TGK

I have a 2017 F150 XLT 4x4 3.5L EB SuperCrew on order. Has the 5.5' bed, Max Tow, Sport & FX pkg. Literature says it comes with 275/65R 18 AS/AT tires. I'm interested in knowing whether these come stock from the factory with P rated tires or a LT tire. The truck will be a daily driver (I'm retired) and also tow a 23' trailer with max weight of 5,200#'s, my wife, dog and gear. At times, may leave pavement on graded gravel Forest Service & BLM roads in mountains and high desert. Could also be on slightly rougher roads when not towing trailer, but not hard core 4 wheeling. Used to own a '99 F250 with 10 ply load range E tires. I suspect the truck comes stock with P rated tires and am looking for suggestions on what to upgrade to given use and possible destinations. A slightly rougher ride is not an issue, given that I'm coming from a 4x4 F250 with camper pkg. It was a beast.
Thx.

GMC to Ford

Per the 2017 Brochure:
- 275/65R18 with XLT Sport Package
- LT275/65R18 as an additional option

TGK

Thanks, missed that detail in the brochure when putting my build together for the order. Looks like I will need to add after the fact. At least I can choose exactly what I put on vs what they would have chosen to send me had I checked that option.

JLTD

Yup...depends on what other options your order...in your place I'd talk to the dealer and make sure the LT's come with it from the factory.

TGK

Likely too late for that as ETA for the truck to Oregon is 5/3. So, I suspect it is built and, if not on rail and in transit, about to be.

GMC to Ford

A lot of really good LT tires in that size. I just installed Yokohama Geolandar G015 LT. It is rated 2 below BFGoodrich KO2 and reasonably priced. Discount Tire will probably pay about 200 to 250 as trade in on new tires.

TGK

Thanks for the input GTF.

JLTD

I think you're right here...but still it's one phone call, and they may be able to do a swap with another vehicle some time during the transport process, saving you having to buy new tires right away.

johnday in BFE

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Seems odd the Max Tow package would come with P rated tires.
Maybe check out what that package includes.

WXman

I assume that you're talking about LT-E tires, because LT-C tires have less load capacity and would be a downgrade, not an upgrade. Also, most of the LT tires today are now 2-ply sidewalls just like the P tires for fuel economy reasons, so you're not going to get much benefit for puncture resistance on the forest service roads.

Personally, I'd take the P rated tires for the MPG gain, ride quality gain, and silica compound that is safer in rain/snow. But to each their own.

Good luck with the new truck. It would be exciting to order a new one. I'm jealous.