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Factory Tires?

2.1K views 25 replies 17 participants last post by  dario.atallah  
#1 ·
Hello everyone,

I just wanted to ask, how long have your factory tires been lasting you before replacement? I have a 2023 Limited trim EcoDiesel with the factory tires and I am at about 25,000 miles and the tech urged me to get new tires by the fall.

I always thought tires were supposed to last to 50-60k miles, with some fluctuation based on how you drive? Am I way off? Are factory tires "cheaper" than a new set?

If I need new tires, I have been eying the Michelin CrossClimate 2.....but was really hoping not to need tires this soon.
 
#3 ·
I think it depends on which tires you got from the factory. When we ordered our 2020 EcoDiesel, there was an option (upcharge) for the premium tire. That option became standard when we selected the Longhorn trim. I contacted a friend who works for Bridgestone and asked about the 'premium tire'. He said the premium tire on the Ram 1500 (at that time) was the same Bridgestone Dueler HL Alenza that you would buy off the showroom floor, so that gave me some confidence to keep them. They lasted 42,240 miles which for me is mostly towing miles. 40,000 - 45,000 is about what I get out of tires, so I was happy with that.
 
#6 ·
My Gen2 (2018) came with Goodyear Wrangler SR-A. That set lasted 85,000 miles, but I should have changed them at 82k. Really just thought it was a fluke, but I purchased the same tire for the second set. I'm at 79,000 miles on the 2nd set. Last week I took a measurement (I have a little tool that measures tread depth) and this set of tires may last even longer. WOW! The only different this time is that I only rotated the tires once at 20,000 miles. They currently are within 1/32" of an inch on all tread depth.
 
#10 ·
My Gen2 (2016) came with Goodyear Wrangler SRA's I did not care for them and sold them within the first 1,000 miles.

When it comes to new tires watch the weight of the tires. You might get better driving performance/safety/traction with heavier performance tires, but it can impact your gas mileage pretty quickly. I believe you want to try and stay around/ideally under 40 lbs per tire in terms of weight. We had a Subaru Outback with the Michelin CrossClimate 2, and we loved them! Great performance all round! When the time comes for new tires for my Gen3 ecodiesel, I have been looking at the Michelin Defender LTX M/S2. They seem to have a good all around performance, and perform better in snow/ice conditions depsite only an M+S rating. Looking online at tire rack it does not list the Michelin CrossClimate 2 for a 275/55-20 tire size for the Gen3 ecodiesel. However, they do make the tire in that size, not sure why it does not show up as an option...
 
#11 ·
When the time comes for new tires for my Gen3 ecodiesel, I have been looking at the Michelin Defender LTX M/S2.
I've read really good reviews on the Continental TerrainContact H/T.

We're on our second set of Michelin Defender LTX M/S2 on the 2015 EcoDiesel. It's been a good tire considering what we've put them through.

We got 42,240 miles on the factory Bridgestone Dueler Alenza H/L. I picked up a second set of factory Bridgestone Dueler Alenza H/L for a good price. The tires/wheels came off a 2022 Ram 1500 EcoDiesel Longhorn, which matched our truck. They only had 3,000 miles on them. That's what I'm currently running on the 2020. As soon as they wear out, I'll be looking at either the Michelin Defender or the Continentals.
 
#13 ·
Had the Bridgestone Dueler Alenza and made just 30,000. But the weird deal of the 4 tires was one tire looked half wore out where the other 3 were shot. Always rotated between 8 to 9 thousand faithfully. Went with the Michelin Defender this time around. 15,000 on them and all look great. About ready to rotate again.
 
