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Hello everybody....
I have a 1990 Ford F-150 4x4 with manual hubs and E4OD auto tranny. I am looking for tire suggestions. I will be driving the truck on county paved roads and a few small state and U.S. Highways, rarely exceeding 63 mph. I will be experiencing a large amount of rain and a fair amount of ice. We will see maybe 2-4 inches of snow per year. It will be on pavement 80% of the time, dirt roads 15% and occasional light sand/shallow mud.
We have a few options in my hoped for price range (under $80 per tire, installed). I have been presented with the choice of Federal MS-351, Uniroyal Liberator or Larado, or Goodyear Wrangler.
Does anybody have personal experience with any of these or suggest another tire perhaps? Thanks for the insight...
I have a 1990 Ford F-150 4x4 with manual hubs and E4OD auto tranny. I am looking for tire suggestions. I will be driving the truck on county paved roads and a few small state and U.S. Highways, rarely exceeding 63 mph. I will be experiencing a large amount of rain and a fair amount of ice. We will see maybe 2-4 inches of snow per year. It will be on pavement 80% of the time, dirt roads 15% and occasional light sand/shallow mud.
We have a few options in my hoped for price range (under $80 per tire, installed). I have been presented with the choice of Federal MS-351, Uniroyal Liberator or Larado, or Goodyear Wrangler.
Does anybody have personal experience with any of these or suggest another tire perhaps? Thanks for the insight...
Last edited by 90150xlt; Dec 13, 2005 at 10:14 PM. Reason: Additional information....
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From: Castalia, Ohio
I don't have any experience with the brands you listed, but I have used BFG's in both the AT and MT models. Given how much road driving you do as opposed to off-roading, I would say any of the all-terrain models would suit you just fine. I think mud terrains would be overkill, unless you are wanting a specific look for your truck. My opinion would be an all-terrain tire.
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There are several different versions of the Wrangler - I inherited a set of HTs (all-season/highway) when I bought my Bronco last year and can't wait to get rid of them. Put 35 psi in them and it feels like you're rolling on rocks, very harsh ride. But it doesn't last too long because they don't hold air very well, either. Worst set of tires I've ever had. I'd check out ratings on the Tire Rack website and see if you can find a reasonably-priced tire that meets your criteria (tires are rated in several categories) then shop anything that looks good to you locally. You're probably not going to find any world-beaters at under $80/tire installed even in smaller sizes, though I have no idea what size you're looking for. FWIW, if they're available in your area I used to have a set of Wild Country tires on my truck - I can't remember what model but would describe them as a mild all-terrain - I always liked them and think they'd probably be fairly reasonably priced.
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i run 31x10.5x15 goodyears on my 94 F150 and my 91 Bronco. i would also describe them as semi all terrain. good for highway driving but they also have enough grip to keep me out of trouble as long as the mud dont get too deep...though i will admit that a friend had to get me unstuck with his gmc sierra...shameful day for me
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I have the exact same truck and I just put a set of the Liberators on it from Walmart. 30 x 9.50x 15 for stock wheels. they were installed with full road hazard warranty good at any Walmart for a total of $380.00.
They ride perfect and have a very good AT tread design. I have had several sets and they last a long time.
They ride perfect and have a very good AT tread design. I have had several sets and they last a long time.
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Originally Posted by jpnranger
I have the exact same truck and I just put a set of the Liberators on it from Walmart. 30 x 9.50x 15 for stock wheels. they were installed with full road hazard warranty good at any Walmart for a total of $380.00.
They ride perfect and have a very good AT tread design. I have had several sets and they last a long time.
They ride perfect and have a very good AT tread design. I have had several sets and they last a long time.
Ok, but if they last a long time, why the need for several sets?
Just kidding!
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> and a fair amount of ice
I use to run studs and found that the best. If I lived up north I might pop on some green diamond retreads for the winter.
http://www.high-tec-retreading.com/index.html
For a new truck tire the BFG KOs are very good on ice. Probably the siping. I drove an Expedition that had them and I was surprised how well it drove without wheel spin.
I use to run studs and found that the best. If I lived up north I might pop on some green diamond retreads for the winter.
http://www.high-tec-retreading.com/index.html
For a new truck tire the BFG KOs are very good on ice. Probably the siping. I drove an Expedition that had them and I was surprised how well it drove without wheel spin.
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