Mastercraft Tires

Larry Kosin · Oct 13, 2011

I am in need of new tires (LT265/70R17 LRE) for my 2005 F-250 SuperDuty. The original Pirelli tires had terrbile wet traction and poor tread wear. I was seriously looking at Michelin"s due to their overall great ratings and reviews. My mechanic is trying to talk me into Mastercraft Courser HTR tires. He says the Michelin"s are overrpiced and the Mastercraft"s are great tires AND are about $70 per tire cheaper. I"m in NW PA and don"t offroad but I need good snow/wet traction and decent treadwear. Thoughts?

GVSII · Oct 13, 2011

(quoted from post at 05:40:04 10/13/11) I am in need of new tires (LT265/70R17 LRE) for my 2005 F-250 SuperDuty. The original Pirelli tires had terrbile wet traction and poor tread wear. I was seriously looking at Michelin"s due to their overall great ratings and reviews. My mechanic is trying to talk me into Mastercraft Courser HTR tires. He says the Michelin"s are overrpiced and the Mastercraft"s are great tires AND are about $70 per tire cheaper. I"m in NW PA and don"t offroad but I need good snow/wet traction and decent treadwear. Thoughts?

I have the mastercraft courser ( M& S) tires on my '06 F 250 and I'm happy with them- decent traction and resonably quiet. They do tend to pick up small stones and hang on to them though. The dealer who happens to be a friend told me not to expect as long a lasting tread as the original goodriches but I keep them aired up to the max pressure and they are doing just fine.

Lloyd In South Carolina · Oct 13, 2011

I run the Michelin's, and I tow a lot,,, with substancial loads. Getting 55,000 to 60,000 out of a set. The turck originaly came with Genrals, they last 45,000 miles, I replaced all 4 with the Michelin's, I rmember very clearly, the ride and handling was greatly improved. My wife even noticed it.

I'm going with you get what you pay for.

L.

Tim in West Pa · Oct 13, 2011

I"m in Mercer County. I have had several sets over the years on a couple F-250s and a K3500. Not the longest wearing tire but good traction and load capacity. Keep them aired up and rotated.

John A. · Oct 13, 2011

Larry, Priced a new set of Michelins LTX A/T2s yesterday. A neighbor of mine swears by them! NTB Quoted me a set yesterday a($205 ea) set of 4 @ $950 TTT + road hazard out the door! The New treas pattern at $40($210ea) $990 TTT + Road hazard) more. I have a old set, 2/3 worn out, I acquired back in the summer, for my BFG All-Terrain KOs were worn out, smooth as a Pool Ball in 38K! These Michelins are far better tires than the BFG KOs ever thought about wear and handling.
I run on average 200 miles a day 4 to 5 days a week in my F-350 DSL 4x4 so longevity is paramount! I am looking for a tire to going in excess 60K. I believe the Michelins will do that for me if the set I have is any indication.
The cost / mile is lesson the Michelins than a cheaper tire for it will not go the distance needed to make it a value. IMO!
OBTW My tires are 265/75/R16 so that may make a little difference or your 17s.
Hope this helps.
Later,
John A.

RGMartin · Oct 13, 2011

Mastercraft tires are generic Coopers. Great tires only difference is you aren't paying for a golf players sponsorship.

tjiniowa · Oct 13, 2011

Mastercraft are a 2nd line of made by Cooper, and in my opinion Coopers used to be great tires, but they cheapended up the rubber and they don't last worth a dang on gravel roads anymore. Stick with Mich if you can afford them or else Goodyear Wrangler, Firestone Transforce, and Hankook RF10s are good tires for a little lesser price.

sotxbill · Oct 13, 2011

depends on if your picky or cheap.. I'm picky, and cheap, and do the michilens. quieter, smoother, better mpg, and less hydroplaning and last longer.

if you baha and tear up tires fast, go for the other.

I will NEVER run wranglers. had two different sets on two different trucks. problems with rough ride and tires going out of round. Never could wear them out as they went out of round or blew out first. I was in the tire shop almost as much as the filling station. Not a good couple of years in both cases.

Leroy · Oct 13, 2011

Cooper-Mastercraft tire headquarters is at Findlay Ohio

Mark W. · Oct 13, 2011

Make sure you get the load rating you desire. Tires are something one should NEVER skimp on. Not only is it you and your families safety but everyone elses on the road.

bruster · Oct 13, 2011

When I had my 3 Ford service trucks stayed with Mastercraft for price and durability, once I wore out the original Firestones
I'm in Youngstown, but they were great in snow and rough terrain when I traveled 24/7 to, DuBois, Erie, Akron, and down past Beaver!

krm · Oct 13, 2011

I have been using the Mastercraft ATs for years and have had good luck with them until recently when I had several holes come in one with about half tread left.

