continental mpt81 feedback?

[Kardec]

2nd set on the ER. Fantastic. No towing but a great tire that takes the labor out of driving ... at least compared to the 37" 22.5s. Changing a tire (haven't had to do it, thank god, but I have rotated them) is easier because the wheels go on and off the lugs easier, looser tolerances or something. Just run them a touch harder than you might think and they are great.

[Carlyle]

Hi Kardec,

Glad to hear you like these tires. Question, how many miles of use did you get on the first set?

Thanks,

Carl


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[boblynch]

I run the 335 MPT81s on my F550-based rig. Really like the handling vs. stock tires in all conditions. I'd like to hear more from others on durability and replacement intervals. Mine have been on for about 7000 miles and are going strong.

[mervifwdc]

I have a set on a Unimog camping truck, and have just over 25K KM on them now. Mainly highway, but also a good few days of desert and rock driving.

Overall I am happy enough, but they are not wearing evenly, so I'm getting some vibration coming from them at certain speeds. I don't think I'll get 50K KM from them.

No issues with grip however, very good for that.

Merv.

[Carlyle]

I have a set on a Unimog camping truck, and have just over 25K KM on them now. Mainly highway, but also a good few days of desert and rock driving.

Overall I am happy enough, but they are not wearing evenly, so I'm getting some vibration coming from them at certain speeds. I don't think I'll get 50K KM from them.

No issues with grip however, very good for that.

Merv.

I'm having the same uneven wear on my tires. I've had my alignment done front and back three times with no changes. Great traction tire, but I may look for an alternative as I'll be very lucky to get more than 25k on them, let alone 50k.

[charlieaarons]

I got an easy 60K (100K km) miles off a set of 395/85R20 XZL Michelins on my 27000 lb U500 camper.

Charlie

[foxhunter]

I got an easy 60K (100K km) miles off a set of 395/85R20 XZL Michelins on my 27000 lb U500 camper.

Charlie

I have only 14k on mine and they look and ride great, but now they are 10 years old and I am thinking I should retire them and get a new set. Any thoughts?

[rblackwell]

60,000 miles - Certainly hope I get something like that out of mine. New set in Oct 2012, now have 10,000 miles on them. Hoping to get from Vladivostok to Istanbul on what remains of them.

When do you declare a XZL done??

[Scott Brady]

Strong tire, but they hate heat. Having changed one that disintegrated, it made all the time in the gym worthwhile.

I would recommend running TPMS and temp sensors, and respecting the K speed rating. . .

[charlieaarons]

when there is about 8/32" left.

Charlie