Originally posted by 2001 Xterra SE:
I called a local tire shop and asked about the Dueller Revo AT and he said $156/ tire (install free)...I asked him his recomendation for the next "cheapest" tire, and he said the Firestone Destination LE @ $127/ tire...I have not been off-road in the 3.5 yrs I have owned the X, so I don't need anything too hardcore, but want something that looks/ performs better than the general crappers...call me a poser if you want. FYI - the size he quoted was 265-70/16...what are people's thoughts on this tire?
DO NOT buy the Destinations. They are road tires. As a matter of fact, find another tire shop. If you asked for Revos and that guy suggested Destinations, he doesn't know his ass from a hole in the ground. They should sell you the regular Duelers for around the same price as those Destinations. There are huge price differences at different shops, so shop around. I was quoted $500 at one shop and $700 at another for the same tire in the same size. A good guideline is Sam's and Discount Tire. Beat their prices and you're getting a good deal.
If the tire shops don't quote good prices, Pep boys sells this tread pattern for about $100 each WITH a 50,000 mile treadwear warranty. My sister-in-law put a set on with an oil change & alignment for $500. They have been offroad lots and in very deep snow. She said, all around, they perform better than the BFG KO's she replaced with them.