Tire Brand Recommendations?
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From: Seaford, Lower Slower DEL
Tire Brand Recommendations?
I just bought a set of 18" Aluminum wheels to replace the 17" steel wheels on my F150. Standard tires are 235-70-17. Now, I have to get a set of tires to fit the 18's, maybe 235-65-18. I was leaning toward Michelin tires, but would like to know what tires you have been happy with. I won't be pulling or hauling anything heavy, or maybe jsut once in a while, so ride-comfort, handling, and tire-life is what I am looking for. Any suggestions as to what you think might be a good choice of size, and tire? ...........................Truck is 2007 XL F150 4.2 V6 Automatic, 3.55-Rear.
Last edited by BigBlueMacDaddy; Sep 3, 2007 at 07:20 PM.
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I'm pretty happy with the Radial Long Trail's that came OEM, for an OEM tire.
I have personally tried Michelin LTX M/S and the G-Y Wrangler SilentArmor tires. These are both very, very good tires. If mostly road driving, I'd lean toward the Michelins; if some mild off road (forestry roads) I'd go with the G-Y tires.
I guess it all depends on the intended use.
I have personally tried Michelin LTX M/S and the G-Y Wrangler SilentArmor tires. These are both very, very good tires. If mostly road driving, I'd lean toward the Michelins; if some mild off road (forestry roads) I'd go with the G-Y tires.
I guess it all depends on the intended use.
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12k miles ago I bought 285x70R17 for my Bridgeston Dueler A/T Revo's
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/BigPic...ler+A%2FT+Revo
Note there is a difference between the A/T and the A/T Revo.
The ride comfort is great, I haven't had to put them in any real mud yet, but in wet grass, light mud, and gravel they hook up fairly well considering their only A/T.
Their quite, they haven't hydroplaned at 70+ mph in the rain I've gone 50mph through 1-2inch deep water with no problems.
Really happy with them. I used to have a set of Michellin XLT M/S and my 97 4.6 would spin them off the line but my truck won't spin these unless I power break.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/BigPic...ler+A%2FT+Revo
Note there is a difference between the A/T and the A/T Revo.
The ride comfort is great, I haven't had to put them in any real mud yet, but in wet grass, light mud, and gravel they hook up fairly well considering their only A/T.
Their quite, they haven't hydroplaned at 70+ mph in the rain I've gone 50mph through 1-2inch deep water with no problems.
Really happy with them. I used to have a set of Michellin XLT M/S and my 97 4.6 would spin them off the line but my truck won't spin these unless I power break.
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From: Greenville, SC
Originally Posted by DoughboyRacing
Always had great mileage from BFG's, either mud or all terrain.
Nitto's not a bad choice, either.
Nitto's not a bad choice, either.
If you are wanting a long life tire dont go with something All terrain or Mud Terrain. Size wise, Personally, I have 305's on the 18's and wish they were bigger.. just brings the gas mileage down all together
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I think you need to return the 18"s and stick with 17"s on a V6 truck. You'll gain a little ride comfort but you will lose acceleration, possibly some braking distance. Some of those 18" rims weigh allot more than the stock wheels. Those 18"s reduce you final drive, and the rotating mass of the bigger wheels will be harder to get up to speed for the V6, IMHO.
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Originally Posted by Fishin76
I think you need to return the 18"s and stick with 17"s on a V6 truck. You'll gain a little ride comfort but you will lose acceleration, possibly some braking distance. Some of those 18" rims weigh allot more than the stock wheels. Those 18"s reduce you final drive, and the rotating mass of the bigger wheels will be harder to get up to speed for the V6, IMHO.
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From: Angelica, NY
Originally Posted by Fishin76
I think you need to return the 18"s and stick with 17"s on a V6 truck. You'll gain a little ride comfort but you will lose acceleration, possibly some braking distance. Some of those 18" rims weigh allot more than the stock wheels. Those 18"s reduce you final drive, and the rotating mass of the bigger wheels will be harder to get up to speed for the V6, IMHO.
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Went through 2 sets of BFG's original, and the second replaced by Ford. Liked the BFG's LongTrails, just replaced them with the GoodYear Silent Armors, I can honestly say the GoodYears are a step up from the BFG's. They work great on the those rainy down pour days, little to no hydroplanning, quiet ride, and a 50K wear out warranty of which the Michelin have none. The truck also handles better. The GY SA's are the first all round tire that I have found to handle most conditons. I was considering the Michelins, but my opinion is they are over priced and are not rated as good as the Goodyears Silent Armors.
One other thing, the GoodYear silent armors are rated vey good in the snow. So those who live in the north should not have to worry too much about changing their tires when winter comes. These are the best all round tires I have found.
I was pleasently surprised that they were so quiet with such aggressive tread.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Goodyear&tireModel=Wrangler+Sil entArmor&partnum=66TR8WSAOWL&vehicleSearch=false&f romCompare1=yes&place=21#Survey
One other thing, the GoodYear silent armors are rated vey good in the snow. So those who live in the north should not have to worry too much about changing their tires when winter comes. These are the best all round tires I have found.
I was pleasently surprised that they were so quiet with such aggressive tread.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Goodyear&tireModel=Wrangler+Sil entArmor&partnum=66TR8WSAOWL&vehicleSearch=false&f romCompare1=yes&place=21#Survey