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04-29-2012, 08:44 AM
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Wannabe Elite Explorer
Baker, MT
05 Mountaineer
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Retread tires
How many guys run retreads? Any downside? Thoughts?
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04-29-2012, 09:47 AM
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Pilot of dogcraft
Lake Arrowhead, CA
98 Sport 4x4
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No problems for me.
I went from BGF T/A KO $750.00 to General Grabber AT2 $680.00 to TreadWright WARDEN A/T $472.00 I am on my second set of the Treadwrights and they've performed as well or better than the name brand tires. No problem balancing, no issues with the tread or sidewall. Tread life is less than the BFGs, but the price difference more than makes up for it. Granted, I don't spend a much time on the freeway. My use is about 75% 'around town', 15% highway and 10% off-road so I really don't know how these tires would hold up to daily commuting. __________________ Ritsui 1998 Explorer Sport 4x4 SOHC V6, 4.10 (aussie locked  )2" TT, 3" lift springs, K&N w/cheeze, 32" BFG clones, 120v/12v outlets |
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04-29-2012, 10:18 AM
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Few guys on here run the Treadwright Guard Dog and have been happy with them.
Going with retreads for my next set as well. |
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04-29-2012, 09:37 PM
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Wannabe Elite Explorer
Baker, MT
05 Mountaineer
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I was actually looking at the treadwrights. It seems they run a bit bigger than factory?
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04-29-2012, 09:40 PM
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Yes!
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04-29-2012, 10:57 PM
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I'm the Doctor.
St. Petersburg, Florida
2003 Explorer Eddie Bauer
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I love mine. They're holding up great!
__________________ 2003 Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.6L V8
MMR Stage 2 Heads - Ported Bullitt Intake - BanksPower TransCommand - CodeAlarm Remote Start - Hunter Brushguard - Custom Roof Basket - 3rd Cat Cutout - Straightpiped/Magnaflow Catback - 3" Body Lift - 2.25/1.75 BTF Spacers - F-150 Towhooks - 2" Wheel Spacers - HID's - 265/70/17's - EGR & PCV System Delete - AND MORE! My Registry: HiImBrian's Beachcomber |
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04-30-2012, 07:05 AM
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Elite Explorer
Ashland Va
2005 Xlt 4x4
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I and james(ronnin) saw mine once and was sold; both love our treadwrights! amazing customer service second to none...(have dealt with personally)
they perform amazing on the road and off. I went from a michelin ltx to these and they're a mild difference(hwy tire vs mud) the same exact tread in a good year was 200 more than my Treadwrights shipped to my door, and I even got a free spare(don't expect this) lucky break by fed ex... The guard dogs have 18/32 of tread!!! Get them you won't be dissatisfied...if so theyll give u a refund... I found an overall satisfaction rating of 99% (3 not positive) of hundreds... This is better than any major manufacturer.... __________________ Factory DVD, third row, rear A/C, Moon roof, Advancetrac RSC, Tow package, Leather everything, Eddie Bauer running boards.MODS- deep transmission pan w/dipstick, 1.5" Body lift, Expedition front tow hooks, Treadwright Guard Dog M/T 265-75/16 C Ply, Telescoping steering wheel mod, 4.56 gears limited slip front and rear,brembo brakes,front skid plate, Cb.FUTURE MODS-rock sliders, oba, steel front bumper w/ warn VR12000, possibly a M90 Last edited by Wills05xlt4x4; 04-30-2012 at 07:16 AM. |
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04-30-2012, 09:45 AM
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Wannabe Elite Explorer
Baker, MT
05 Mountaineer
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Do you guys think I should size down due to them running big? 2005 Mounty with 1.5 BL going on the same time as new tires.
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04-30-2012, 10:22 AM
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Wannabe Elite Explorer
 rhinelander, wi
'95 sport
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once they wear down they'll be the right size
__________________ Custom winch bumper, xcr10 comp winch, tt, xl rear shocks, roof light bar, hella 500ff's, flowmaster 40, diehard platinum, 1354manual, 3" body lift, 31" retreads, air horns, and dual pink carseats  dad tested, kid approved
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04-30-2012, 10:25 AM
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Wannabe Elite Explorer
rhinelander, wi
'95 sport
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seriously though, different brand tires of the same size will all vary a little. thats why its recommended to replace both both tires on the same axle with the same exact tire. or all 4 if its awd.
__________________ Custom winch bumper, xcr10 comp winch, tt, xl rear shocks, roof light bar, hella 500ff's, flowmaster 40, diehard platinum, 1354manual, 3" body lift, 31" retreads, air horns, and dual pink carseats dad tested, kid approved
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