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Old Jun 14, 2018 | 11:34 PM
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Question 18" tires

Hello all,

Approaching 100,000 miles on my 2012 XLT Super Crew Ecoboost. It's time for my second set of tires. Which do you recommend? I currently have Yokohama 265/60R18 tires I got around the 50,000 mile mark.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2018 | 09:59 AM
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Which model of Yokohama?

While the size indicates 2x4 drive, is this case?

Considerations
  • on-road -or- off-road?
  • load rating?
  • speed rating?
  • all-season?
  • towing?
  • wear versus traction?
  • addressing any issues from the previous tire selections? any reason not to get previous brand?
  • budget / co$t?
  • same aspect ratio? -or- higher / lower?
  • same size?
    etc., etc., etc..
Do some research at TireRack.com ««« -click-
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Old Jun 15, 2018 | 11:22 AM
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Yeah, what he ^^ said.

Without the specifics of how, where, etc. of your driving habits what you've asked is nearly impossible to answer. There's just too many unknown variables involved.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2018 | 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by gDMJoe
Which model of Yokohama? No idea

While the size indicates 2x4 drive, is this case? Yes

Considerations
  • on-road -or- off-road? 99% on road
  • load rating? Dunno
  • speed rating? Dunno
  • all-season? Yes, California so nice almost year round
  • towing? Yes, 3500 lb pop-up tent trailer
  • wear versus traction? Longevity
  • addressing any issues from the previous tire selections? any reason not to get previous brand? No issues, just looking for great tires
  • budget / co$t? Top of the line
  • same aspect ratio? -or- higher / lower? Same, unless any reason not to
  • same size? Yes, only have the stock wheels
    etc., etc., etc..
Do some research at TireRack.com ««« -click-
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I ended up getting Michelin Defender LTX M/S 265/60R18 110T BSW All Season through Costco
 
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Old Jun 27, 2018 | 09:16 AM
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Given the responses in the above quote box I'd recommend Michelin LTX tires . I put a set on an '01 Scab back in the day. Keep up with inflation pressure, rotate regularly, have alignments regularly and do the suspension/brake work as needed and they'll do right by you. At 110,000 miles those LTX M/S would still pass tread depth inspection requirement on all 4. Amazing tires!
 
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Originally Posted by rbentnail
Given the responses in the above quote box I'd recommend Michelin LTX tires . I put a set on an '01 Scab back in the day. Keep up with inflation pressure, rotate regularly, have alignments regularly and do the suspension/brake work as needed and they'll do right by you. At 110,000 miles those LTX M/S would still pass tread depth inspection requirement on all 4. Amazing tires!
Nice! Good to hear, thanks!
 
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