That answers one part, but does anyone have any experience with the summit trail climber AT? Especially in the snow/ice...
yo CB!
here is one ... thAng;
SURE TIRE SUMMIT TRAIL CLIMBER AT Recall
NHTSA Campaign Number: 08T008000
Vehicle/Equipment Make: SURE TIRE
Vehicle/Eqipment Model: SUMMIT TRAIL CLIMBER AT
Model Year: n/a
Mfg Campaign Number: 001
Mfg Component Desc: TIRES:SIDEWALL
Mfg Involved in Recall: SURE TIRE COMPANY
Manufacture Dates:
12-09-07 through 12-15-07
Type of Report: (T) Tire
Potential # of Units Affected: 295
Date Owner Notified by Mfg:
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Mfg Responsible for Recall: SURE TIRE COMPANY
Report Recieved Date: 03-26-08
Record Creation Date: 03-26-08
Regulation Part Number: 571
FMVSS Number: 139
Defect Summary: SURE TIRE IS RECALLING 295 LOAD RANGE E TIRES, SIZE LT265/75R16, PRODUCED BETWEEN DECEMBER 9, 2007 AND DECEMBER 15, 2007. THESE TIRES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 139, NEW PNEUMATIC RADIAL TIRES FOR LIGHT VEHICLES. AFTER TESTING, A BULGE CAN OCCUR IN THE LOWER SIDEWALL ON THE WHITE SIDEWALL SIDE WHICH INDICATES THE EXISTENCE OF A SEPARATION BETWEEN TWO LOWER SIDEWALL COMPONENTS.
Consequence Summary: THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Summary: SURE TIRE IS WORKING WITH COOPER TIRE TO NOTIFY OWNERS. THE AFFECTED TIRES WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT COOPER TIRE CUSTOMER RELATIONS TOLL-FREE AT 800-854-6288 OR SURE TIRE CONSUMER RELATIONS DEPARTMENT AT 866-882-1612.
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Never know what's still left in some Stock Rooms. So ck date tires were mfg.; Tire Identification Number; U.S. DOT:...This begins with the letters "DOT" and indicates that the tire meets all federal standards. The next two numbers or letters are the plant code where it was manufactured, and the last four numbers represent the week and year the tire was built. For example, the numbers 3197 means the 31st week of 1997. The other numbers are marketing codes used at the manufacturer's discretion. This information is used to contact consumers if a tire defect requires a recall..."
by nhtsa.dot.gov
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/rules/TireSa...t/brochure.html
-- Aside from Reviews you can Try to Compare Tires TRACTION; "...Traction Letter
This letter indicates a tire's ability to stop on wet pavement. A higher graded tire should allow you to stop your car on wet roads in a shorter distance than a tire with a lower grade. Traction is graded from highest to lowest as "AA","A", "B", and "C". " The trail climber AT is Shown as an
A
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A Review;
"Since no one is chiming in, I'll tell you what I know and have heard.
I had two sets of Summit tires on a 68 Bronco. But they were previous versions of their A/T. Both seemed to be pretty good tires. They did well on and off road. I can't comment on the wear though since I replaced one set very early to go bigger then I sold it with the other set on it.
The tread seems similar to the Bridgestone ATs and the Bridgestones have had decent reviews from most people. Not a ******** off road tire but a pretty good all 'round compromise.
If I was short of funds, I would seriously consider them..." by DXJ at
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f15/summit-...-t-tires-64789/
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you can prob find more Reviews in a Google Search using
summit trail climber AT review
Some advice; ensure that the tires you decide on buying are not discontinued (not now manufactured by the tire maker). Ask around - don't rely on verbals by just one dealer.
Because; A tire slasher messed my plans up $ wise in JAN when he slashed two 32x11.50 Daytons; they were just a year old at the time.
I found that Dayton stopped making em (in 32s) right after I bought them and None are avail anywhere....; so I ended up w two Michelin LTX
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