Cooper Rugged Trek Equivalent-ish?

[jgruberman]

I have a set of 35/12.5R20 on my RAM 2500, and they need replacement soon.

Some online shopping shows them at about $400 a tire right now.

I don't remember what I paid before, but that seems a little high, maybe.

I was wondering if there are any recommendations for a similar alternative.

If I have to spend that much per tire, then I will.

They were always a really good tire.

They completely outperformed Nitto and Toyo regarding drivability, and this was my first set of coopers.

However, if there are any suggestions for a possible alternative brand that performs similarly, I would be open to hearing about them.

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[watersupply189]

Unfortunately, that’s about the going rate on quality tires that size.

I have the 35/12.50 Wildpeak on mine and paid $1,850 for all four out the door.

Four years ago, I paid $850 out the door for the same set.


2016 Ram Laramie 3500, G56, 6.7, CC, 4x4

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[jgruberman]

Unfortunately, that's about the going rate on quality tires that size.

I have the 35/12.50 Wildpeak on mine and paid $1,850 for all four out the door.

Four years ago, I paid $850 out the door for the same set.

2016 Ram Laramie 3500, G56, 6.7, CC, 4x4

That may also be the case; I forgot to consider that prices on everything go up.

I could find them at a local place for $1700.00 and change installed.

If that's around about price, then I understand that also.

When you say quality tires, I'm guessing that any price less than that for another brand will start sacrificing quality or performance.

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[watersupply189]

That may also be the case; I forgot to consider that prices on everything go up.

I could find them at a local place for $1700.00 and change installed.

If that's around about price, then I understand that also.

When you say quality tires, I'm guessing that any price less than that for another brand will start sacrificing quality or performance.

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Yes, I got 60k out of my last set of Wildpeaks.


2016 Ram Laramie 3500, G56, 6.7, CC, 4x4

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[Corkey]

I have the Maxxis RZR MT from Swabs.

In the last set, I got 60k, great tires, and I recently got another set.

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[jgruberman]

Removed, obsolete question.

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[jgruberman]

How does the warranty typically work on tires?

I know the ones I have now have a 55,000 mi warranty, and I'm pretty sure I haven't gotten that sort of life out of them.

Just curious, before I go spending another 2000 on a set of tires, if the opportunity exists for me to somehow benefit from that warranty

Also, given the brief information I may have gleaned from the internet, it might be worth noting that my tires are not evenly worn.

For some reason, the right tire has more additional wear than the other three, perhaps from an alignment issue, but I'm not optimistic.

I'm not sure if the fact that one tire is unevenly worn would not make a warranty applicable since it may be indicative of lacking maintenance.

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[AK Bob]

How does the warranty typically work on tires?

I know the ones I have now have a 55,000 mi warranty, and I'm pretty sure I haven't gotten that sort of life out of them.

Just curious, before I go spending another 2000 on a set of tires, if the opportunity exists for me to somehow benefit from that warranty

Also, given the brief information I may have gleaned from the internet, it might be worth noting that my tires are not evenly worn.

For some reason, the right tire has more additional wear than the other three, perhaps from an alignment issue, but I'm not optimistic.

I'm not sure if the fact that one tire is unevenly worn would not make a warranty applicable since it may be indicative of lacking maintenance.

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In my experience dealing with the shop I purchased the tires from and installed, they measured the tire tread remaining and prorated them for a discount on a new set.

It seems it’s up to the shop manager’s discretion; they checked their records for proof of regularly scheduled rotation and may request documentation if they don’t have it.

I ended up with a $350 savings on a set of six Michelin tires.

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[cumminsdieselfreak]

How does the warranty typically work on tires?

I know the ones I have now have a 55,000 mi warranty, and I'm pretty sure I haven't gotten that sort of life out of them.

Just curious, before I go spending another 2000 on a set of tires, if the opportunity exists for me to somehow benefit from that warranty

Also, given the brief information I may have gleaned from the internet, it might be worth noting that my tires are not evenly worn.

For some reason, the right tire has more additional wear than the other three, perhaps from an alignment issue, but I'm not optimistic.

I'm not sure if the fact that one tire is unevenly worn would not make a warranty applicable since it may be indicative of lacking maintenance.

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It's useless in "most" cases when dealing with the manufacturer unless you buy a "warranty guarantee" from a chain store.

My wife had a sidewall blow out on a steer tire (BFG), and they (BFG) said there was nothing they could do.

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[jgruberman]

It's useless in "most" cases when dealing with the manufacturer unless you buy a "warranty guarantee" from a chain store.

My wife had a sidewall blow out on a steer tire (BFG), and they (BFG) said there was nothing they could do.

I must have had a unique case, or the place I go to (Discount Tire) is good because I just replaced the other two tires for $399.

So that's $399 for the front two and $371 for the back two, installed out the door.

So I would say that the mileage warranty is not useless in my particular scenario.

At this point, I have a brand new set of 35-in Cooper tires for under $800, so zero complaints from me.

Also, a blowout has nothing to do with a mileage warranty.

Mileage warranty, as I refer to it, is specifically related to tire wear down past the wear point before the manufacturer intends it to.

Blowouts would be a roadside hazard, certificate, etc.

Completely different than my use, unfortunately.

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