Replacing tires on F-150

[johndeereman]

I need to replace the tires on my F-150 before towing my 27ft. Rockwood to Florida. It has P275/65 R18 114T as original tires. I sometimes get some sway and wondered if a heavier ply tire would help. Will heavier ply tires make a rougher ride?

[5picker]

Switch to LT tires (instead of P) and you'll be glad you did.

[NMWildcat]

Originally Posted by 5picker

Switch to LT tires (instead of P) and you'll be glad you did.

X2. Exactly.

[rracer5]

Originally Posted by 5picker

Switch to LT tires (instead of P) and you'll be glad you did.

X3

[67L48]

I went from those exact P tires (size, I mean) to LT275/70R18 (Falken Wildpeak AT). Love the tires. Great stability, great performance offroad/snow/rain, look great. E-rated, 10 ply tires with a very high load capacity. But ...

They ride a LOT rougher than the P tires, they are much heavier, and I lost 1.5 mpg. If you're towing, get the LT tires. If you're not towing, then stick with P.

I have Rancho RS9000 in the front and new Monroe in the rear (which are a little softer). My truck was never a Cadillac ride that some people boast of with their 1/2 tons. But, with those LT tires and my shocks, it rides like a HD truck. I just test drove a new F350 diesel 4WD. Took it on pavement and dirt roads (farming roads). It was night and day smoother than my F150 ... the whole family felt the difference.

[texgasman]

IF A MEMBER OF FMCA CONTACT THEM TO SAVE A BUNDLE OF DOLLARS. IF NOT JOIN,
CONTACT MICHELIN FOR RECOMMENDATION.

[Cabinfever97]

I would upgrade to LT tires. Go with the E load rating and the largest tire that will fit in your wheel wells. The larger tire will change your speedometer a couple MPH but nothing.to be concerned about.

[sfsgm]

Originally Posted by Cabinfever97

I would upgrade to LT tires. Go with the E load rating and the largest tire that will fit in your wheel wells. The larger tire will change your speedometer a couple MPH but nothing.to be concerned about.

In some states if the tires fall outside the fender wells, you have to have an appropriate mud flap that covers the spray.

[Palinduff]

Originally Posted by Cabinfever97

I would upgrade to LT tires. Go with the E load rating and the largest tire that will fit in your wheel wells. The larger tire will change your speedometer a couple MPH but nothing.to be concerned about.

I agree with the LT tires, but larger diameter tires will raise your gear ratio, so if you have a 3:55 ratio, you'll be closer to 3:40 with the bigger tires, making towing a little (or a lot depending on your present set up) more difficult. Been there, done that, won't again.

[Jakieboy]

Highly recommend Michelin LT tires in the grade and load range you need. Have been using them on our tow vehicles for decades. Typically achieve 60K miles or more before replacing.

[Charles Firth]

x2 Michelin tires, good ride. I run 60psi on my f250 6.7, got 65000 out of last set.

[67L48]

Michelin tires always get good reviews and seem like a really high quality tire. They also all seem to look like your grandfather's tire and appear better suited for an oldsmobuick than an HD truck.

Good luck.

[My17Ram]

Originally Posted by 67L48

Michelin tires always get good reviews and seem like a really high quality tire. They also all seem to look like your grandfather's tire and appear better suited for an oldsmobuick than an HD truck.

Good luck.

My grandfathers tire? Can you explain what on earth you mean? Looking at purchasing a set. Thanks

[Charles Firth]

They have great traction on wet or snow covered roads. My grandpa tires handle the elements just fine. Great highway tire, which is where you usually tow your rv. Ok get the pop corn out !!!

[67L48]

Yep. That's exactly what I said. Great reviews. High quality tire.

They look like your grandfather's tire. "Look" is the operative word here ... as in appearance, cosmetics, aesthetics. Go look at a Michelin LT tire. Then, go look at a Toyo, BF Goodrich, and other AT type tires. One of those looks like it belongs a big oldsmobuick land cruiser ... one looks like it belongs on a big truck pushing hundreds of HP and Torque.

But, they're great tires. We all have our own cosmetic preferences. I just don't like the tires on a Subaru Legacy to look more aggressive than on my truck. I don't like putting car tires (by looks) on a big truck.

[LannyCox]

Agree with texasgasman. I saved $106 per tire using the FMCA Advantage Plan when I replaced the six tires on my Class A.

[Larry-NC]

Originally Posted by 67L48

Yep. That's exactly what I said. Great reviews. High quality tire.

They look like your grandfather's tire. "Look" is the operative word here ... as in appearance, cosmetics, aesthetics. Go look at a Michelin LT tire. Then, go look at a Toyo, BF Goodrich, and other AT type tires. One of those looks like it belongs a big oldsmobuick land cruiser ... one looks like it belongs on a big truck pushing hundreds of HP and Torque.

But, they're great tires. We all have our own cosmetic preferences. I just don't like the tires on a Subaru Legacy to look more aggressive than on my truck. I don't like putting car tires (by looks) on a big truck.

And they're quiet. I'd rather have a quiet tire (regardless of looks) than a tire that rumbles or whines.

Larry

[Freetyme]

Originally Posted by johndeereman

I need to replace the tires on my F-150 before towing my 27ft. Rockwood to Florida. It has P275/65 R18 114T as original tires. I sometimes get some sway and wondered if a heavier ply tire would help. Will heavier ply tires make a rougher ride?

I also replaced the oem tires on the f150 10/18 with Michelin LT's. Ford dealership asked how much towing I do, then steered me towards the Michelin's. A stiffer tire so I expect better wear. A little more road noise, but can live with that. Can't speak for sway, as I haven't towed with them yet. Never really had sway trouble before except in high cross winds with the OEM tires, but they wore before their time from towing.

[rsdata]

COSTCO currently has Michelins on sale...

When I was pricing tires for my RAM, the amount I saved buying at Costco was greater then the member fee at Costco... free rotation and balance every 6,000 miles, plus free road hazard insurance too

[NMWildcat]

Look at Cooper's lt tires. Much better price than Michelin and have a great reputation. Michelin used to have a great reputation, not so much anymore. Now you pay for the name mainly.