Let see some off those tow rigs out there!!!!

[blwnsmoke]

Originally Posted by Kilday4

56,000 miles, barely broke in and paid for. Someday would like to get that diesel!

Love the graphics and the rims of that TT. Looks sharp!!

[DocGTO]

Originally Posted by jevanb

dont understand how a 6.0 pulling that trailer was gutless?? I had a 04 6.0 and pulled a lot heaver weight that that little TT and it was fine. I did not like 3500rpm in the hills but on the flats it was perfect untill the 6.6 got parked in the garage

The new 2015s weigh quite a bit more then the 04s. They look awesome but not for towing. GM needs a better gasser to compete with the Ford 6.2 and Dodges 6.4 but in the diesel world, the LML Duramax is awesome!

[DocGTO]

Originally Posted by john777

Nice rig! They tow quite well! I see a decent amount at the race tracks used for tow vehicles.

[Cajun Po-Boy]

Originally Posted by DocGTO

The new 2015s weigh quite a bit more then the 04s. They look awesome but not for towing. GM needs a better gasser to compete with the Ford 6.2 and Dodges 6.4 but in the diesel world, the LML Duramax is awesome!

I've always said GM needs to have a turbo option for the gasser engines (6.0 & 6.2), then you'll get a great deliver of torque and power for towing

[elind]

Originally Posted by Cajun Po-Boy

I've always said GM needs to have a turbo option for the gasser engines (6.0 & 6.2), then you'll get a great deliver of torque and power for towing

I bet you that the tow problem came from the rear end ratio. I just bought a 2014 GMC 2500 this spring and I had a problem finding the right gasser. Most of the GM 2500s have a 373 rear end that only can tow 9,500 lbs. The GM 2500 with the 410 rear end pulls over 12,000 lbs but there are not many around. I couldn't find one within 500 miles of my dealer. GM is trying to keep up there fleet mpgs in order to meet government standards for mileage. The 2500/ with the 410 is a gas hog that brings down there mileage average. So I bought a Dura Max instead.

[DocGTO]

Originally Posted by fordmantpw

I'm needing to replace the GY Wrangler ATS on my '08 F250. Do you like the Michelins better than the Goodyears so far?

Heck yes!

Originally Posted by Cajun Po-Boy

I've always said GM needs to have a turbo option for the gasser engines (6.0 & 6.2), then you'll get a great deliver of torque and power for towing

That would be great! They do need to step it up on the HD gasser lineup.

Originally Posted by elind

I bet you that the tow problem came from the rear end ratio. I just bought a 2014 GMC 2500 this spring and I had a problem finding the right gasser. Most of the GM 2500s have a 373 rear end that only can tow 9,500 lbs. The GM 2500 with the 410 rear end pulls over 12,000 lbs but there are not many around. I couldn't find one within 500 miles of my dealer. GM is trying to keep up there fleet mpgs in order to meet government standards for mileage. The 2500/ with the 410 is a gas hog that brings down there mileage average. So I bought a Dura Max instead.

Very good point, especially on the gassers. Also relevant on the older diesels.

On my 03 Dodge 305/555 Cummins, I had the 4.10s and it was quite a difference in towing then the 3.73s. With the newer diesels you can get away with 3.73s no problem due to the massive powe increase over the last few years.

[The_Rhino]

Our used '11 Ram 2500 w/5.7 Hemi & Used '11 Tracer 3150. Combined payments for the combo are $400/mo. w/no money down. This is our first TT & I feel we've got a nice setup for what some folks pay for just their truck...

http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...cture11370.jpg

[essness]

Originally Posted by The_Rhino

Our used '11 Ram 2500 w/5.7 Hemi & Used '11 Tracer 3150. Combined payments for the combo are $400/mo. w/no money down. This is our first TT & I feel we've got a nice setup for what some folks pay for just their truck...

http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...cture11370.jpg

Nice set up and well done

btw, just my truck payment is far more than your total payment. Fortunately, I personally pay far less for a total payment

[campingwilliamsons]

Originally Posted by blwnsmoke

Bakflip F1

Thanks! I had a BAK RollX on my last truck. I did not realize the F was built like that. The pics on the Bak page make it look like a 3 segment cover, not 4.

[campingwilliamsons]

Originally Posted by fordmantpw

Are the Michelins that come on the F2/350's the LTX AT2? That's what I'm leaning toward. Thanks for the input all. Sorry for the derail of the post.

That's what came on mine. I have read they are a Ford spec'd OEM version, but I am not sure if that is true. There are several reports that the OEM version has about 2/3 the tread life of the retail version.

[DocGTO]

Originally Posted by campingwilliamsons

That's what came on mine. I have read they are a Ford spec'd OEM version, but I am not sure if that is true. There are several reports that the OEM version has about 2/3 the tread life of the retail version.

I haven't heard that. My truck came with them on the 18 inch wheels. They also come on the SRW 3500 trucks as they have a higher load rating then the 20 inch wheel/tire combo witch is a Goodyear RSA, I believe.

[mud yapster]

2001 F350 4X4 7.3L Lariat

[DocGTO]

Originally Posted by mud yapster

2001 F350 4X4 7.3L Lariat

Attachment 61089

Nice! I loved my 2003 7.3. Last of the great PSDs!

[mud yapster]

Yes Sir

[blwnsmoke]

Originally Posted by fordmantpw

Are the Michelins that come on the F2/350's the LTX AT2? That's what I'm leaning toward. Thanks for the input all. Sorry for the derail of the post.

As was stated, yes, that is what is on mine too.

[MtnGuy]

The tire discussion has been moved here: http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...ead-66939.html

Now, back to photos.

[Iceman_RNR]

on the road

and camped

[campingwilliamsons]

Originally Posted by DocGTO

I haven't heard that. My truck came with them on the 18 inch wheels. They also come on the SRW 3500 trucks as they have a higher load rating then the 20 inch wheel/tire combo witch is a Goodyear RSA, I believe.

I have seen it mentioned several times on the Powerstroke forums. That said, tires are kind of like brakes; lifetime can/will be seriously altered by individual usage characteristics...

My grandfather swore Michelin LTX (pre LTX 2) was the best tire ever produced for towing rigs.

[DocGTO]

Originally Posted by campingwilliamsons

I have seen it mentioned several times on the Powerstroke forums. That said, tires are kind of like brakes; lifetime can/will be seriously altered by individual usage characteristics...

My grandfather swore Michelin LTX (pre LTX 2) was the best tire ever produced for towing rigs.

I did a little research on the tire. The 20 inch Michelin is the OE tire and there is no other version unlike the 18 inch for my Chevy 2500. I do know that on my Porsche 911, there was a difference on the Michelin Sport Cups. There was an "N" spec and that was specifically for the Porsche and the other was the regular retail tire. The regular retail tire was better on the track (softer compound) but the "N" spec was better in wet weather and laster longer (extra rain groove and harder compound). I'm sure there is a difference on the Ford's 20 inch Michelin then.

[Lloydg]

Originally Posted by MtnGuy

The tire discussion has been moved here: http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...ead-66939.html

Now, back to photos.

Just a remider.