Posted: Nov 20 2010 at 6:39am | IP Logged

Just an update...I have just about 33,000 miles on my 07 SE (V6, auto, 4 wheel drive).  I just had a tire rotation and balance done on the tires and I have 8/32 inches of tread left on these.  Looks like I will get at least 40,000 miles on these which is not bad for original equipment tires.  They have handled gravel roads at speeds up to 50-55 mph, high speed driving over long distances and snow/ice.  Never had a flat or any tire damage.  They have worn smoothly and this is only the third rotation for them. I have run them at about 37-38 psi, a bit over the door panel recommended pressure.

My guess is that byt inspection time next year (April/May, I'll need to replace them to pass.  Probably go with one of the Cooper truck tires with a higher wear rating.

Posted: Nov 22 2010 at 6:00am | IP Logged

They might last that long but on my tires, I am losing the siping and have on the center tread bar just a piece of thick solid rubber.  While they won't hydroplane, the won't give any snow traction by next year and won't handle any form of surface mud on dirt roads well at all.  But I have been impressed by how they have worn overall for an oem tire.  And they ride smootly and are very quiet.

I'd be tempted to use Goodrich All Terrains on this truck except for the price....$207/tire at any of the local tire people plus mounting and balancing costs!  General AT2 tires are almost the same tread and are $125 each at the local Ford dealer plus M&B.  Coopers are in the same price range.