Looking for Michelin XZL's or alternate 20" tires

[jayshapiro]

Does anybody have a lead on somewhere that HAS STOCK of the Michelin XZL 395/85R20's? I need 5 pieces and all the dealers I've talked to say they're sold out and the U.S. Military has eaten up all the back log for the next several months.

I asked Michelin but they don't know of any. I figured you guys know more than them though!

Alternatively, I'm open to a different tire that meets the following requirements:
- 20" wheel
- less than 425 width
- between 41" and 47" total diameter
- highway friendly (noise, wet weather, mileage)
- still capable off-road (not heavy rock crawling, but some mud tracks)

I have already rejected the XML's and XL's as too aggressive for our needs.

These will be used on our F-650 4x4 chassis with a 15,000lb camper.

Any help is appreciated!

Jay.

PS - Failing this, I will have to change to 22.5" wheels, and give up on having 2piece split rims.

[Robthebrit]

You are probably not going to find them, have you considered continental tires? MPT81 are a great tire and come in 20 inch, one of my mogs has them and they run silent and XZLs are very noisey and hard to balance.

Try calling Scott Ingram and Expedition Imports or Jim Ince at Eurotruck, they both deal in Mitche and Conti tires for mogs which are the same size as you need. They will both drop ship to your nearest distribution center.

Good luck.

Rob

[jayshapiro]

Thanks for the tip.

I found a great thread on the topic:

http://www.benzworld.org/forums/unim...zl-vs-xte.html

Cheers,
Jay.

[CodyLX450]

I see them on ebay all the time...

[Joaquin Suave]

Howdy Jay,

I believe that "conti's" have a higher top speed. Given the configuration of your truck, it would be a shame to limit the top speed because of the type of tires you use. you might want to look at 385/65's on 22.5 rims. I think you can find a greater selection. I got a less agressive tire (less noise) for Casa with the plan to custom groove them...but never got around to it.

Hows your project going?

[norseman]

Jay,

There are a plentiful supply of them over here in the UK, I can fix you a set up if you want. They are going to be approximately $400 each and then shipping. Message me privately if you would like to sort something.

Last year I could have gotten the 365/80 x 20 XZLs that I am looking for and these are now like gold dust or worse. If you know of any of these at a good price I would love to know.

best regards from David Gudmunsen

[39Ronin]

I have 4 R20 x 11.00 XZL 's for sale:


Size: R20 x 11.00
Load: H
Diameter: 43.1 (new)
Width : 11.1
Rims: 8.00 - 7.50
Revs per mile: 481
Max speed: 65mph

They have 80% tread left on them an I can sell them to you for $1400 US plus shipping.

Let me know if they will work for you.

[CodyLX450]

This listing is for the 50+ inch versions of the XZL, but the seller says:

I also have several sets of 46"s new and used at the best prices

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-M...spagenameZWDVW

[Twink6481]

I have some 365/80r20 Michelin XZL tyres available. They are part worn but will be a hell of a lot cheaper than brand new. If you are interested or know anyone who is please let me know.

[Tireworld Limited]

I know where there are some 365/80R20 Mich XZL 95-99%+ tread left.