Tire Preferences
Fleet Mechanic
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From: Kemmerer, Wyoming
Can't beat the BFG ATs in the dirt and gravel. They are pretty good on the highway and while towing, considering it is an All-terrain.
Also great on snow and ice.
Tough tire too... the "rock-slinging" gets better after the first few thousand miles.
Also great on snow and ice.
Tough tire too... the "rock-slinging" gets better after the first few thousand miles.
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From: Arizona
Originally Posted by Ace!
You're assuming or incorrectly stating the truck comes with 17 wheels, and they come with up to 20" wheels. Although manufacturers state what wheel sizes to use there are other wheels that will fit the stock 17" wheels that are taller and don't rub.
My post #10 responded to the only question and tire size you brought up in your post and that was for 17-inch rims & tires.
Yes BFG A/T come in sizes other than the OEM sizes but if you change tire size at the minimum you will have to re-calibrate the PCM and you may also have to go to a wider rim to accomodate the larger tire. BFG A/T do not come in 18 or 20 OEM sizes.
http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/specs...t-a-ko/44.html
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Thanks to all that have chimed in. I don't think there is a perfect tire for any two people but it is great to have some direction. Now it just comes down to what tires I can find close to home.
Again thanks for the info!
Again thanks for the info!
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From: Sunapee NH
Originally Posted by vatreefarmer
Not happy with the Michelins? I have heard about their new LTX-AT2 (or something along those lines) and was quite excited to see it offered in a 265/75/r20. What was your experience?
One worry with these, are the number of tread blocks that aren't full depth. Michelin claims it's to provide stability, but knowing the wear characteristics of the old AT, I've gotten just shy of 100K out of the, it's to aid in earlier replacement.
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From: So Oregon
Originally Posted by blackhat620
You may want to re-read my original post #6 that you took a partial quote from. I listed All OEM tire sizes for the 06 SD, and BFG only makes one A/T tire in the OEM size, that is the LT265/70R17E...
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From: Old Tappan, USA
I just noticed that Toyo makes Open Country AT in the stock size and also in size LT285/75R18 which will fit on a stock rim, they are 11 lbs. heavier than the stock size tire (55 lbs. vs. 66 lbs.) , I think because they have a 3ply side wall. Is anyone running this size on a stock 05' f350 psd and will extra 11lbs. per tire hurt mpg or stopping distances
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From: right here in michigan
i vote for anything but continentals.
i replaced the conticraps with 285/65-18 nitto at's at 13000 miles.have 17700 on it now.i wish i had gone directly from the dealership to the tire store in hindsight.
i replaced the conticraps with 285/65-18 nitto at's at 13000 miles.have 17700 on it now.i wish i had gone directly from the dealership to the tire store in hindsight.
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I use to have the wrangler silent armors. They are awesome towing tires and on road tires. I didnt like them in the rain dirt or mud. they also wore really well. After those wore out, i went with the BFG a/t. There was a very big difference in traction. Better in rain, mud, snow and dirt. The bfg a/t is a alright tow tire, but not as good as the wrangler silent armors. Also the Bfg a/t dont wear nearly as well as the wrangler silent armors.
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From: Breckenridge, TX
Nitto Terra Grapplers. Dirt roads, snow, hauling horse trailers on the highway. I think the chebby had like 265 something on 16s? I'm really not sure, but they were awesome. Had BFG Land Terrains on the Ranger. They don't make them anymore I don't think? But they were crap, half way worn out after 20,000 miles of easy miles. Worst pair of BFGs I ever ran, but the Rugged Trails on the SD are awesome. 7500 miles and they look like new.
I vote Terra Grapplers. They always did well on the dirt roads and they're fairly quiet on the highway. Plus the make Range E's for the SD that the 1500 didn't need.
I vote Terra Grapplers. They always did well on the dirt roads and they're fairly quiet on the highway. Plus the make Range E's for the SD that the 1500 didn't need.
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From: Rochester, IN
I also have the Nitto Terra Grapplers and so far I love them. Best tire I have ran. When I got my truck it had BFG Rugged Trails, and thry were by far the worst tire I have ever ran. Horrible in snow, mud, rain. Only thing they are good for is dry pavement.
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Traction will be a big issue for me. We run a lot of cattle so I will be driving in just about all conditions. Also I didn't mention that I will have a flatbed on too, so I will have extra weight.
I know there is no tire that is going to perform good in every condition I will be in. However, there are many tires available out there that we don't have readily available in our area. It is to the point that if we can get 15 to 25k out of a tire we consider it good enough. I refuse to believe that the Firestone Steeltex tires were the only good tires ever made for our application.
Thanks for the input once again guys.
I know there is no tire that is going to perform good in every condition I will be in. However, there are many tires available out there that we don't have readily available in our area. It is to the point that if we can get 15 to 25k out of a tire we consider it good enough. I refuse to believe that the Firestone Steeltex tires were the only good tires ever made for our application.
Thanks for the input once again guys.
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What I have noticed is there are a lot of opinions on message forums. I think the best thing you can do is read everything you can then make your own judgment on what tires to get. 
Just from this thread alone I have read for the first time some one didn't think the Goodyear's were good in the rain and snow and ice, this was my second choice in tires but they didn't have the size I wanted.
Personally I am going for ProComp Extreme AT's made by Cooper tire. In my past experience BFG ATko's are very good tires but seemed to wear fairly fast and they are expensive.
One thing everybody knows, the stock Conticraps are absolute junk. Ford should be shot for putting those tires on there trucks.
Just from this thread alone I have read for the first time some one didn't think the Goodyear's were good in the rain and snow and ice, this was my second choice in tires but they didn't have the size I wanted.Personally I am going for ProComp Extreme AT's made by Cooper tire. In my past experience BFG ATko's are very good tires but seemed to wear fairly fast and they are expensive.
One thing everybody knows, the stock Conticraps are absolute junk. Ford should be shot for putting those tires on there trucks.
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Dittos on the Conticraps. Everyone has a different opinion because almost everyone has different driving habits, conditions, etc. I personally have never had good luck with goodyears, but I have also never had any on a SD pickup. Therefore my opinion is biased somewhat.
I just wanted to get everyone's input. IMO the hardest thing on tires is stop and go driving on gravel, which is what I will be doing. The Steeltex tires on dad's '01 v10 lasted 45 or 50K, which is unbelievable. However, they quit making them. I was hoping for someone to chime in that they have seen good mileage like this out of another brand.
I just wanted to get everyone's input. IMO the hardest thing on tires is stop and go driving on gravel, which is what I will be doing. The Steeltex tires on dad's '01 v10 lasted 45 or 50K, which is unbelievable. However, they quit making them. I was hoping for someone to chime in that they have seen good mileage like this out of another brand.
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I am very happy with the Goodyear SA Wrangler load range E tires. I also run a lot of gravel roads summer and winter. I have about 20,000 miles on them and they still look like NEW! I plow snow with my truck, haul a horse trailer, drive across fields to my deer stands, you name it. These tires are at least as good as the Firestone Steeltex tires that were original on my '99 Superduty.