MCD,
Not trying to hijack your thread -- just keeping it going.

Joe04,
Here are a few.

Pictures by Sakofinlite - Photobucket

 

No hard feelings. I never get bored of pics of trucks...as long as they have FORD plastered across the front!

 

Ahhh. But if you take a closer look at image # 2, you will see that the Blue Oval has been modified.

When the emblem started to peel, I broke out the bondo and paint. That is what I came up with.

 

Ha! So it is. Nice touch actually. I like it.

It's still better than a bowtie.

 

UPDATE:
I have just over 1,000 miles on the M/S2s as of today. Honestly, they cost me an arm, leg, and first born, but they are worth every last cent.
4 days after install we took off to NJ where it then snowed like mad. Left there on Monday morning in some sketchy conditions and the truck was sure footed the entire way home.
Fuel mileage has not suffered. In fact, the 275/55/20 Nexens I got rid of are the EXACT same weight as the 275/60/20 M/S2s. So rotational weight has not changed even though the 60 is nearly 1" taller than the 55. Go figure.
Simply put, I love these tires. Sure they don't look aggressive at all, but honestly, the fire roads, hunting trails, and beach time in NC won't make a difference with these.

 

Found the same thing on speedo with the 275/60/R20's over stock. The responsible choice for me too would have been the LTX MS2, but as you know from the other thread I opted to try the LTX AT2.

 

I too wanted the AT2 for the looks honestly. But at just $10 a tire in cost difference, the peace of mind of the 70k warranty took precedent. I'm glad I decided on the Michelins over the Coopers.

 

That's a super nice truck by the way. I just have to ask- does anyone else see a problem with how these tires sit?

 

Umm thanks?
Sit as in what? No rim protection? Too much squat? You don't like the 20s?

Welcome to FTE by the way. Nice first post in a thread that is 9 months old.

 

I don't see it, what?

 

Ehh he came in...made one post...and then bolted. He's offline as of 2:42 EST.

Troll?

 

Nobody here but us chickens, I guess.

 

Sorry about the necrobump & run- after having these installed (& immediately questioning if the air pressure was right), I searched for photos of other trucks with the same tires, and this thread came up. Yeah, the squat is what you call it I guess. I've never had anything heavier duty than P tires in the past on my trucks, and haven't noticed this effect with any of those, so I found it odd that these squat like that. Your 20's do help to make it look less pronounced than it does on smaller wheels though. Now nearly a year later, how are they holding up? Just as satisfied with them?



I'd have thought looks would be far less important if not a non factor to me compared to the ride, quiet, and 70k mile warranty I splurged on the michelins for, yet here I am trying to convince myself not to take them back, & spend more for a set of less practical tires for my purposes just to get a more vertical looking sidewall. To get an LT tire just for that reason would be ridiculous, much less with an E load rating.

 

Well I don't need an E rated tire for starters. I rarely tow and haul heavy, so ride comfort is of great importance to me.
These pics were taken with 35psi in them. That's what Merchants wanted them set at, but I wasn't happy with that pressure. I now run 38psi in all 4. I think that these pics makes the squat look more pronounced honestly. At 38psi there is little to no buldge, but i concur with what you're saying about the 20s, I think they show less squat/buldge.
I have about 9k on the tires since installing them in December. I've been through hellish snow, nasty rains, but have yet to have them "off road" as hunting season has not opened yet. How do I like them? I LOVE them. They're quiet. They roll for ever. And the road manners are top notch. Sure there are other tires out there that "look" better, but you'd be hard pressed to find another tire that outperforms this one on the road, and still has a enough aggressiveness to get you out of some small sticky instances.

 

Already have about 17k on my LTX AT2's since installing at Christmas. I love them. They ride great and have good traction, though I have not been far off-road. About one year ago I installed the LTX MS2's on my daughter's 4Runner. Both great tires, but again, lifetime-wise I should have probably stuck with the MS2. All that said, still considering the Nitto Terra Grappler or BFG AT for the next set.