Tire Recommendation
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Tire Recommendation
I have a 2015 F350 dually and my baby needs new shoes. I've got 54K on the stock tires. Is this about right for durability? The tire size is LT245/75R17. Looking for recommendations for what to replace with. I do tow a 45 foot 5th wheel as a full-time RVer if that helps.
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BF Goodrich Rugged Trail T/A 245-75R17. I was pretty happy with these, but they weren't much for off road. 90% of time I am on-road, but would be nice to have something that won't just spin in the merest hint of mud or sand.
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Apparently, they don't make these in my size.
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The ones in my sig are great too. Nitto Ridge Grapplers. LT265/70r17 is going to be closest to your current size.
http://www.nittotire.com/light-truck...ht-truck-tire/
http://www.nittotire.com/light-truck...ht-truck-tire/
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I'm in the process of putting new shoes on my 2013 DRW. I'm going with Firestone Transforce HT, I've been using them for years on my trucks. I'll be glade to see the OEM Generals in the scrap pile.
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I work at a tire shop and I've found the BFG All Terrains (different tire than discussed) will not hold up to heavy loads. A friend of mine has a set on his Chevy and his tires are bald after a year or two and not too many miles (about 20k). He runs them at the recommended pressure, rotates them, and they are load range E.
For towing, you definitely need load range E (LRE) tires. I have Cooper Discoverer AT3 because the truck already had two newer ones on it. I like General Grabber AT2 though.
For towing, you definitely need load range E (LRE) tires. I have Cooper Discoverer AT3 because the truck already had two newer ones on it. I like General Grabber AT2 though.
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I work at a tire shop and I've found the BFG All Terrains (different tire than discussed) will not hold up to heavy loads. A friend of mine has a set on his Chevy and his tires are bald after a year or two and not too many miles (about 20k). He runs them at the recommended pressure, rotates them, and they are load range E.
For towing, you definitely need load range E (LRE) tires. I have Cooper Discoverer AT3 because the truck already had two newer ones on it. I like General Grabber AT2 though.
For towing, you definitely need load range E (LRE) tires. I have Cooper Discoverer AT3 because the truck already had two newer ones on it. I like General Grabber AT2 though.
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I'll plug the Cooper AT3's too - had a set on two Suburbans, a V10 E350 and now my 06 250. Great riding tire with excellent wear. I towed an rv trailer with a 98 Suburban and the E350 and the tires were fantastic. Not sure how they would do off road as 90% of my driving is pavement.
