Best tires

[Scruffy49]

The 9.00 Power Kings are still available in Mexico? Leftover stock, or are they still in production?

Not sure, I have to dig a bit deeper. You “can” order tires from a shop in Juarez, have them shipped here, but it puts them in Coker price range, plus import duties.

 

[bucket]

Not sure, I have to dig a bit deeper. You “can” order tires from a shop in Juarez, have them shipped here, but it puts them in Coker price range, plus import duties.

These are the rascals im looking for:

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I priced them out about 10 years ago, but mine were still decent so I didn't buy any. I wish I would have. Without going out and looking, I believe they are the "Super Traction" model maybe. As it is now, I've got the 4 best ones on the rear and some new STA's on the front. The Power Kings just look so much cooler.

 

[78C10BigTen]

Not sure where to put this but this looks like as good a spot as any. Does anybody know anything about lexani tires? Daughters car needs tires and i found them for pretty cheap and in my mind i thought they are good but idk for sure. Reviews are good but...

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[78C10BigTen]

These also kinda peaked my interest due to the warranty.

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[Stoichiometric]

Yes. Most people now won’t use them on a street driven truck. My grandfathers were in agriculture, maternal was a farmer, paternal a cattleman. Father in law was a cattleman. Childhood neighbor was a cattleman, horse logger and former muleskinner.
If Power King 9.00-16LT was still available in the states, they would be on my K3500. Since they are not, going Deestone 503 in 7.50-16LT (235/85r16 in modern). Can still get both Piwer King and Silvertown Mudders brand new, in Mexico, too far from TN.

I have a set of -very- early Interco TSL radials in 33-10.5r15. Have worn like iron, ready to go on their 4th rig. The newer ones are too soft of a compound, wear like Chinesium.

If you want a long lasting modern tire, BFG, Hankook, General, or check out Pneus Québec for more options. If you stepped the truck up to gmt800 16" take off wheels, I would happily reccomend Wrangler Authority in LT265/75r16 (31-10.5). Made in Canada, 3 peak winter rated, studdable, wear like wrought iron… Ran them on a K1500, run them on the rear of a K3500.

For a 1978 GMC K15, I'd look at Michelin Defender LTX or Cooper Discoverer AT3 tires if you're after long tread life and dependable performance. If it's mostly a daily driver on pavement, I'd lean toward the Michelin. For more of a classic truck look with occasional off-road use, the Cooper is worth considering. Just make sure you get the correct 15-inch size and load range for your truck. Proper alignment and regular tire rotations will also make a big difference in how long they last.

 

[saltdog]

Michelin Defender LTX

 

[TotalyHucked]

Not sure where to put this but this looks like as good a spot as any. Does anybody know anything about lexani tires? Daughters car needs tires and i found them for pretty cheap and in my mind i thought they are good but idk for sure. Reviews are good but...

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I know this is old and you've prob bought tires by now. But a buddy at work has had 2 sets of Lexanis on his '98 Camry and they've been great for him, wore well, were quiet and rode nice. The only other experience I have with them is my buddy Josh (YeahBuddyGarage on YouTube) had them on the 22" Alcoas on his '94 "Pace Truck" CC dually and blew 2 of the sidewalls out for no reason at all. He also told me he's heard from several others that they won't run rubber band Lexanis for the same reason.

Seems they're ok for smaller wheels

 

[bucket]

I know this is old and you've prob bought tires by now. But a buddy at work has had 2 sets of Lexanis on his '98 Camry and they've been great for him, wore well, were quiet and rode nice. The only other experience I have with them is my buddy Josh (YeahBuddyGarage on YouTube) had them on the 22" Alcoas on his '94 "Pace Truck" CC dually and blew 2 of the sidewalls out for no reason at all. He also told me he's heard from several others that they won't run rubber band Lexanis for the same reason.

Seems they're ok for smaller wheels

Did he have the blowouts on the front or the rear? He towed with that thing a couple times, didn't he?

 

[TotalyHucked]

Did he have the blowouts on the front or the rear? He towed with that thing a couple times, didn't he?

Neither time was towing, just running down the highway. I believe it was 1 front and 1 rear IIRC