I did a search but didn't see this thread anywhere. What is your experience good/bad with OEM tires. The Kevlar Goodyears on my 15 have 17k on them and have more than 50% of tread left. My wife's Edge came with Pirelli Scorpians and got 51k out of them. Previous F150's have had regular Goodyears (15k) Generals (17k) and BF Goodrich (16k).

 

I have the 275/55R20 Hankook A/Ts and they look to have over 50% life left after 22K. I don't see much off-road time though (<10%).

 

I also have the Wrangler Adventures with Kevlar. Haven't checked tread depth but there appears to be plenty left at 23k miles. However, those tires are pathetic in any sort of wet conditions. They also have started vibrating at highway speeds. I had them road force balanced at 18k miles, which helped with the vibration, but it's still there.

 

Lots of threads where people say the OEM tires (any brand, almost doesn't matter) are crap. Then there are people who say it's the driver that's not good, many of the tires are fine. The Pirelli's are generally called lousy in any weather.

Sounds like you have AT tires, many have highway tires.

 

I have had two trucks with the scorpions. They were miserable in the wet and the snow. When my latest truck came home it had a set of Duratrac's on it within 24 hours of ownership.

 

I have the Michelin low rolling resistance ones. They're very quiet and they seem to last forever. They're not the best in slick conditions but not horrible either. Overall a really good highway tire.

 

I have the Hankooks and going through my 2nd winter with them. They really work well in the snow and ice. Really surprised by the ride quality and quiet ride. I am in Denver so we have our fare share of ice and snow. they did well last year when we had 3 snow storms of 2+ feet.

 

I just replaced my GY Kevlars on 2015. I got 51K out of them....probably could have got 55K but couldn't beat the dealer's price to install 4 new ones. $770 out the door with a $75 rebate from Ford on top! Discount Tire wanted $935.

 

I spent many years in the tire business, and I can tell you there is no difference between the OE tires, and replacements you purchase. I dealt with all makes and brands, and in my experience I have never ran into an OE tire that was a different SKU or part number when replacing tires with the exact same tire model. Part numbers are updated as specifications and design change over time, and this CAN account for you getting better mileage out of replacements.

In most cases, consumers don't get the best life out of OE tires as they simply do not maintain them as well as they will when they pay out of pocket. Just how it seems to be. Obviously, those that post here are generally more maintenance oriented, and take care of their stuff regardless.

That being said, there are some tire models that manufacturers make for auto makers to their specifications that are not available for purchase; that's a different situation all together, and not the norm.

 

I've been really happy with my GY Wrangler Adventure w/Kevlar tires that came on my 2015 Lariat. No slipping unless I want to


Drove through 18" of snow last winter without an issue.


-John