68-f-model Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 What is the opinion on Michelin Pilot XZA1 295/80r22.5 152/148m tires as drive tires?I can get a set of eight with only 30,000 miles on them for a steal. I figure they would at least be better than the ancient 10.00-20's that are on my truck now. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41124-drive-tires-michelin-xza1/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Stay on solid ground. Get in wet grass and likely have problems moving. Buddy has some steers for drives on his single axle KW(got them cheap). Doesn't go well off pavement. Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41124-drive-tires-michelin-xza1/#findComment-298184 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead204 Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 with the solid outside rib on those tires they should work fine for drive rubber,as long as you dont encounter grassey areas, mud, or snow. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41124-drive-tires-michelin-xza1/#findComment-298190 Share on other sites More sharing options...
68-f-model Posted July 28, 2015 Author Share Posted July 28, 2015 Well it is just a toy that will never see snow, mud and grass on the other hand it will probably see. I think for the price I will give them a try. Then if they end up to bad on grass I'll just have to pull out the old tire groover and turn them into more of a lug tire. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41124-drive-tires-michelin-xza1/#findComment-298192 Share on other sites More sharing options...
68-f-model Posted July 28, 2015 Author Share Posted July 28, 2015 Just called and talked to the seller. The tires have a date code of 2004. I am thinking I should pass on them and find something newer, am I right?How old can semi tires be and still be expected to be safe for use??I know for car tires they say 5 years. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41124-drive-tires-michelin-xza1/#findComment-298195 Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhead204 Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 when were they removed and how were they stored? that would be my questions, if they have been outside this whole time i think i would pass,if stored out of the direct sun light and its a hobby truck i would be tempted to use......but i am kind of a cheap bastard too! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41124-drive-tires-michelin-xza1/#findComment-298278 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swishy Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 68FerGudday M82 points<1> U gunna need to change u're rims from 20" tubed to 22.5 Tubless<2> Here in Oz if a gun ho officer of the law seen them treadshe'd put u off the rd cos of the tread depth not deep enuffme jist talkn about them tattoo type grooves dun with a razor blade<3> all tyres R made 2 B Used... as the moisture content in the tyre will eventually rust out the wireseg : ifn u stored new unused tyres for 20 years me guessn they would xplode from the wires rust n awayjist my 2 c worth of dribble tax freeLOLcya§wishy 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41124-drive-tires-michelin-xza1/#findComment-298280 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 I have a pair of Yoko fronts off my truck, dated 2001. I figure I got my life out of them, though they are have plenty of tread. Need to find someone with a trailer or such that could use them. When I bought them new in 2002, I didn't really think I would still have them today. Or at least wear them out? Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41124-drive-tires-michelin-xza1/#findComment-298311 Share on other sites More sharing options...
68-f-model Posted July 29, 2015 Author Share Posted July 29, 2015 I have a source for the 8.25x22.5 rims for the change over so that is covered.The tires were on a motor home that was stored indoors.Despite being cheap on some things I don't want to have to worry about tires coming apart or rotting from the inside. At his price it was awfully tempting to take the cheap route. But I'll just bite the bullet and order 8 brand new Samson 11r22.5 GL293D (open shoulder tread) from Chicago Tire. At $2,730 on my door step I don't think that is to bad. I considered retreads but on a truck that doesn't go 10,000 miles a year I think I want the newest caseings I can get not some already half through their life. Also with the recent posts about the bandag failures on here I would trust a retread about as much as a 10+ year old tire. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41124-drive-tires-michelin-xza1/#findComment-298322 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Here is an idea. I walked in off the street to a few trucking companies and spoke to a guy in the workshop. Offered him a reasonable amount for a set of semi decent drives, which I regrooved and put on a for a pit inspection. I actually got the tyres for free but was prepared to pay for some.They were probably less than a year old, but only had 3 or 4 mm of tread left. But after I grooved them they were perfect for what I needed. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41124-drive-tires-michelin-xza1/#findComment-298361 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtymilkman Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 I haven't heard of anyone regrooving tires in the states for years. I've never actually seen it done. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41124-drive-tires-michelin-xza1/#findComment-298384 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Honestly, if your paying to have your tyres fitted up then it may not be worth your while. But if you fit them yourself, I think regrooving is a good option. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41124-drive-tires-michelin-xza1/#findComment-298399 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted August 14, 2015 Share Posted August 14, 2015 These ones left factory between 1942 and 45. Still hold pressure well. I'm not in much trust to the fronts to drive down the road though so think about a swap to 22.5 radials. 1 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41124-drive-tires-michelin-xza1/#findComment-300151 Share on other sites More sharing options...
68-f-model Posted August 15, 2015 Author Share Posted August 15, 2015 Impressive those tires have lasted longer than most cars Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41124-drive-tires-michelin-xza1/#findComment-300180 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 I agree a new stuff is the best choice in the most cases (not in all nowadays though) but it seems to me people is worried too much on tyre's age. Thinking deeper this way of things is too attractive to tyre producers so that tendence might be spread by them either. Looking to the matter of facts a tyre might loose its strenght due to excessive loads/hits or corrosion/decay of wires inside. For loads we usually can't know a history but that's more to drives, not steers. As for cord damages they could be resulted by water access. So if we don't see any cracks up to cord there's no risk to it. Sure that all is in theory. Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/41124-drive-tires-michelin-xza1/#findComment-300238 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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