MSD · Oct 13, 2011

You sure you got road hazard on them? I was told by my tire dealer you can't get road hazard or mileage warranty on that size tire when I bought my Michelins.

the tractor vet · Oct 13, 2011

I use to run them and they did ok . would i run them again yes . They were not the best mud tire but did good on the road . as for the Mitchlin's (sp)For them to even out on cost from what i see they would have to go a 100000 miles or more to justify the cost . The set i looked at in 235x85x16 were 276 dollars and change EACH. Where as the better Master Craft was 174 .and when your buying 6 it gets a bit pricey .

John M · Oct 13, 2011

I dont know if it applies to all of Mastercraft tires or not, but some are built here, some in Korea.(I think its Korea) I have had problem with foreign built ones with wear, but the American built ones I have had no problems at all, other than the occasional nail. My tire guy showed me on the tires currently on my wifes Buick the Made in USA, and one the foreign ones the Made in "Korea" on the same size, but different model.

Im looking for the same size tire for my truck now, and considered those as well. Im still not sure what Im going to do yet, but it wont be another set of Bridgestone Duravuis, or ANYTHING made by Good-For-A-Year. I have heard VERY good things about the Bridgestone Commercial TA, but I want something slightly more agressive.

gene bender · Oct 13, 2011

One thing about the Michelins they always get mileage probably at least 50,000 or more

DScott · Oct 13, 2011

(quoted from post at 05:40:04 10/13/11) I am in need of new tires (LT265/70R17 LRE) for my 2005 F-250 SuperDuty. The original Pirelli tires had terrbile wet traction and poor tread wear. I was seriously looking at Michelin"s due to their overall great ratings and reviews. My mechanic is trying to talk me into Mastercraft Courser HTR tires. He says the Michelin"s are overrpiced and the Mastercraft"s are great tires AND are about $70 per tire cheaper. I"m in NW PA and don"t offroad but I need good snow/wet traction and decent treadwear. Thoughts?

I am not familiar with the Mastercraft tires but I know the Michelin LTX M/S (now M/S2) tires well. If you are going to keep the vehicle and put some miles on it, the LTX M/S2's are pretty cost efficient per mile. They cost a little more up front but they last longer, ride/handle great and are very good in mud/snow for a highway tire. I run them because I can't afford the "cheaper" tires.
You can go to TireRack.com and read reviews of which there are a lot.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Michelin&tireModel=LTX+M/S2

INCase · Oct 13, 2011

Try the Tire Rack in South Bend even with shipping you can't beat there prices on name brands. I get them and have my local guy mount/balance. I'd also look at Yokohama's. I've had very good luck and the ones i've had were American made (Jap company). I typically go 70 to 90000 miles on them. Michlins are foreign (frenh or british) too.

wascator · Oct 13, 2011

I have run several sets of Mastercraft tires, cars and a pickup, and have no complaints. Those on my GMC Sierra 1500 just would not wear out. I bought them from a guy with a smaller local shop who was trying to make it on his own, and when he closed up and went to the oil field, I found them at another small dealer.

cumminspuller · Oct 13, 2011

I have only ran one set of Mastercraft Courser AT's. I had them on an 03 2500 dodge. I loved them. Good off road traction and good wear on the road as well. They were on the truck when i bought and I put a little over 20k miles on the truck and sold it. Still had a good bit of tread left when i sold it. Every other vehicle I've ever had has always gotten Firestones put on it.

2cylpartsinfo · Oct 13, 2011

Everybody has their own thoughts/feelings on tires based on their experiences. My thoughts from experience with Michelin are they last a long time (good part). The reason they last so long is because the rubber compound is harder and traction is less. This is from seat of the pants driving, not scientific testing.
I don't know how many lanes you have on the Interstate highways in your area but if you have a simple flat and have to cross 3-4 lanes to get off to the side the tire is ruined. I lost two or three tires like this on a dually when living in the Atlanta area.
I'd suggest asking a lot of questions bufore you purchase any brand and deal with a tire store that knows the business. I find this cheaper in the long run.

larry from md. · Oct 13, 2011

The truck dealer put a new set on my truck just before i got it in 2005.I had lots of trouble keeping air in them, finally found they had installed smaller (metric)valve stems and they were leaking bad. After replceing the stems they gave good service there are still 2 on the truck.

Fordfarmer · Oct 13, 2011

I had a pair of Courser CT's on my old truck and liked them. Have put two on my 'new' truck, as well as two on my wife's car. No issues. The fact that the tire dealer and his son both have them on their trucks says a lot to me.

Ray · Oct 13, 2011

Mastercraft has a 50 dollar rebate card if you buy new tires.We just put 4 of them on my wifes honda.Good looking tires.

davemk · Oct 13, 2011

(quoted from post at 06:38:31 10/13/11) Mastercraft tires are generic Coopers. Great tires only difference is you aren't paying for a golf players sponsorship.

