First post and I have a question...
07-23-2013, 10:11 PM
#1
First post and I have a question...
I have 22,000 miles on my 2012 Raptor and I have 4 nearly slick tires. I hate to say this but I have put it in 4wd only once and that was just to make sure it worked.
However, I have run the dog sh@t out of it since day one. I have it tuned with 5star 93 Performance tune with no top limit ,have cat back exhaust, and AFE cold air kit. I average 10.2mpg with it. I also can say I mostly run it on interstates possibly anywhere between 75 and wherever.. (I run a lot late at night when there isn't much traffic and luckily not a ton of LEO's around)
That said, what tire can I buy that will last a bit longer and be a bit quieter than the stock tire. Is there a Michelin or something similar? I still want it to look good. Just need a slightly longer lasting tire and maybe a tiny bit quieter..
I love the raptor, I especially like it when I am on the road and smaller kids give it a thumbs up. Or when I drop out to pass and you can see people grin. (at least some of them do).
I do use it to pull my motorcycle trailers. And I do carry a few people with me when I go to the mountains to ride motorcycles. So I guess I can justify the power and space. Maybe not the 4WD. But you never know. Its there just in case I need it..... :-)
However, I have run the dog sh@t out of it since day one. I have it tuned with 5star 93 Performance tune with no top limit ,have cat back exhaust, and AFE cold air kit. I average 10.2mpg with it. I also can say I mostly run it on interstates possibly anywhere between 75 and wherever.. (I run a lot late at night when there isn't much traffic and luckily not a ton of LEO's around)
That said, what tire can I buy that will last a bit longer and be a bit quieter than the stock tire. Is there a Michelin or something similar? I still want it to look good. Just need a slightly longer lasting tire and maybe a tiny bit quieter..
I love the raptor, I especially like it when I am on the road and smaller kids give it a thumbs up. Or when I drop out to pass and you can see people grin. (at least some of them do).
I do use it to pull my motorcycle trailers. And I do carry a few people with me when I go to the mountains to ride motorcycles. So I guess I can justify the power and space. Maybe not the 4WD. But you never know. Its there just in case I need it..... :-)
Last edited by rabtech; 07-23-2013 at 11:34 PM.
07-24-2013, 08:14 AM
#2
Well you definitely could've gotten a Lariat, or FX4, etc.
kind of disgraceful to own a raptor for 22k miles and only use 4WD once. Just my opinion lol. Because I would KILL to own a raptor and offroad daily if I could. But hey it's your money. Maybe go look at some MICHELIN LTX or Goodyear Duratrac
kind of disgraceful to own a raptor for 22k miles and only use 4WD once. Just my opinion lol. Because I would KILL to own a raptor and offroad daily if I could. But hey it's your money. Maybe go look at some MICHELIN LTX or Goodyear Duratrac
07-26-2013, 08:29 AM
#3
Senior Member
just replacing the BFGs with non-raptor BFGs will increase tire life. the raptor specific versions have a pretty soft compound so they tend to wear relatively fast. as far as sound, less aggressive tread is the only way to be more quiet.
07-28-2013, 08:26 PM
#5
I found the Toyo Open County A/T 2. It comes in a 35/12.50/17
Problem is, I cant find anyone that has it in stock.
It has a 65,000 mile tread wear warranty. I know you can't even get close to that but even half would be great. Has anyone used them before? And does anyone know if there are any available anywhere?
Problem is, I cant find anyone that has it in stock.
It has a 65,000 mile tread wear warranty. I know you can't even get close to that but even half would be great. Has anyone used them before? And does anyone know if there are any available anywhere?
Last edited by rabtech; 07-28-2013 at 08:30 PM.