#14 ·
Had the Bridgestone Dueler Alenza and made just 30,000. But the weird deal of the 4 tires was one tire looked half wore out where the other 3 were shot. Always rotated between 8 to 9 thousand faithfully.
These are the OE wheels/tires I picked up in Arizona that came off a 2022 Longhorn. They only had 3,000 miles on them. The first set lasted 42,240 miles, which was mostly towing. I'd be happy to get 40,000 miles out of the second set. It's not my favorite tire, but I paid something like $650 for all four wheels/tires, then I gave the guy a $100 tip for meeting me more than halfway. The factory tires towed the travel trailer through NM, AZ, CA, NV, UT, CO, OK, KS, MO, IL, AR, and TX.


DateTireMilesRotate
Balance
PSITread
Depth
Rotation
Interval
05/26/20Bridgestone Dueler Alenza H/L0Factory Installed36 PSI
11/32
11/32
0
07/19/217,684Rotate and Balance36 PSI
N/A
N/A
7,684
02/11/2322,837Rotate and Balance36 PSI7/32
7/32
15,153
09/08/2332,300Rotate36 PSI6/32
6/32
9,463
07/02/2442,240RemovedN/A5/32
5/32
9.940

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#17 ·
Factory tires for my '22 Big Horn are the 20" Bridgestone Dueler H/L that are sitting at just over 33K miles today.

I keep them aired up to 38psi all around, and I do balancing and rotation every 5K at my local DT store.

The tech was impressed at how evenly they're wearing and how much tread is left. I think I can squeeze another 15-20K miles out of them, after which I'll likely throw on a set of Michelin Defenders.
 
#18 ·
I got 44k out of my factory Nexen on my 21. Went with Pirelli

My guess is that you got a cheaper version of Pirelli. Factory tires are hit and miss. Like I said before, the Bridgestone Dueler Alenza H/L was listed as a 'premium tire' on the build sheet and was an added cost option on the lower trim levels. I got about the same mileage out of the Michelin Defenders. Discount Tire prorated my Michelin Defenders since they didn't reach the 70,000-mile tread warranty, which was okay with me. I was able to get into new tires for like $540 dollars. We've been averaging about 10,000 - 12,000 miles per year on each truck, so I'm basically getting a new set of tires every 4 years.
I got 44k out my 255/55/20 factory Nexen on my 21 ED.
Went with Pirelli Scorpion A3's. Love em...
 
#21 ·
Everyone on this thread with high mileage stocks tires must just about drive in a straight line. I could never ever get the mileage some are getting at all. To many curve roads and up and down temps here to get the mileage some are seeing.
I have always been between 25 to 30 thousand when I have had to change out stock tires on just about every vehicle I have owned over the years.
 
#22 ·
I don't understand it either. The only thing that I have done is been religious about air pressure. I keep an eye on it and when the pressure drops 2 pounds, I refill. Of course it helps that I have a compressor in the garage. Heck! I have even stopped rotating the tires and just go by a wear indicator tool.
 
#23 ·
I could never ever get the mileage some are getting at all.
I don't understand it either.
I can only assume that drivers like you (and me) are driving on road surfaces that cause tires to wear down faster. I'm in a similar boat. 40,000 - 45,000 miles is about what I can expect out of premium tires with 60,000 - 70,000 mile tread warranties.
 
#25 ·
I had Bridgestone duelers on my bighorn. I got 55k miles and still had plenty of tread, but with winter approaching in chicago, i elected to change them. Ended up getting the same tires again. No complaints, but next time i might get a slightly wider tire. I like these as they are quiet on the highway amd i dont do any off roading.
 
#26 ·
I just replaced my Bridgestone OEM 275/55 R20 113T tires after 29,400 miles, 15,000 of which are towing a 6,000 lbs travel trailer. They all had less than 5/32 tread depth with 2 at less and the edges worn out. I got an alignment done an the front was off by up to 2%. I rotated the tires with every oil change every 5,000 or so. I put E rated Bridgestones after looking at the ratings of the LT275/55 R20 120S and comparing it with the Michelin Defender, a very close second. The Bridgestone has a higher load rating but also is better in the snow, as noted in Discount Tires and Tire Rack web sites. The Michelin was cheaper by $10 per tire. I think either tire would be much better than the OEM tire I had.