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Old Sep 25, 2025 | 10:56 AM
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Yeah they were $265 at Belle last time I bought them in 2021. I'll definitely keep your cost in mind, we'll see if any rebate deals come available closer to black Friday.
Yeah if it's been awhile since you purchased tires be prepared for sticker shock!
 
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I'm not so excited to do the rears on my F650 next year. Tire prices have definitely gone up.

If it comes to it use my price as a bargaining chip Brandon.
 
Old Sep 25, 2025 | 02:38 PM
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New shoes

The 2015 f250 got new shoes today.
This is before, michelins on steel wheels.245/75r17


New bridgestones on factory aluminum wheels.
295/70r18. Definitely fills the wheel wells better.


looks better now I think.

A little wider tire.

Tires ride better. Right now I'm at 80 psi rear and 70 psi front. For me this is a good tire choice as I'm 99% road but do a little dirt 2 track at times. I don't really off road the truck.
 
Old Sep 26, 2025 | 06:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Woodtickgreg
The 2015 f250 got new shoes today.
This is before, michelins on steel wheels.245/75r17



New bridgestones on factory aluminum wheels.

Amazing the difference wheels and tires make! From fleet truck to luxury cruiser. Looks great.
 
Old Sep 26, 2025 | 08:08 AM
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Nice upgrade! That looks really good!
 
Old Sep 26, 2025 | 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by bbender85
Amazing the difference wheels and tires make! From fleet truck to luxury cruiser. Looks great.
yeah she was a fleet truck, but it did have some nice options too. Power windows, heavy payload package, trailer brake, up fitter switches, spray in bedliner, etc. So not completely plain Jane. It rides much better with these tires and it's got a better stance, sits a little taller. The truck is a keeper in my opinion, paid for and I like no payment. Truck is very rust free, if I blew the 6.2 gasser engine I'd just put another one in it. I have no interest in any of the new trucks today with all the technology they have. For me this basic heavy duty work truck is all I want or need, I can throw some money at it once in awhile for upgrades.
 
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Nice upgrade! That looks really good!
It rides much better too!
 
Old Sep 27, 2025 | 05:08 AM
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Nice looking tires. I’m not looking forward to buying tires when the time comes. I always go back to Michelin. They are running $400 a tire. 🤦‍♂️
 
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Old Sep 27, 2025 | 05:35 AM
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Nice looking tires. I’m not looking forward to buying tires when the time comes. I always go back to Michelin. They are running $400 a tire. 🤦‍♂️
I had michelins on before these tires. They where takeoffs that the dealer installed when I purchased the truck. Good tires, good traction, but a little undersized. Tire shopping today is definitely sticker shock! I got the bridgestones thru Sam's club for about $330 apiece with my membership discount. They are comparable to the michelins but with a deeper and a little more aggressive tread that is heavily siped, still a 60k tire like the michelins.
 
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yeah she was a fleet truck, but it did have some nice options too. Power windows, heavy payload package, trailer brake, up fitter switches, spray in bedliner, etc. So not completely plain Jane. It rides much better with these tires and it's got a better stance, sits a little taller. The truck is a keeper in my opinion, paid for and I like no payment. Truck is very rust free, if I blew the 6.2 gasser engine I'd just put another one in it. I have no interest in any of the new trucks today with all the technology they have. For me this basic heavy duty work truck is all I want or need, I can throw some money at it once in awhile for upgrades.
Only thing that goes bad on 6.2s are exhaust manifolds.... Darn good engines.
 
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We were just talking about this thing and it popped up for sale agian lol. https://www.facebook.com/share/1DPDyysFEo/
 
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Only thing that goes bad on 6.2s are exhaust manifolds.
It just baffles me how long Ford has struggled with exhaust manifolds across so many engines.
 
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What's the chances of that, Andrew LOL

I have a slight noise on my right side exhaust, but it feels more the catalytic convertor on that side is breaking apart.
 
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It just baffles me how long Ford has struggled with exhaust manifolds across so many engines.
To be honest I've changed a bunch of LS manifolds as well. I don't know if either GM or Ford has fixed this on newer engines.
 
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Anyone out hunting at all yet. I have not seen much of anything around me over the last week. Good luck if you go!
 



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