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Time for some new rubber... - dhirocz - 03-21-2018
...time for these m726's to go.
I bought them on a recommendation by the local tire shop in Savannah, against my better judgement. Cost wasn't too bad...it's the mileage I can't stand. I can't even pick up speed downhill while loaded half the time, the rolling resistance is just too high.
Tires aren't even half worn yet, but I'm thinking if I don't change them now, it'll be more $ down the toilet by the time they do need replacing.
Anyway, I need to find somewhere that sells these things reasonably without burning out more brain cells. The shop I called kept trying to sell me everything BUT the m710...but this is 'just as good', or 'but this is cheaper and lasts just as long'. I had to finally break it down for him repeatedly to the point it was practically insulting to make my point, and by now, they weren't even trying to put in the effort to sell them. To make it worse, they offered me a whopping $60 apiece for my 726's...like I should be happy about that. No, they'll make a good tire up north between November and February. Hell I can sell them on Craigslist all day long for twice that easy.
So I am curious now, where have you guys picked up yours and for what price? I haven't found them under $680 locally so far...so much for the Bridgestone account...
RE: Time for some new rubber... - smorgan87 - 03-21-2018
Im running hankook dl11s on mine. 325 each. Seem to take the abuse of heavy agri and sand prty well. They were recommended by the guy that im hauling for.
RE: Time for some new rubber... - Chamberpains - 03-21-2018
I just bought my m710 low pro 22.5's from a local guy in Shermansdale, PA. $570 a piece installed with equal and mounted the correct way with stud centering tool. I love them so far. I think the Lowest rolling resistance out there on a drive tire. I think 96 where as those hancooks are 110ish. He tried selling me those also but Im giving the higher end tire a try. I can PM you his contact info. Him and his tire shop are probably the best in the state and 1 of those truely genuine good people.
RE: Time for some new rubber... - Volvo8873 - 03-21-2018
wrong post
RE: Time for some new rubber... - DUKE58 - 03-21-2018
(03-21-2018 )smorgan87 Wrote: Im running hankook dl11s on mine. 325 each. Seem to take the abuse of heavy agri and sand prty well. They were recommended by the guy that im hauling for.
are they good for over the road
RE: Time for some new rubber... - Rawze - 03-21-2018
I think i gave $2800 for all 8 M710 drives. Got them at speedco but I am also part of a national account with my carrier.
here are some words about tire resistance ...
http://rawze.com/forums/showthread.php?tid=192
RE: Time for some new rubber... - Brock - 03-21-2018
I like the Goodyear endurance lhd.
Not much beats the 710 ecopia though.
RE: Time for some new rubber... - Rawze - 03-21-2018
(03-21-2018 )dhirocz Wrote: ...
I can't even pick up speed downhill while loaded half the time
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keep an eye on altitude for your GPS. You will be surprised at some places you think are downhill, but really are not.
RE: Time for some new rubber... - dhirocz - 03-21-2018
I did...anything up to about 3%it just won't pick up speed.
I just checked all my wheels and wheel bearings...no other truck I've driven has had this much rolling resistance.
My next big move for mileage is in the tires!
Speedco...never thought about them. Hmm...I'll give them a call. Need to buy a set of wheels too *ack!*