LT tires
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I have always had a F250 due to towing my TT. But lately we havent had time to do many trips. We have just been taking short weekend trips around Michigan. I could not justify such a big truck any more. I went with a 13 Lariot Eco CC and love it. My question is I think I will have to put LT tires on it and air bags. My hitch weight is 1200# due to a front slideout. I LOVE the ride of this truck. What is a good tite to go with that wont kill my ride and MPG's? I have 20" wheels which seems to kill my options.
Tim
Tim
You may be close or over before you even get into the truck.
The LT's with an E rating will certainly give you more leeway, but your suspension isn't tuned for them and I don't know if you can recertify your trucks rating ....or if you have to.
I remember looking at a Platinum when I bougt my 2009 LTX and the rating was only 900 lbs...4 big guys in the truck and that would be it...no cargo...no trailer...pretty pathetic!
Things may have changed a bit since then.
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Long term I would also add some Helwig or comparable overload springs to the rear suspension. They cost about the same as airbags and are a more permanent solution for towing heavy. The Helwigs don't ride much harsher when not loaded down than stock and never develop any leaks.
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If you've pumped these tires up to capacity, how has your TPMS reacted? I've no experience since I haven't pumped up the tires since I went to LT's, I'm only relying on what the guy at Belle Tire told me.
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I have not yet. They set them at 45psi f/r. No issues there, mine are D load so the max psi is 65psi. I will be towing the snowmobile trailer in 2 weeks so I will try it then. Even though I normally dont bump it up to tow that trailer.
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