LT Tires
06-04-2018, 04:36 PM
#1
66joej
Thread Starter
LT Tires
Searched but can't info I'm looking for. Wanting to change the original Goodyear Wranglers for some LT tires. I tow a 24' TT so looking for a bit more stability. Have a 2040# payload. Any input appreciated.
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66joej (06-04-2018)
06-04-2018, 06:47 PM
#3
Theres a ton of LT tires to choose from.
You need to answer a few questions first...do you want a highway tire or AT?
How much does your trailer weigh?
Are you willing to sacrifice ride quality and loss of mpg?
17" 18" 20" 22"
2wd or 4wd???
You need to answer a few questions first...do you want a highway tire or AT?
How much does your trailer weigh?
Are you willing to sacrifice ride quality and loss of mpg?
17" 18" 20" 22"
2wd or 4wd???
06-04-2018, 07:30 PM
#4
Senior Member
Thoughts to ponder .
Load range e tires are heavier. You can get the weights online. I use tirerack.
You may have an issue with the TPMS. I don't know if it will show the additional pressure required. Hopefully someone else can chime in.
You will see a drop in fuel mileage, probably somewhere around 2 mpg. If you don't tow very much, it might be worth getting the tires with wheels so you can swap out the tires and wheels when you tow.
And the ride will be a lot stiffer.
Load range e tires are heavier. You can get the weights online. I use tirerack.
You may have an issue with the TPMS. I don't know if it will show the additional pressure required. Hopefully someone else can chime in.
You will see a drop in fuel mileage, probably somewhere around 2 mpg. If you don't tow very much, it might be worth getting the tires with wheels so you can swap out the tires and wheels when you tow.
And the ride will be a lot stiffer.
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66joej (06-04-2018)
06-04-2018, 08:46 PM
#5
I switched the original P-rated Good Year Wranglers that came with the 2017 F150 for LT-rated tires for the exact reason you are doing so. Have found the LT or E-Load tires give much more stability when towing my Lance Model 1985 Travel Trailer plus they stand up much better from rock bruises. Was always getting rock bruises, ply separation with P-rated tires. Went with the Kumho HT51 Crugen tires and have found them to be very quite with an acceptable ride quality. You may not want a 'Highway Tire' but for me I am very pleased with the Kumho tires. I do live in a remote area with lots of dirt & gravel roads so maybe someone driving only on pavement would not have the same problem of rock bruises & ply separations.
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66joej (06-04-2018)
06-04-2018, 09:05 PM
#6
66joej
Thread Starter
We do all highway driving.
Loaded TT about 7000#.
275/65r18 stock tires.
Not too crazy about losing fuel economy and ride quality. Just want more stability when towing. I have an Equal-i-zer E4 hitch set up properly.
Thanks for your input.
06-04-2018, 09:15 PM
#7
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06-04-2018, 09:23 PM
#8
You can fix TPMS issues with Forscan.
You might also consider things like upgrading your rear shocks (Bilstein 5100s are highly recommended) and adding a rear sway bar (Hellwig), as there is not one from the factory.
You might also consider things like upgrading your rear shocks (Bilstein 5100s are highly recommended) and adding a rear sway bar (Hellwig), as there is not one from the factory.
06-04-2018, 09:32 PM
#9
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Stock 2018 F150 came with Michelin LTX M/S2 275/55R20 113H so 2535 lbs load capacity per tire. I used my trailer for the first time about three weeks ago and the handling was very good. Trailer with load was about 3500 lbs. I’m very happy with them and like the mpg that this highway tire offers.
06-04-2018, 09:48 PM
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