Tires for Silverado needed

[Zero]

I have a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1/2-ton Crew Cab truck that is run approximately 10,000 miles per year; 65% interstate miles, 35% paved secondary roads.

My budget is around $1000, but good for me if I spend less. I had my heart set on a set of Michelin's LTX M/S2 or the X Radial LT2, but I'm worried that the tires will dry-rot before they would need replaced.

Other than the Michelin's what would be your suggestion for an American-made highway tire?

 

[newtoncd8]

With Cooper tire being sold to an Indian company, I think your only choices are Hoosier and Goodyear.

 

[simple_gifts]

I run Cooper Discoverer H/T; tread life isn't super, but great ride and low cost.

 

[Bandito440]

Wait until Labor Day if you can. Discount Tire usually runs big sales where you can stack rebates. I got a set of Cooper A/T3 in 265/75-16 C for $500 last year after rebates. They were a great set.

 

[danthaman1980]

Originally Posted By: Curtis Newton
With Cooper tire being sold to an Indian company, I think your only choices are Hoosier and Goodyear.


Lots of Coopers are still made in the USA (for now at least).

 

[Zero]

Originally Posted By: simple_gifts
I run Cooper Discoverer H/T; tread life isn't super, but great ride and low cost.


How's the road noise? I want something quiet.

 

[Zero]

Originally Posted By: danthaman1980
Originally Posted By: Curtis Newton
With Cooper tire being sold to an Indian company, I think your only choices are Hoosier and Goodyear.


Lots of Coopers are still made in the USA (for now at least).


[censored] of a bunch of tires still made in the US if you just shop.

 

[oldhp]

According to Apollo Tyres Ltd, buyer of Cooper Tire, they are not planning any changes or shutting down any tire plants.
I would put the Cooper Discoverer H/T on it.

 

[simple_gifts]

Originally Posted By: Zero
Originally Posted By: simple_gifts
I run Cooper Discoverer H/T; tread life isn't super, but great ride and low cost.


How's the road noise? I want something quiet.


None. My friend has P265/70/16s on her Tundra and seems to like them. They were $130/tire mounted.

 

[kam327]

I put Firestone Destination LE2's on my Explorer. Overall they were smooth and quiet. There was a hum, I think from the right rear, on certain types of pavement. Didn't get a chance to rotate them to see if it was a bad tire or bad hub before trading the car in.

A coworker has them on his Silverado and he has no complaints about them.

They were just about the cheapest name-brand tire available for my Explorer's 18" rims.

 

[Danno]

I have bought michelins "forever" and have yet to see dry-rot. They should last at least 6 years and 60,000 miles in your case. I would buy them if I were you.

My buddy is on the 3rd year running LTXMS2 for his GC and they still look like new.

 

[Ken2]

Firestone Destination AT has given me excellent service. The LE2 version should be excellent when the more open tread isn't needed. Cooper's A/T3 would be a good choice where the open tread is wanted. Their Discovery H/T is getting to be pretty old tech, and you can probably get better for your money.

 

[NHHEMI]

Highly recommend Firestone Destination LE2's seeing as an AT is not a must for the OP.

 

[hattaresguy]

I think the LTX MS2's are made in the US.

 

[paulswagelock]

I have has several Tahoe/yukons in a row. I have replaced the not so good factory Goodyeqar tires with several types now. My favorite was the cooper CTS for its quiet ride, good handling, and price. Second is the LTX ms2 which is what I have on now. Nice ride, quiet, decent snow handling, but pricey. $300 more per set of 4.

 

[SteveSRT8]

Originally Posted By: Zero
I have a 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 1/2-ton Crew Cab truck that is run approximately 10,000 miles per year; 65% interstate miles, 35% paved secondary roads.

My budget is around $1000, but good for me if I spend less. I had my heart set on a set of Michelin's LTX M/S2 or the X Radial LT2, but I'm worried that the tires will dry-rot before they would need replaced.

Other than the Michelin's what would be your suggestion for an American-made highway tire?


We buy 3-4 sets of tires for Silverados every year. Most are running 265/70/17 sizing or smaller. I shop online for the best deal and then take this to my local tire store and he beats it.

We always buy Michelin. I have tried them all, many others are quite good. But the old LTX MS and now the LTX MS2 are simply an unbeatable combo of performance and durability. They are amazingly quiet and smooth riding and yet somehow have traction that is nearly supernatural.

My last set was 928.00 out the door including road hazard warranty and sales tax! Shop around...

 

[Silverado12]

I'm a fan of Michelins,but Dunlop and Goodyear are the only 2 American manufacturers of tires left, since Cooper sold out. Many tires are produced here, but not by American companies.

 

[meep]

another vote for the F'stone Destination LE2. Have over 10,000 on mine now and they are still smooth, quiet, grippy, in-balance, and a good steer. Still good in the wet. There's been minimal treadwear, even with towing at the truck's max over the interstate. These are really good tires so far.

 

[ufbbc]

Get the LTX M/S2's. Trust me, I have had multiple sets on multiple vehicles (including the M/S before the 2's came out). They are awesome. Mine were on for about 6 years - no issue.

 

[NHHEMI]

Originally Posted By: meep
another vote for the F'stone Destination LE2. Have over 10,000 on mine now and they are still smooth, quiet, grippy, in-balance, and a good steer. Still good in the wet. There's been minimal treadwear, even with towing at the truck's max over the interstate. These are really good tires so far.


Yeah, I am at about 9K so far and my LE2's are showing almost no wear. Easily should see 70K+ from them.