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One has to be smart enough to add/subtract and read to find the best product for their need no matter what the "experts" say. Quoting the "experts" isn't really that much help compared to experienced based answers one can find on forums like CD.
One has to be smart enough to add/subtract and read to find the best product for their need no matter what the "experts" say. Quoting the "experts" isn't really that much help compared to experienced based answers one can find on forums like CD.
Nah, not really. I watch the load per tire which with x-load tires is over 2000 lbs per tire so x 4= over 8000 lbs which is plenty on my 6500lbs Suburban. If I put LT tire's on the Sub my mpg and ride would go all to hell for no gain at all since I don't tow over 2000lbs. However, "if" I towed upwards of 6000 lb loads the Sub would need 6 ply sidewall "c" range LT tires. It's all in how you use and what you do with your vehicle 90% of the time.
One has to be smart enough to add/subtract and read to find the best product for their need no matter what the "experts" say. Quoting the "experts" isn't really that much help compared to experienced based answers one can find on forums like CD.
Experienced based answer ahead: You are running under rated tires on your 'burb.
I have driven Suburbans for years and bought one from somebody that told me the exact same thing just just posted. He was running the XL version of a passenger tire and I couldn't believe how sloppy the ride was. Spend the extra few dollars and get the right tire for your application.
Plus are you 100% positive that your particular Suburban is weighted perfectly and that the entire 6500 pounds are evenly distributed between the tires? I KNOW mine are not, none of them I have owned have been. Have you had the 'Burb weighed in the condition you drive it with you, your passengers and your gear in it and with it loaded as you drive it? If not, and you want to continue to skimp on cheap tires and drive on roads that other innocent people are using, please do and the results may surprise you. I know my results surprised me. Mine actually weighed 7200# without anything in it, and the tanks full. It is over 8000# with me and all passengers in it. ZERO excess with the XL tires, in fact under tired with them even in perfect condition. As for ridw quality, you drive a Suburban, not a Caddy. If you wanted a rolling easy ride, buy the correct vehicle, don't put undersized tires on a large vehicle so they give you that washed out feeling.
I drove trucks and SUvs for years. One of the best suv and truck tires I found is the Uniroyal Lerao cross country. Especailly if you most drive on teh highway. Ita god riding and very quite tire that is reasonably price and wears well. Too many truck tries are just too nosiey after 10000 miles becasue of poor thread design. I learn of them from other truck ;SUv owners and whne aI bouhgt them at a tire dealers he told me he though tthey were the perfect mostly highway trucks tires.
Experienced based answer ahead: You are running under rated tires on your 'burb.
I have driven Suburbans for years and bought one from somebody that told me the exact same thing just just posted. He was running the XL version of a passenger tire and I couldn't believe how sloppy the ride was. Spend the extra few dollars and get the right tire for your application.
Plus are you 100% positive that your particular Suburban is weighted perfectly and that the entire 6500 pounds are evenly distributed between the tires? I KNOW mine are not, none of them I have owned have been. Have you had the 'Burb weighed in the condition you drive it with you, your passengers and your gear in it and with it loaded as you drive it? If not, and you want to continue to skimp on cheap tires and drive on roads that other innocent people are using, please do and the results may surprise you. I know my results surprised me. Mine actually weighed 7200# without anything in it, and the tanks full. It is over 8000# with me and all passengers in it. ZERO excess with the XL tires, in fact under tired with them even in perfect condition. As for ridw quality, you drive a Suburban, not a Caddy. If you wanted a rolling easy ride, buy the correct vehicle, don't put undersized tires on a large vehicle so they give you that washed out feeling.
Poppycock! My 'Burb came with Michelin passenger car tires x-load. It really is a shame that you feel that you must respond as you did to prove you're right since it was not necessary nor helpful.
As a truck owner, I would say never get anything less than the C-load rated tires (for any truck or SUV) and make sure they are at the least, 'LT's, not 'P's. 'LT' stands for light truck, 'P' stands for 'passenger car', for those who didnt already know this. There is a difference in the performance...and the wear.
Walmart tires? Not here!!
Another thing, if you plan on doing a lot of off-roading, you might consider the tires that are meant for that. The knobby treads might make that 'whine' as you drive on a highway, but they sure tolerate a lot more than ordinary tires would, and were made for rocky, bumpy driving.
For a Honda CRV, which essentially a car, I'd try out some Michelin Hydroedge tires. Being the top-of-the-line Michelin, they are a little pricey ($150ish each) but are the best-balanced tire I've ever used. They have a 90,000 mile warranty and if rotated properly, I wouldn't doubt they'd last 100,000 on a Honda (or Toyota). You may even gain 0.5-1 mpg vs some stinky off-brand. I'm sold on these and won't use anything else.
For a Honda CRV, which essentially a car, I'd try out some Michelin Hydroedge tires. Being the top-of-the-line Michelin, they are a little pricey ($150ish each) but are the best-balanced tire I've ever used. They have a 90,000 mile warranty and if rotated properly, I wouldn't doubt they'd last 100,000 on a Honda (or Toyota). You may even gain 0.5-1 mpg vs some stinky off-brand. I'm sold on these and won't use anything else.
Very good info for the OP to consider. if they do any towing then the X-load tires will help them a lot also.
Poppycock! My 'Burb came with Michelin passenger car tires x-load. It really is a shame that you feel that you must respond as you did to prove you're right since it was not necessary nor helpful.
Then I just hope you don't live around this area. I don't want to be on the same road with my Suburban when you lose one of your cheap azz tires.
Then I just hope you don't live around this area. I don't want to be on the same road with my Suburban when you lose one of your cheap azz tires.
Whatever.......
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