Bug10

Hey guys, im looking into getting new tires in the near future, but wanna know what to look for. Right now im running 265/70/17 Maxxis Bighorns with my 2000 4.6. I don't really like the tires, but I got em for free. I want a tire with a less aggressive AT tread. Id like to go a bit bigger (maybe 285/70/17), but dont wanna drain my fuel mileage. What do y'all think?

robertthansen150

I'm running 275/55/20 Cooper Discoverer AT3's, Ive had them for about 10K now and they have got me through everything out camping and sledding. They have an aggressive look. Not a lot of road noise and my fuel milage is good too.

Bug10

Huh. Alrighty. I think that comes out a little bit bigger than my tires. What motor do you have?

Also, I was looking at the general grabber at2s. Anyone know anything about em?

robertthansen150

I have the ecoboost. getting about 14 L/100km not towing

Jus Jim

Cooper AT/3 and General AT2 are both good tires. Discount tire Cooper ATP is pretty much the same as the AT/3.

Bug10

And what do yall think ill lose moving up to 285/70/17. I wanna say the stock tires are like 255/70/16.

Also, will I have a problem with the 285s rubbing?

Jus Jim

mpg wise there are so many factors that contribute. Tire weight, rolling resistance, pressure etc. Don't forget, you will need to get your speedometer re-calibrated for the change in tire diameter.
Rubbing wise read the following thread. At the very end of the first post is a link to some data that is pretty handy.
https://www.f150forum.com/f38/tire-w...9-newer-68155/

Bug10

Yeah. Ive noticed the bighorns are extremely heavy. Most of the ATs I've been looking at in 285 are at least 6 pounds lighter. And I always ride at recommend PSI and what not, but I know there's more then that.

And thank you. I'll check it out.

Bug10

Also, my dad knows a guy who gives us a slight break on nitto terra grapplers. Are those pretty good all around tires?

bzzr2

nitto makes great tires. another suggestion is the cooper st maxx, i run these in a 285 70 17 and am happy with them, look them up.