Tire Recall
Mountain Pass
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From: Benton, Arkansas
The 2000 X I recently purchased has the Steeltex tires but they are load range E. So, if I'm understanding this correctly the tires on my X must have already been replaced? Or is this something I need to check into? The sticker on the drivers door looks like someone tried to peel it off. Can't read the pressures on it.
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From: Michigan
[QUOTE]Originally posted by DuneMe
[B]Larger tire size often have a lower "Range" (i.e. D instead of E) but, the weight capability / # of plys, etc. is as much as an E rated tire of smaller size.
Not true. The 265 (load range E) Bridgstone Revos are a 10 ply tire, the 285's (load range D) are an 8 ply. Same goes for the BFG's. That being said, the main reason I opted not to increase my tire size is because I tow a very heavy trailer along with alot of cargo in the rear of my Ex. I wanted to ensure that I was giving myself the highest weight rated tire (within reason) for my vehicle. I figured that safely towing my travel trailer with my wife and kids is more important than looking cool with big tires.
[B]Larger tire size often have a lower "Range" (i.e. D instead of E) but, the weight capability / # of plys, etc. is as much as an E rated tire of smaller size.
Not true. The 265 (load range E) Bridgstone Revos are a 10 ply tire, the 285's (load range D) are an 8 ply. Same goes for the BFG's. That being said, the main reason I opted not to increase my tire size is because I tow a very heavy trailer along with alot of cargo in the rear of my Ex. I wanted to ensure that I was giving myself the highest weight rated tire (within reason) for my vehicle. I figured that safely towing my travel trailer with my wife and kids is more important than looking cool with big tires.
Laughing Gas
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From: Olympic Peninsula
Larger tires would be nice, but my X is also a working beast. Hauling the wife, kids and dogs and all the stuff that MUST go along and the trailer.
So I will opt for the E rated 265's. I did find a Firestone dealer here in SW Ohio willing to upgrade.... He was the third dealer I contacted. The first two said no to upgrades. I will be putting the Revo's on tomorrow for $30.00 per tire out of pocket.
Worth every penny to get what I want, not what they want to give me.
Pat
So I will opt for the E rated 265's. I did find a Firestone dealer here in SW Ohio willing to upgrade.... He was the third dealer I contacted. The first two said no to upgrades. I will be putting the Revo's on tomorrow for $30.00 per tire out of pocket.
Worth every penny to get what I want, not what they want to give me.
Pat
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From: Houston, Texas
Originally posted by Toreador_Diesel
Does this just apply to the Steeltex A/T tires or can I unload my R4S tires? I've got 3 of the original 5 (with 75,000 miles) on my X and I'm really looking to get rid of them.
Does this just apply to the Steeltex A/T tires or can I unload my R4S tires? I've got 3 of the original 5 (with 75,000 miles) on my X and I'm really looking to get rid of them.
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From: Minneapolis
RE: Does this just apply to the Steeltex A/T tires or can I unload my R4S tires? Any answers?
It does apply to Steetex A/T 265 75 16 Load Range D ONLY. As a matter of fact, I believe the R4S is one of the free replacement tires.
It does apply to Steetex A/T 265 75 16 Load Range D ONLY. As a matter of fact, I believe the R4S is one of the free replacement tires.
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From: Cleveland, OH
Originally posted by rlh68050
Well, the Firestone dealer I went to hooked me up. I now have the 265 Revos and only had to pay $25/tire additional cost. He replaced my spare with one of the free replacements, as I didn't see the need to have a Revo as a spare too. The free replacement is the "new and improved" Steeltex A/T tire with 10 plys and an "E" load range rating.
Well, the Firestone dealer I went to hooked me up. I now have the 265 Revos and only had to pay $25/tire additional cost. He replaced my spare with one of the free replacements, as I didn't see the need to have a Revo as a spare too. The free replacement is the "new and improved" Steeltex A/T tire with 10 plys and an "E" load range rating.
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From: Michigan
Originally posted by neilc88
How would you describe the ride quality in changing from the Steeltex D to the Revos with E? I am assuming this would transmit more bumps to the passangers.
How would you describe the ride quality in changing from the Steeltex D to the Revos with E? I am assuming this would transmit more bumps to the passangers.
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I called my local ford dealer today and he is going to hook me up. He will replace the tires with what ford wants and after I take delivery of the vehicle, drive it a couple of days then return to him, he will buy back the tires at full price and sell me what I want. BFG AT's any size and I only pay the difference. He told me today that he can actually put on size 315 without a lift by moving the inner rubber piece on the vehicle and it wont bottom out. Does this sound correct? He said he does it all the time???
I will probaly go with a 295 since I have no lift.
I will probaly go with a 295 since I have no lift.
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I got my Revos put on last night. 265/75/16 load range E. I had to pay 31 bucks a tire though. The Firestone dealer told me not to run my tires soft, and that I should run them at their designated pressure. Ford reccomends 50/55 for ride quality but if you want your tires to last and dont mind a bit harsher ride run E rated tires at 80. You will also get better fuel economy runing the tire harder. My X drives awesome with the tires pumped up. Night and day difference!
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From: Olympic Peninsula
MN_Wild,
Wow, 80....
Did the Firestone guy say that or printed from Ford?
I will get my Revos today for $30 extra per tire for the 265/75/R16 Load range E. I am sure I will be happy with the extra $$$ spent. I will check and see what they say about pressure, but 80psi for an unloaded X seems high to me.
Thanks for the update.
Pat
Wow, 80....
Did the Firestone guy say that or printed from Ford?
I will get my Revos today for $30 extra per tire for the 265/75/R16 Load range E. I am sure I will be happy with the extra $$$ spent. I will check and see what they say about pressure, but 80psi for an unloaded X seems high to me.
Thanks for the update.
Pat
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From: Belleville
Good for you!! I called both local Firestone dealers and one Ford dealer and none of them are willing to put on anything except for the designated replacements...I'm kinda getting grumpy about it because I want Revos!!
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From: Belleville
Well finally!!! There are 52 Ford dealers and 127 Firestone dealers in the local area and it only took me 9 phone calls to get what I wanted!! 285 Revos for an additional $32/tire. Not sure if that's retail or dealer cost?? I don't do much towing (heavy atleast) and was wondering if the 8 ply 285 would be OK for my needs??? My other concern that the guy mentioned that it would throw off my ABS...any inputs??? I have 285's on my F-150 and it hasn't seemed to affect the brakes at all??