2018 F150 5.0 sometimes towing a lightweight travel trailer. Would like thoughts on tire replacement for the overpriced Goodyear Wrangler 275-65R-18 that came with the truck. I have seen many cheaper options at Discount Tire and WalMart with really good reviews but would like input from F150 owners on here. Appreciate all thoughts. Thanks in advance.

 

They aren't cheaper, but if you're not into some pretty serious off-road driving I'd spend the extra for Michelin's.

 

Appreciate your response but looking to save some $$. I don’t do much if any off-roading. Just to campgrounds occasionally. Normal highway driving.

 

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...omCompare1=yes

I have had a version of these on just about every truck I owned. Michelin makes a damn good road tire.

 

Michelins are great and worth the money. On have their defender all seasons. Smooth, quiet, long lasting.

 

look for someone selling a set of factory takeoffs (wheels with tires). Often avai for less than what a new set of tires alone cost after install. Then sell your wheels.

 

Appreciate your response but looking to save some $$. I don’t do much if any off-roading. Just to campgrounds occasionally. Normal highway driving.

 

Coopers are not my favorite tire but are priced lower and pretty decent for the money.

 

My '14 came with the Michelin LTX AT/2, had 91K on them with 80% interstate miles when I opted to replace due to coming up on their 10-year life recommendation. Figured still another 10-15K miles left before the wear indicators, but the rubber was age-cracking. Opted to replace with same on hopes the last tires I'll need to buy for the rig. Seems to be a great all-around compromise between traction, ride, road noise, wear, etc. Yes, also pulled the plug to replace the tire pressure monitors as well since everything was already busted apart, rather than wait for the batteries to die an expected no more than couple years down the road.

Back on track, suggest to consider costs per mile, such as all-in dollars (incl mounting, balancing, disposal fees, shop rags and chemicals fees, valve stems, etc) against stated guaranteed miles or against the treadwear numbers on the sidewall. Of course, be sure the tires in your comparison are each load-rated for what you intend to do with them - e.g. that trailer towing.

Cheapest up-front may not be overall lowest-cost down the road.

 

What tires were you looking at on those sites?

I'd second looking for OEM takeoffs as a good cheap option. Lots of people upgrade and are willing to sell their OEM tires/wheels cheap.