The Michelins will last longer but if you get any adverse or offroad conditions, go with the Revos.
I have the LTX M/S and they are crappy in the snow (the LTX A/Ts may be better).
My next set will definately be Revos.

 

Yea the LTX M/S are horrible in snow, almost every stop ends with ABS kicking in.

 

man i am debating on my next set of tires between buy revos and just using them or buying a set of michelin ltx m/s due to the fact that they last up to 100k miles and then buying a set of wheelers 15 black steel rims and putting a set of tsl's on them, id love another set of mud tires to daily drive on because i love the noise and the aggressive look but i cant afford new tires ever 20-30k miles
by the way on revos youll get about 55-65k miles out them compared to the michelins which as i mentioned above will get in upwards of 100k miles

 

I don't know much about Michelin truck and light truck tires. But my dad is the same way and would only allow me to put Michelin's on my car. But I'm really impressed with them so far. They are so much smoother and stop so much better in the rain than other tires I've had on my car in the past.. I've had a set of Firestone, Kelly, and Michelin. And the Michelins were hands down the best.

 

My truck has the better part of 257,000 on it. In that time she's had

Bridgestone dueler A/T (OEM 225/75)
General Grabber A/T (31x10.5)
BFGoodwrench T/A (225/75)
Michellen X Radial LT (235/75 LR C)
Michellen X Radial LT (235/75 LR C)
BFGoodwrench A/T ko (235/75 LR C)


The best off road tire from those groups would be the grabber with the KO RIGHT behind it. On road goes to the michellen HANDS DOWN. NOTHING touches a michellen on the highway for smooth ride, traction when wet, and being SILENT at speed.

On the highway all of the tires save the michellens will hydroplane like a surfboard when you hit 1-2" of standing water. The michellens wont. I love my BFG KO's but for the amount of highway driving I do, Im going back to michellens.

If you opt for them go for the X radial LT, it's got a stiffer sidewall and extra load carrying capability being a load range C and all.

 

I thought the revo's were rated really high for hydroplane resistance? They dont ride that much rougher than the michelin's do they? Thats what other people have been saying anyways

 

I have Revo's and would recomend them against anything. They ride very quiet and haven't caused me anyproblems in the year that I've had them. In a word, for a truck tire, AWESOME. If you can, get them. You won't be sorry.

 

You will love them, they are smooth, quiet, have a good warranty, and unless your like me and back off the edge of the road in an ice storm and get your rear end hung up on a rock you shouldnt have a problem with snow and general at use! Ive owned a bunch of different tires and have to say that the Revos are the only set that have impressed me to the point of buying another set, I talked my dad into them for his 02 Tacoma and he loves them, I am also looking into Bridgestones for my car now to, Im sold. Just with any tire, make sure you keep them properly inflated, rotated and balanced. It wounldnt hurt to have your alighnment checked out either. Are your shocks original to the truck? You may want to look into a new set of shocks also like a set of Bilsteins or OME, down the road! Have fun and congrats on getting some help with the purchase, thats sweet!

 

I had the REVO's and barely got 56,000 miles out of them, but they excelled in wet, dry and snow. An excellent tire for all conditions. I also had the Michelin LTX's and they were not quite as good in the snow but were excellent otherwise plus longer lasting (good tread after 65,000).

 

I don't have any experience with the REVO's but I have heard many good things about them. I have had Michelin tires on ALL of my vehicles since 1989. You can't go wrong. They last forever, ride is great, and are super quiet. The wet traction is good, dry traction is better, but that is true of most tires. I have over 30K on the set I have now with over half of the treadlife remaining. I couldn't be happier! I guess I am just a Michelin guy. just my $.02

 

I'd caution you to take the "ratings" with a grain of salt. Frankly, because of long tread life, very few of us will have run 3-4 (late model) tires for at least a year. Most online review sites have the majority of "reviews" written by people who've owned the equipment less than one month. Consequently they're often homering.

I'd listen most to the few who have ran at least two of the tires you're considering.

Having said that, I've got a set of LTX/ATs with 65,000 miles on it with another 20-30k of miles left. I have no qualms with wear patterns, vibration at speed or offroad (think dry colorado rock n dirt not muds n roots). My only issue is performance on packed snow and ice.

Still haven't decided upon a next tire. Like most everyone else I'm down to an LTX AT, Revo or BFG AT/KO. Since I'm not driving up to the ski resorts as much as I used to, I'll probably go with the BFG.

 

My shocks are completely stock, not sure if original, since I just bought the truck. I was planning on upgrading them sometime anyways. Is there any specific reason I should replace them soon?

 

i had the REVOS and love them. I have the BFG ATs and they are a bit lounder and a little rougher

Matt

 

I'm in the market for some new tires as well. I've done my research and with the type of driving I do, I'll be getting some Revos pretty soon. If you like BFGs they may be the way to go as they are a good tire and you get your dad to pay for them since they are made by Michelin.

 

Yep, the B.F.Goodrich company doesn't make tires. They sold the tire plants and the B.F.Goodrich tire name to Michelin. So B.F.Goodrich tires are still built in B.F.Goodrich tire plants, but those plants and the marketing of the output of those plants are now controlled by Michelin.

Not quite the same thing but close enuf Dad might pay for it.

 

Hmmm interesting. I wonder if michellen shared any of their rubber composition secrets with BF after they bought em.... Reason I say that is my first set of BGF TA's had VERY hard rubber in its tread that would last forever on the highway but had almost no wet highway traction. The KO's I have no are much softer and have much better on highway traction than my old TAs...

 

I convinced my dad to pay for the revo's. Showed him the great reviews, and they are cheaper than michelins

 

I have five used 275 70 16 $200 plus shipping if you want them

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/victor...11.jpg&.src=ph

 

Greetings,
Check the NHTSA website here http://www.nhtsa.gov/ Check for recalls on all manufacturers, you'll be amazed.

 

I've had the Revo's on my truck for about 25,000 miles, here are my opinions:

-Rain/snow/ice: awesome tires. Had them in CO and they've gone trough everything, performed better than BFG AT's.
-Off road; great traction, handles mud and trails quite well. Better gripping than BFG AT's, better mud and snow cleaning ability.
-Dry pavement: great traction, good handling. A little stiffer than LTX/AT's. They also have developed a rythmic humming at speed that I can't trace.

Overall wear is good, mainly due to proper inflation, balancing, rotation and heavy highway use. They do ride stiffer than OEM shoes, but then most better tires will. I had the LTX/AT's on my Tacoma and they rode like glass with no noise at all; those are probably what I'll put on the truck next time I need to get shoes for it since my wife now drives the 4Runner. I have the Michelin Cross Terrains on my Explorer and I don't recommend them; they're okay for OEM but will be replacing them with Revo's or LTX/AT's once I have some funds available.