Notices
6.7L Power Stroke Diesel 2011-current Ford Powerstroke 6.7 L turbo diesel engine

New Tires

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 18, 2011 | 06:47 PM
  #1  
marchare011's Avatar
marchare011
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 1,783
Likes: 1
From: WY
New Tires

So, I get this email from work stating that the company I work for has purchased some new pickups, and I can purchase the takeoff tires, since they want something other than OEM.

The tires are: Firestone Transforce HT LT245/75R17 LRE.

(pay no attention to the web site name, the web site is for illustrative purposes only)

Sears: Online department store featuring appliances, tools, fitness equipment and more

Get this, I can buy 4 of these tires for $100 plus $5 tax.

From everything I have read, the Transforce is a replacement for the Steeltex. I used to have a set of Firestone Steeltex on my '97 GMC 1/2 ton, and I got 78,000 miles out of those babies. When I went to buy another set years later, the tire store told me Firestone quit making them. I can see why.

According to our company policy, they will sell these tires in sets of four. There are 20 tires total. I need six for my DRW. Even if I have to buy 8 tires, I only pay $210, the cost of one of these tires at normal retail price. Sounds too good to be true.

Does any one have any experience with this tire? Any info would be helpful.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Supercab
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
5
Mar 17, 2013 05:40 PM
raidscsi
1999 - 2016 Super Duty
21
Oct 25, 2011 09:14 AM
Ropes
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
15
Jan 13, 2011 08:49 PM
pops_91710
Brakes, Steering, Suspension, Tires, & Wheels
1
Dec 16, 2006 05:04 PM
missouguy
1999 - 2016 Super Duty
2
Oct 24, 2006 11:14 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 08:59 AM.

story-0
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-1
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-2
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-3
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-6
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Slideshow: Here are the top 10 Fords coming to Mecum Indy 2026.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:49:49


VIEW MORE
story-9
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Ford truck wheels of all time

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:49:01


VIEW MORE