Yet another tire question
Cargo Master
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Yes, that's the problem I'm having too. My size has very limited options that are not heavy, Load E. I'm slowing coming to the conclusion I'll have to go with a heavier tire.
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No wear issues. They are the smoothest, best balanced large AT tires I've ever had. The Next best were the Bridgstone Dueler Revos. I haven't rotated them either, but will soon as I tend to rotate around 10-15k miles on my vehicles. And I never re-balance my tires. One they're balanced well and don't cause any vibrations, I don't mess with them. I have no tolerance for wheel/tire vibrations.
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Fleet Mechanic
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I think I'm going to go with the Toyo Open Country H/T in the 275/70R18 w/ a 2" level in front only. The tires are 33" tall compared to 30" for the stock tires and basically the same width. Can a place like 4 wheel world re-calibrate the speedo?
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Fleet Mechanic
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Brad, Good to know.
Onug, I'll get both before and after pics. Truck is D.I.R.T.Y at the moment. Garmin is in the console....
I'm going to run over to 4 Wheel World at lunch and see how much damage this causes....
Onug, I'll get both before and after pics. Truck is D.I.R.T.Y at the moment. Garmin is in the console....
I'm going to run over to 4 Wheel World at lunch and see how much damage this causes....
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With that much of a height difference you will need to recalibrate. Your speedometer will read about 7-8 mph slow.
I used the Speed Box app when calibrating mine. The Ford factory calibration is about 3 mph fast BTW.
I used the Speed Box app when calibrating mine. The Ford factory calibration is about 3 mph fast BTW.
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Cargo Master
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My truck is about 0.5-1mph slow compared to a GPS app. I should look at it against my Garmin as well. But if I was to jump to the larger tire, I'd only be off by 1-3mph. I'm curious if Ford calibrates each speedo based on tire size or picks a happy medium.
I just did some price shopping as well the 275/70 is actual $40/tire cheaper than my stock 275/65.
I just did some price shopping as well the 275/70 is actual $40/tire cheaper than my stock 275/65.
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Ouch!..... 4wheel parts doesn't do street tires and want to put me in a Toyo A/T II LT275/70R18. Lift, alignment, tires, etc.... Out the door $1865.00. Is there really 450.00 labor to install a level kit and align?
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Ask your dealer where they get their trucks leveled or if their own service dept does it. You can get a better price. 4wheel parts will negotiate some too. The Toyo Open Country AT II 275/70/18 was on OEM tire on Super Duty trucks for 2015/16, so your dealer may be able too get a better price for them.
I had my truck done at a local shop with 5 tires (I wanted a matching spare) and an alignment for $1800 even.
I had my truck done at a local shop with 5 tires (I wanted a matching spare) and an alignment for $1800 even.
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Had no idea a dealer would do a leveling kit.....
I just noticed the quote has an "all inclusive tire warranty - 96.99 and a Xtreme plus warranty 3/36 - 39.99. Mount & balance - 88.00?? seems a bit much to me.
I just noticed the quote has an "all inclusive tire warranty - 96.99 and a Xtreme plus warranty 3/36 - 39.99. Mount & balance - 88.00?? seems a bit much to me.
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Here are some random thoughts.
1. I'd buy tires from a tire shop with plenty of stores around me. I've had my local 4WP do work on my past rigs, but there's just one store anywhere near me. All the other stores have closed. A few years ago, I had an air leak in an aftermarket wheel (yes, wheel) when I was in a different state. It was great to walk into the local store and say "Fix".
2. I've received multiple quotes from different tire shops around me for both 275/65 and 275/70 tires. Four tires are ranging from $1,050-1,300. I'd also looked at new shocks (Bilstein) that were going to be $850 installed. So your price seems pretty reasonable to me.
3. I've watched a few Youtube videos on installing leveling kits. Our front suspensions are not easy to work around and you'll need an alignment afterwards. All that is a factor in the cost of install.
1. I'd buy tires from a tire shop with plenty of stores around me. I've had my local 4WP do work on my past rigs, but there's just one store anywhere near me. All the other stores have closed. A few years ago, I had an air leak in an aftermarket wheel (yes, wheel) when I was in a different state. It was great to walk into the local store and say "Fix".
2. I've received multiple quotes from different tire shops around me for both 275/65 and 275/70 tires. Four tires are ranging from $1,050-1,300. I'd also looked at new shocks (Bilstein) that were going to be $850 installed. So your price seems pretty reasonable to me.
3. I've watched a few Youtube videos on installing leveling kits. Our front suspensions are not easy to work around and you'll need an alignment afterwards. All that is a factor in the cost of install.
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I have the general grabber at2 on my 2006 suberduty...they are 35x12.50 ..17s. I like them so far so good ...there quiet.. I have about 3000 miles on them.......I also have a 2016 f-150 and I'm getting ready to do the 2.25 inch leveling kit.... I will be doing 295-70 r18 nitty at tires on the stock 18" chrome wheels......I have seen photos and like that look...it seems like a lot of people are happy with that combo