They are not generic Coopers, They are Cooper Tires. Made in Mississippi.

RGMartin · Oct 13, 2011

(quoted from post at 19:27:37 10/13/11)

(quoted from post at 06:38:31 10/13/11) Mastercraft tires are generic Coopers. Great tires only difference is you aren't paying for a golf players sponsorship.

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They are not generic Coopers, They are Cooper Tires. Made in Mississippi.

I have sold and installed them, peeled many a label off them when I put them on the balancer. Never once did they have "COOPER" printed on the tire or label. In my book that makes them generic, call them what you want.

Hobo,NC · Oct 13, 2011

I once sold Mastercraft,,, never got the service I expected out of them,,, I was very disappointed... I will not sale them anymore unless someone is looking for a bargain basement price... Price shopper who could care less about the service they get from the tire

If I have to make the sale on price I go with a mid range priced tire like TOYO's,,, I run them on my personal stuff and have been well pleased...

I would NEVER try and talk some one out of Mic's,,, they are the best hands down bar none...It takes a dum MF'er who would talk you out of the best....

I have played this game for 32 years,,, A new bargain tire comes along and does well for a few years then they replace it with some cheap chit that's worthless,,, its all about the money... run from the master-cheap-arse tire made by the low bidder......

John A. · Oct 13, 2011

MSD, Yes, With Road Hazard! Perhaps it is a NTB offered deal! But My quote was with W/Road Hazard.
Later,
John A.

Brian Jasper co. Ia · Oct 14, 2011

BF Goodrich Long Trail tires wear like iron, you'd probably wear the truck out before the tires. I have a set of Goodyear Wrangler Authority on my truck now. They do make some noise, but they are very good on snow and muddy gravel roads.

davemk · Oct 14, 2011

Hobo, I can't believe that your customer's like Toyo tires. My experience was not good, never again. Loud and obnoxious is how I describe them to someone that asks. I had them on a F250.

Hobo,NC · Oct 14, 2011

(quoted from post at 10:55:53 10/14/11) Hobo, I can't believe that your customer's like Toyo tires. My experience was not good, never again. Loud and obnoxious is how I describe them to someone that asks. I had them on a F250.

Narry a problem but Its rare I buy a aggressive tread... Toyo Extensa's are mostly what I buy... I would expect noise from a M/S tire if that's what folks buy...

jose bagge · Oct 14, 2011

MAstercraft is low cost product line- small sizes made in china, larger made by cooper. The cooper stuff isn"t too bad. Can"t afford the LTX? Look at the Uniroyal LAredo CC- similar internals, owned by Michelin, lots of happy customers on them.
Also, in NW Pa., look for a MAXXIS tire distributor, The Maxxis 771 is a tough a$$ tire in a LT265/75-16. I have several snow plow fleets running them. SHould be distributed by TCI to dealers in your area.

jose bagge · Oct 14, 2011

YOKOs are made right down the road in Salem Va.

jose bagge · Oct 14, 2011

MAke sure you get the "new" tread pattern. The old AT2 tread pattern wore like iron and gave good bite, but cupped badly and then made noise- hence the re-design. OE on some of the Ford Harley trucks in a 255/55-20....lot of complaints at 1/2 tread. I have OLD tread design on my F-150, about 60,000 on 'em, look like new but howl like a monkey

jose bagge · Oct 14, 2011

NTB/Merchant's/Tire Kingdoms' road haz will cover the LTs. The Michelin "Promise Plan" (free on all Michelin tires) gives EVERY Michelin some kind of mileage warranty, and also offers free road service for spare tire swap outs. MAke sure the dealer gives you the paperwork- its FREE.

millman52 · Oct 14, 2011

I have been running Firestone Transforce AT 10 PR tires. with good success. My dealer also sells Mastercraft & have had good luck running them on my Buick Park Avenue Ultra. My dealer has a good reputation for matching tire he is selling for intended use.

I am running the Firestones on a 3500 Chevy with 12' drop side dump body. The truck is used mainly for fork lift loaded delivery however. Usually loaded in both directions & most of the time very heavy. Get around 40,000 on fronts & 25,000 on rears.

Also running them on a 2500 4 X 4 that is used more as a business coupe with a bed. I get around 50,000 with them on the PU.

Don't know how scientific this is but looking at my tire size 215-85-16 for the 3500 chevy on tirerack.com customer feedback ratings on Michelin ranges 8.5-9, Kumho,7.9-8.8, Firestone 7.5-8.5, Bridgestone, 7-8.5 Yokohama 7.2-8.3, Goodyear 6-8.5, General 5.2

NEBeef · Oct 14, 2011

Worked in a friend's tire store back a few years ago between school and other jobs. Among other brands, we sold Michelins. After observing many different brands of tires I found that one result of working there was that my life became simpler - I no longer had to think at all about which brand of tires to buy. I have only bought Michelins since. Period.

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