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Today I'm getting new Michelins on my 21 fx4 Lariat. Originals still had life @40k miles but about to leave in our travel trailer for a few months, so want to be safe.
Getting this done at the dealer,painfully slow been here 2 hrs so far. Got first appt of the day as I knew how slow they were, didn't matter. At least I have the time but getting bored so I'm reading and posting here, beats watching kelly ripa on the big box here in the waiting rm.
Finally free, 2.5 hrs. I'll focus on the good. What a difference. Weird that truck seems to be riding higher. Country roads up here, somewhat snow covered as they've cut back on salt. Ride to dealer with old tires I had it in 4 wdh , ride home with new tires in 2wd and felt more positive. Can't wait to get on clear roads at highway speed. Glad I made the change.
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Finally free, 2.5 hrs. I'll focus on the good. What a difference. Weird that truck seems to be riding higher. Country roads up here, somewhat snow covered as they've cut back on salt. Ride to dealer with old tires I had it in 4 wdh , ride home with new tires in 2wd and felt more positive. Can't wait to get on clear roads at highway speed. Glad I made the change.
Plus, new shoes just feels good!!😎
 

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Finally free, 2.5 hrs. I'll focus on the good. What a difference. Weird that truck seems to be riding higher. Country roads up here, somewhat snow covered as they've cut back on salt. Ride to dealer with old tires I had it in 4 wdh , ride home with new tires in 2wd and felt more positive. Can't wait to get on clear roads at highway speed. Glad I made the change.
I've got over 50K miles on the original Bridgestone Duelers, but when I finally do replace them it will be with Michelin. Which ones did you get?
 

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I know that stuff is still on the back of the truck. I had to slow crawl to the grocery store and Scavenge for what I could find that I needed.
Same as Sunday just with a clear ish windshield to look through.
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4H 25 to 30 mph.
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I know that stuff is still on the back of the truck. I had to slow crawl to the grocery store and and Scavenge for what I could find that I needed.
Same as Sunday just with a clear ish windshield to look through.
20260127_114913.webp

4H 25 to 30 mph.
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Oh that looks cold! 🥶

Here I am at 60* thinking it's chilly putting chicken on the smoker in my shorts. lol :tumbleweed:

@veedubtuner & @Fordup I bet it's going to taste like Iguana. 🦎🦎


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I know that stuff is still on the back of the truck. I had to slow crawl to the grocery store and and Scavenge for what I could find that I needed.
Same as Sunday just with a clear ish windshield to look through.
20260127_114913.webp

4H 25 to 30 mph.
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In town that won't blow off. Highway speed will jettison it on the windshields behind you!😂 Tonneaus don't get the same "updraft" as the roof.
 

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Oh that looks cold! 🥶

Here I am at 60* thinking it's chilly putting chicken on the smoker in my shorts. lol :tumbleweed:

@veedubtuner & @Fordup I bet it's going to taste like Iguana. 🦎🦎


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Looks like iguna hind quarters 😯. Below zero wind chills here again so I'm jealous.
 

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I've got over 50K miles on the original Bridgestone Duelers, but when I finally do replace them it will be with Michelin. Which ones did you get?
Defenders.
Researched this forum quite a bit and took the advice. Was concerned with towing, do 5-7 k per yr. Supposedly, these have stiffer sidewalls which help with load. Add in better road ride . We'll see but @ $275/ tire, I'm hoping its true. I've always gotten good advice here so i'm betting I'll be happy.
 

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Oh that looks cold! 🥶

Here I am at 60* thinking it's chilly putting chicken on the smoker in my shorts. lol :tumbleweed:

@veedubtuner & @Fordup I bet it's going to taste like Iguana. 🦎🦎


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I was working outside at 11°F this morning. Lol It's 33, now.
 

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It’s about 12°F here but I will be grilling. Unlike Dave, I will be wearing long johns AND pants!
Thank God you're wearing pants this time! :oops: 🤢

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