Gizmokid2005

Hey all. Tried some searching, but all of the threads I found were relating to 17 or 20" rims or bigger tires for lifted trucks/etc.

I'm looking to replace the tires on my truck again this year (3 years on my current ones) and am looking for opinions and thoughts.

I am currently running true stock (255/70/17) Yokohama Geolandar AT/S on my truck. I loved them on my Ranger, but not so much on my F-150. They egg out very easy, take quite a while to round back out (even after only sitting overnight ) and I wasn't entirely pleased with their snow performance. Snow performance is a big thing (I don't want to do dedicated tires, it's just too much hassle and I don't have that much of a need), but so is a lack of road noise and longevity. These tires have gotten me ~65k miles so I'm pretty pleased with the life.

I've noticed that the 255/70/17s have limited tire selections and are more expensive (yay Ford tire sizes!), so I'm also considering potentially using an alternate size (235/75/17, 245/75/17, etc) if it helps with the selections.

So I ask the masses. What are your experiences and recommendations for stock (or very very near stock) tires for an '04 XLT SuperCrew?

Ethan Burke

General grabber at2 is a good tire. About $137 each.

Michelin ltx at2 ive heard is really good. $197 each

Firestone destination at, ive had, drove from virginia to alaska in december. Its a really good well wearing tire. $125 each

All these prices are from tirerack..and fairly cheap for truck tires. Hope this helps

Gizmokid2005

Thanks! I'm all for opinions. I've found a few and can go by ratings, but I always find real-world anecdotes more helpful.

Gizmokid2005

The local Discount suggested some Cooper tires:

http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/fin...=MIGINT&cs=265

and

http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/fin...=MIGINT&cs=265

The first one for a more all-terrain and the second as a more highway-oriented tire...

Dirttracker18

I had some strong preferences in the past that were overtaken when I got a great deal on tires I just couldn't pass up.

I absolutely cannot say enough good things about Goodyear Silent Armors.

They have done everything I've asked with confidence and the tread wear is amazing. For your purposes, next to pure winter tires, these are the best tires I have ever used in the winter. I hunt and fish often so I use my tires all around. With that being said I figured I was losing some off road ability when I put these on but as I said they impressed me everytime.

In fact they have performed so well that two of my hunting/fishing partners have now gone with the same tires.

On road they are just as impressive. I tow a 30' TT among other hauls and was again impressed with them. In fact they are among the best tires I have towed with.

I would highly recommend you consider them.

TxOutlaw

I would run a 75 ratio over a 70 if your mushrooming with tires. This will give you a thinner tire but should help with that. I like Toyo but they can mushroom. BFG AT tire will have a stronger sidewall than the Toyo in most cases.

Hope that helps!

yoda13

My last set was Toyos... Got 49K out of them...I have a bigger size of BFG ATs on there now and I like them better

Dirttracker18

I think you are misunderstanding the aspect ratio.

A 75 would in no way be "thinner" then a 70.

The aspect ration is the height of the sidewall as a percentage of the width.

For example, a 245/70 would mean the sidewall height is 75% of 245mm or 183.75mm in height while a 245/70 would be 171.50mm.

As you can see a 75 would actually be taller then a 70, not thinner.

I hope that clears it up for you.

However, a taller sidewall is not the issue. The strength of the sidewall is far more important. Simply changing to a lower sidewall in the same tire would not cure the issue of "egging" or sidewall bulge.

jamie930

275/65 18 are a stock size so a 275/70 17 would be about the same size

TxOutlaw

I am fairly sure I understand; the lower the middle number, the thinner the tire. Especially with the same tread width in say a 285/70/18 vs 185/75/18; tread width is the same, sidewall on the 75 is slightly taller. For Example, while a 285/70 may be shorter than a 285/75; the 70 will also be wider. The width of the tire on a factory rim is the culprit causing the mushroom effect. This is why guys trying to stuff 35x12.5x18 on a factory 18" wheel keep mushrooming, the 285x75x18 will give your the tall tire without the width (34.8x11.3x18).

At any rate, sidewall strength has a lot to do with this also. And BFG AT will hold up better than my fave, Toyos...