03-22-2019, 05:45 AM
Needing to replace 295/80R22.5 fronts and 275/80R22.5 rears soon. Are there any recommendations for tires? All seemingly have their share of issues. I had a front Michelin blow out at 65 on a descending right-hand turn on the intestate and never want that to happen ever again. Just a bit scary, to say the least!
I have Continentals HSR2's on the rear and although in 7 years have zero side wall cracking (unlike the XZA2's in front with deep finger nail burying cracks) they feel like one is driving on ice (doesn't feel as stable in the rear over the previous Michelin's). The new ones are now HSR2's (any better?).
Most anything is better priced than Michelin but wouldn't mind the extra dough if really that much better. Keep hearing of all the blowout especially with the Michelins (see above)
OH, I'm getting mix opinions on balancing. Experienced trucker are of the opinion that balancing such a heavy tire cannot be done with wheel weights better to mount them correctly and better off just to not bother?
Thanks all
Marino
98 Vogue V (but always looking)
I have Continentals HSR2's on the rear and although in 7 years have zero side wall cracking (unlike the XZA2's in front with deep finger nail burying cracks) they feel like one is driving on ice (doesn't feel as stable in the rear over the previous Michelin's). The new ones are now HSR2's (any better?).
Most anything is better priced than Michelin but wouldn't mind the extra dough if really that much better. Keep hearing of all the blowout especially with the Michelins (see above)
OH, I'm getting mix opinions on balancing. Experienced trucker are of the opinion that balancing such a heavy tire cannot be done with wheel weights better to mount them correctly and better off just to not bother?
Thanks all
Marino
98 Vogue V (but always looking)