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01-03-2014, 06:05 PM
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Location: Jersey Shore, New Jersey...Florida in winter
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F250 Tires
Happy New Year to all!. I tried searching this topic first but no luck. Got some great advice when purchasing the truck for my Crusader 295RST. I have a Ford F250 2012 gasser four door XL
Pulls the trailer like a dream very happy, BUT I hate the tires. I am considering replacing them with something more heavy duty all weather etc. Any thoughts? They are the 17".
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Mike
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01-03-2014, 06:26 PM
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I replaced the factory Continental tires with these.
Tire Details - Discount Tire
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01-03-2014, 06:47 PM
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I have a 2013 F250 with 18" Continentals. LT275/65R18 They seem to be fine and I have no complaints. What is it that you don't like about your tires?
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2013 Ford SD F250 4x4 SC; 6.2
Reese 18K Elite w/slider - Rockford, Michigan
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01-03-2014, 06:48 PM
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phat phrog stunt crew
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We have firestones on our work truck, and they ride well and seem to wear like iron. I have michelins on my personal truck and like them.
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01-04-2014, 07:39 AM
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Thanks all. Lloydg...The tires are terrible in snow as well as muddy areas. Even with added weight in the bed.
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01-04-2014, 07:51 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mdalb20
Thanks all. Lloydg...The tires are terrible in snow as well as muddy areas. Even with added weight in the bed.
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This is the same problem I had.
The Continentals were a highway tread off road in the snow or on ice they are a joke.
The Coopers are 100% better and well worth the monies IMO.
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"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." 2014 19 days camping 2015 17 days camping201620 days camping
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01-04-2014, 08:07 AM
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Wanna Be Camper
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Hankook DynaPro AT/M are super tires. They are rated in the same class as Nitto Terra Grapplers and Toyo Open Country. I had the LT 285/70 17's on my 08 Dodge 2500 4x4 megcab and loved them. I can hardly wait to get rid of the Michelin junk 18's I currently have and get another set of Hankook's.
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2011 F250 Lariat FX4 Crew Cab 6.2
2011 Flagstaff V-Lite 30WRLS
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01-04-2014, 08:47 AM
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My tire friend/expert said "Michelin and BF Goodrich are the only light truck tires to buy. I have varied 3 times and regretted each one. I bought a set for my TV a few months ago and debated long and hard trying to save money. Bit the bullet and got the Goodrich tires. They weren't higher anyway. I just tried to go cheaper. No avail.
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01-04-2014, 08:54 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mdalb20
Thanks all. Lloydg...The tires are terrible in snow as well as muddy areas. Even with added weight in the bed.
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Well, that explains why I don't have any complaints yet. Have yet to take it in snow or mud. We have lots of snow but I don't want to expose the truck to salt which is abundant here in Michigan.
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01-04-2014, 11:18 AM
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Wanna Be Camper
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Iwannacamp
My tire friend/expert said "Michelin and BF Goodrich are the only light truck tires to buy. I have varied 3 times and regretted each one. I bought a set for my TV a few months ago and debated long and hard trying to save money. Bit the bullet and got the Goodrich tires. They weren't higher anyway. I just tried to go cheaper. No avail.
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Not sure what you friend recommended but, I have Michelin LTX AT/2's and they are useless on anything except nice paved roads but they do wear well ( I drive 20 miles or more a day on dirt roads that can also be 4 inches of mud ) BFG Rugged Trails are a great highway tire and last forever but again are useless in mud or much snow. And BFG All Terrain T/A KO's are great off road in mud, sand and snow but chunk real bad on gravel roads.
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2011 F250 Lariat FX4 Crew Cab 6.2
2011 Flagstaff V-Lite 30WRLS
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01-04-2014, 11:32 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TheSasks
Not sure what you friend recommended but, I have Michelin LTX AT/2's and they are useless on anything except nice paved roads but they do wear well ( I drive 20 miles or more a day on dirt roads that can also be 4 inches of mud ) BFG Rugged Trails are a great highway tire and last forever but again are useless in mud or much snow. And BFG All Terrain T/A KO's are great off road in mud, sand and snow but chunk real bad on gravel roads.
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You could be easily correct on the gravel road deal. I have all terrains now. I have had mud terrains and all terrains on several different trucks of course. The michelins I had were on the truck I have now and were a snow type tire. I had minimal experience with off rids and snow...my location..with the michelins. The all terrains wear very well for a semi aggressive tire. I hate paying 14-1500 dollars for tires every other year. That's the reason for the high mileage tires. Yes, the a/t's chunk rocks when they are new for sure.
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01-04-2014, 03:14 PM
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Goodyear adventurer new Kevlar snowflake rated year round tire in LT E.
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01-04-2014, 04:02 PM
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All great suggestions. Thanks to all!
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01-04-2014, 04:08 PM
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Location: Idaho
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mdalb20
All great suggestions. Thanks to all!
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Just a FYI.
This morning I took my PU over to the DT store where I bought my tires and wheels for a scheduled rotation.
Not only did they rotate the tires they also spun balanced them and air checked all for free.... 
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01-04-2014, 09:59 PM
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2011 F350 6.7, replaced the stock Michelins with Nitto Terra Grappler's (18"). Huge improvement!! The Michelin's sucked in snow, mud, and anything other than dry pavement. But, with 800 ft/lbs of torque, it's hard to get any tire to stick! 
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01-05-2014, 07:53 AM
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I have the Cooper AT/S on mine and really like them.
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01-05-2014, 10:43 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cpaulsen
I have the Cooper AT/S on mine and really like them.
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01-05-2014, 11:13 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cpaulsen
I have the Cooper AT/S on mine and really like them.
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got over 70,000 miles on my last set.
for a ride like a car I will run about 60psi.
for a ride like a truck I will run over 70 psi
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01-10-2014, 09:11 AM
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When I was looking for tires a few years ago, everyone was saying Bridgestone REVO, Firestone Destination AT or BFG TAKO. I had the TAKOs on the truck already and hated them(no traction on wet roads). The REVOs were pricey so I went with the Destinations. The tires have been great and I always recommend them to anyone looking for truck tires. Everyone I know that has them likes them and almost 30 million people on tire rack agree.
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01-10-2014, 09:58 AM
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Old Enough to Know Better
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x2 on the destinations, I am on my second set on my sport trac and second set on my daughters escape (both 2wd ) Got great mileage out of them and no complaints on traction wet or dry till they were functionally worn out (over 50k miles)
I have Firestone Trans force on my F350 and have been happy with them also
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Do you have Gas? 2015 F350 6.2L CCLB DRW 4.30 axle.
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