Tires - need help
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Tires - need help
Need help choosing new tires for my F350. Truck came with Duck Commander Mud Tires 35/12.5r20. These are good looking tires but I don't like how loud they are. Looking at moving to an A/T tire. Currently looking at
cooper discoverer at3
toyo open country at2
BFGoodrich ALL-TERRAIN T/A KO2
Truck is my daily driver, I also tow my 38' 5th wheel which weights 13k pounds.
Thanks for the advise.
cooper discoverer at3
toyo open country at2
BFGoodrich ALL-TERRAIN T/A KO2
Truck is my daily driver, I also tow my 38' 5th wheel which weights 13k pounds.
Thanks for the advise.
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I would look at a 295/65r20. Slightly taller than a 35, and slightly narrower. It correctly fits your 8" wheel, E rated high payload, and accepts 80psi of air. I would definitely want a tire that accepts 80psi pulling your fifth wheel. Some other options are nittos lineup of trail grappler, ridge grappler(good looking all terrain), and the terra grappler. I currently run bfg at's. They are and always have been a good all around tire. But I'm going a different route next time, 1, for a change in style, 2, they are over priced.
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I would look at a 295/65r20. Slightly taller than a 35, and slightly narrower. It correctly fits your 8" wheel, E rated high payload, and accepts 80psi of air. I would definitely want a tire that accepts 80psi pulling your fifth wheel. Some other options are nittos lineup of trail grappler, ridge grappler(good looking all terrain), and the terra grappler. I currently run bfg at's. They are and always have been a good all around tire. But I'm going a different route next time, 1, for a change in style, 2, they are over priced.
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I've had all those tires over the years, my choice would be no doubt the AT3. I'm currently running the new Michelin Defender LTX which I really like too. I have been trying to find a tire that doesn't pick many rocks so I have been cycling through quite a few tires lately.
I'm going to 2nd what Ron said, look to the metric sizing so that you can get the 80 psi. As said, sticking with the 20" wheel, the 295/65/20 offers the highest load rating of 4080lbs at 80 psi. For a slightly shorter tire, which I have been eyeing, the 295/60/20 offers a load at 3750lbs.
I'm going to 2nd what Ron said, look to the metric sizing so that you can get the 80 psi. As said, sticking with the 20" wheel, the 295/65/20 offers the highest load rating of 4080lbs at 80 psi. For a slightly shorter tire, which I have been eyeing, the 295/60/20 offers a load at 3750lbs.
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I am running the BFG KO2. Great tire, does well in the snow, great in the mud, shoulders a load well when towing, The only unknown is treadwear, have about 10k on mine and they still look great.
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What psi are you running in your KO2s ?
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Not sure what your normal terrain is,I am currently running General Grabber AT2,this is my fourth truck I've had them on...275/65/20 ( stock rims) In the spring I'm getting new wheels and tires, 295/65/20x9 for spring/summer/fall dirt road.backwoods fishing,hunting,looking for moose...and fun. Those will be Nitto Trails, then in the late fall I will put the stocks with Grabbers back on...Each set-up will allow me to haul my 4-5 ton of wood pellets plus my daughter and son in laws 4-5 ton. I run about 64psi all around then pump the rears up to 70-72 psi when I haul pellets, I haul them in the bed,a ton to a ton and a half at a time.
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Ive ran the Toyo's, BFG's and currently have the Cooper Discovery ATP's on mine and you can't go wrong with any of them.
It basically comes down to what price and which ones you like the looks of best.
I had stayed away from the Cooper's because they were cheaper but due to urgent need and temporary limited funds bought them then went from Salt Lake to Edmonton then to Morgan City and back to Salt lake last of November through December and all the mess on the roads and they performed great. They are slightly quieter than the Toyo's and a little easier ride especially after dropping 10 to 15 lbs of pressure unloaded.
It basically comes down to what price and which ones you like the looks of best.
I had stayed away from the Cooper's because they were cheaper but due to urgent need and temporary limited funds bought them then went from Salt Lake to Edmonton then to Morgan City and back to Salt lake last of November through December and all the mess on the roads and they performed great. They are slightly quieter than the Toyo's and a little easier ride especially after dropping 10 to 15 lbs of pressure unloaded.
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I, like RainDesert, am running the Michelin Defender LTX M/S. I just got them mounted and couldn't be happier. I'm running the 295/65r20 size as well. Really good looking tire and smooth/quiet as you can get.
It was between these and the toyo o/c at for me but these look really good in a large size and no compromises on the highway.
Highly recommended
Edit: The Defender LTX has really deep treads that will get through anything an AT will (while probably doing better on rocks), but it doesn't "look" like an AT tire.
It was between these and the toyo o/c at for me but these look really good in a large size and no compromises on the highway.
Highly recommended
Edit: The Defender LTX has really deep treads that will get through anything an AT will (while probably doing better on rocks), but it doesn't "look" like an AT tire.
Last edited by EAWF250; Jan 4, 2017 at 12:55 PM. Reason: more info
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I, like RainDesert, am running the Michelin Defender LTX M/S. I just got them mounted and couldn't be happier. I'm running the 295/65r20 size as well. Really good looking tire and smooth/quiet as you can get.
It was between these and the toyo o/c at for me but these look really good in a large size and no compromises on the highway.
Highly recommended
Edit: The Defender LTX has really deep treads that will get through anything an AT will (while probably doing better on rocks), but it doesn't "look" like an AT tire.
It was between these and the toyo o/c at for me but these look really good in a large size and no compromises on the highway.
Highly recommended
Edit: The Defender LTX has really deep treads that will get through anything an AT will (while probably doing better on rocks), but it doesn't "look" like an AT tire.
I have really thought hard about that size in these Defenders. I have a set of factory 20's that I want to use. My only fear was being 35.1" tall, taller than the traditional 35x12.50, it would have a larger negative effect on the 6.2. Did you notice a drop in performance and are you totally stock and have no clearance issues? Thanks
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If your primary concern is snow, find a tire that will work and make sure it has the "Snowflake in a 3 peak mountain" symbol on it.
Winter Tech Information - How to Confirm a Winter Performer
A three peak mountain/snowflake symbol branded on the tire's sidewall identifies tires that meet the required performance in snow testing.
Winter Tech Information - How to Confirm a Winter Performer
A three peak mountain/snowflake symbol branded on the tire's sidewall identifies tires that meet the required performance in snow testing.