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Old Jan 27, 2023 | 02:11 PM
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What is the best road tire for a 2005 Excursion Super Duty that only does highway driving and no towing?
 
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Old Jan 28, 2023 | 10:42 AM
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Michelin LTX
 
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Old Jan 28, 2023 | 11:10 PM
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Michelin LTX
What he said. On my fifth set. Make sure it is the E rated version. My pressures are around 60 psi, so with the higher pressure, you will get better gas mileage.
 
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LTX MS Michelin Defender

LT285/75/16 (slightly larger than stock size on stock 4x4 suspension, no issues)

On my 4th set (averaging 80k per set) Still not on the wear bars.

Before changing to Michelin MS LTX I have run:

Firestone (oem recalled by Ford)
Pirelli
Yokahama
Nitto

All of the above had to be replaced between 30-40 K and did not hold balance well or wear well. Nitto lasted the longest at 44k and developed a large bubble on the sidewall. Also did not retain balance or wear well.

I have never before used Michelin truck tires. Seemed too expensive. But I found out that they are the least expensive AND best in the long run!

2001 Ford Ex PSD 4x4 original owner
 
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Old Jan 29, 2023 | 06:36 AM
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Best for the money is the Big O brand A/T they are full 80 psi tire and I run them at that pressure all year round $800 out the door mounted and balanced. How much do a set of Michelins run these days?
 
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Check out this thread.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...nly-tires.html
 
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