[bushpilot]

i just replaced my Steer tires....the difference between top of the line (xze3) and mid to low(er) grade tires was only 150 bucks...300 sure for the pair but over 5 or 6 years its a drop in the bucket.

i talked to a tire center at loves truck stop (i was curious about road calls & pricing)....
they have policy that prevents them from - installing a trailer tire or retread in any steer position & they wont install "your spare"

the money i tried to save (being cheap) didnt seem worth it in the end.

we also run steer tires on the rear...we dont get into situations where the ground is soft OR where snow & ice are remotely possible (im in texas too, but we travel to virginia a lot).

if snow becomes an issue we WILL be the 1st ones off the road and into a truck stop...warm and happy w/ the TV on and a beverage in our hand !