Pickup Tires Used by State and County

[Gene K]

I noticed several state and county agencies use half ton pickups so I started asking around and came up with 3 common tires based on use profile.

Primarily Pavement - Firestone LE2/LE3 (Passenger Rated)

Lots of Gravel Roads - Goodyear Wrangler Adventurer Kevlar (LT/C Rated)

Lots of Unimproved Roads - Goodyear Duratrac (LT/C Rated)

I don't know how much I actually learned but it's another small piece to add to the decision making process.

 

[wdn]

Thank you for that, I found it interesting.

 

[MParr]

I noticed several state and county agencies use half ton pickups so I started asking around and came up with 3 common tires based on use profile.

Primarily Pavement - Firestone LE2/LE3 (Passenger Rated)

Lots of Gravel Roads - Goodyear Wrangler Adventurer Kevlar (LT/C Rated)

Lots of Unimproved Roads - Goodyear Duratrac (LT/C Rated)

I don't know how much I actually learned but it's another small piece to add to the decision making process.

When I worked for a county government, Firestone were the primary tires on pickups, ambulances, police cars and other passenger cars.

 

[Jim_Truett]

Firestone Transforce AT and HT tires are common here too.

I'm fairly Certain they put those exact Goodyear Wranglers on my truck at the last tire change.

 

[Gene K]

Firestone Transforce AT and HT tires are common here too.

I'm fairly Certain they put those exact Goodyear Wranglers on my truck at the last tire change.

I was told the Transforce Tires were common on the HD Trucks they use LT E tires on. I believe the Marine Police (Part of the State Troopers) and the Commercial Enforcement Officers that use the Ford SuperDuty Trucks use Transforce.

 

[fsdork]

The tires used on government vehicles can be determined by standing offers/purchasing contracts. Depending on the size of the agency, they will arrange with a manufacturer that a given make/model/size of tire will be billed at a set price, regardless of the retailer. That isn't to say the tires used aren't good, but there can be more at play than just the preference of the driver or fleet manager.

 

[Gene K]

The tires used on government vehicles can be determined by standing offers/purchasing contracts. Depending on the size of the agency, they will arrange with a manufacturer that a given make/model/size of tire will be billed at a set price, regardless of the retailer. That isn't to say the tires used aren't good, but there can be more at play than just the preference of the driver or fleet manager.

Kind of my point about not sure what I learned. It's a combination of existing relationships, price and meeting expectations. However that doesn't make it all that much different from many private purchases.

Some of the Chargers & Tahoes are using BFG Tires but I haven't heard of any being used on the half tons. Not sure why.

 

[Jim_Truett]

I was told the Transforce Tires were common on the HD Trucks they use LT E tires on. I believe the Marine Police (Part of the State Troopers) and the Commercial Enforcement Officers that use the Ford SuperDuty Trucks use Transforce.

Sounds right. Most of our fleet trucks are 3/4 and 1 ton 4WD.

 

[fsdork]

Kind of my point about not sure what I learned. It's a combination of existing relationships, price and meeting expectations. However that doesn't make it all that much different from many private purchases.

Some of the Chargers & Tahoes are using BFG Tires but I haven't heard of any being used on the half tons. Not sure why.

It might have to do with speed rating. Pursuit-rated vehicles need pursuit rated tires, of which there isn't a broad range of options.

 

[daves87rs]

This is good to know......

 

[nthach]

My town uses Goodyear Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure, a G600-series 19.5” and some Firestone Transforce HTs. They used to use Michelin LTX M/S.
They are using a new Goodyear Eagle Pursuit tire on their cop cars.

where it gets kinda interesting are the buses operated by another agency. They get whatever is on current contract. Currently, it’s a mix of Goodyear Intercity Cruiser or Metro Miler and some Michelin XZU. Before that, it was a mix of Firestone, Yokohama, Goodyear and Michelin.

 

[Creekside]

The Transforce HT is about the best highway tire around IMO. We love them on 2wd trucks, I even put them on my conversion van. I find the AT worthless. I’ve tried them a few times, always wore on the edges regardless of the vehicle and no traction. An all terrain tire is kinda like a Swiss Army knife. Does a lot of things but nothing well.

 

[tnt_motorsports]

Firestone Transforce AT and HT tires are common here too.

I'm fairly Certain they put those exact Goodyear Wranglers on my truck at the last tire change.

I just put tires on my 2012 Ram 2500 at Christmas. I took off Firestone Transforce AT's and the shop recommended Firestone Transforce HT's. I asked about other options and they said nope wouldn't do it... Boy the HT's are a lot quieter than the AT's!

I use my truck like a truck pulling our 36' TT ~11K loaded all summer long. Other than that it is my DD.

Just my $0.02