

justJR · « **Reply #19 on:** January 18, 2008, 06:32:00 AM »

We ALWAYS get off topic......it's kind of a given here.

The tire wear issue is all a matter of having a kick

alignment tech set it up after the install.
Guess what test I aced this time.........

MoAv · « **Reply #20 on:** January 18, 2008, 11:16:54 AM »

Quote from: justJR on January 18, 2008, 06:32:00 AM

We ALWAYS get off topic......it's kind of a given here.
The tire wear issue is all a matter of having a kick alignment tech set it up after the install.
Guess what test I aced this time.........

The kick

alignment tech test???

justJR · « **Reply #21 on:** January 18, 2008, 01:10:41 PM »

MoAv · « **Reply #22 on:** January 18, 2008, 03:28:36 PM »

Too bad Colorado is just a bit far to go for an alignment

...Congrats JR!! Ya doin' good

oHIobellboy · « **Reply #23 on:** January 18, 2008, 05:45:28 PM »

Quote from: justJR on January 18, 2008, 06:32:00 AM

We ALWAYS get off topic......it's kind of a given here.
The tire wear issue is all a matter of having a kick alignment tech set it up after the install.
Guess what test I aced this time.........

I still think you're trying for the Moderator job. LOL, Congrats on the test

oh lookie here post # 500

WB · « **Reply #24 on:** January 19, 2008, 08:57:05 AM »

Quote from: Sober Biker on December 13, 2007, 09:38:00 AM

My AV:
'03 Z71 Onyx Black/Cladded

I have been shopping tires recently and found a deal on the Bridgestone P265/70R17 Dueler AT-Rhs for $112.00 a tire. I wold like to know if anyone has this tire or your thoughts (pro's/cons) on them.

$112 is a good price for those tires. I just saw a sale for $169 that included balancing, mounting, and installation.

I looked at them but the tread pattern isn't very aggressive. I want something with a little more......