disappointed with new truck
08-16-2015, 11:27 PM
#22
He said the new tire's diameter was about the same as the stock tire.
08-19-2015, 03:44 PM
#23
Super user
Just came back from Woodward Dream Cruise, I got 13MPG with my F350, 6.2, SCREW towing a 2700lb trailer loaded with a 4200LB car, average speed up and back was 77 MPH. Towed like a dream, I wouldn't have done it in my F150
08-19-2015, 06:24 PM
#24
13 mpg towing 7k pounds at 70 mph is incredible.
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Wannafbody (08-21-2015)
08-19-2015, 10:03 PM
#25
Opinionated Blowhard
Hear this Ford - Twin turbo 5.0 for Super Duty. 550TQ 450-475HP. That would hit the 3/4 ton sweet spot.
08-21-2015, 02:32 PM
#26
Senior Member
I get about 10 towing a 5000# trailer with an EB. I don't know how you got 13. My dad's 2500 HD Chevy with 6.0 gets about 13 empty.
08-21-2015, 03:02 PM
#27
Senior Member
08-21-2015, 04:52 PM
#28
Most trailer tires are max speed rated for 65....Anything above that is asking for a blowout.
08-24-2015, 10:55 PM
#30
Senior Member
The 6.2 is not as god at the Eco at towing period. Look at the power curves in the f150 or f250. Of course a 3/4 is more stout but many find it annoying when then power can't move a load without revving. Same issue the 5.0 has.
So to the op, your wLlet may limit you but sounds like the Eco spoiled you. So maybe an f150 with options and mods to tow?
So to the op, your wLlet may limit you but sounds like the Eco spoiled you. So maybe an f150 with options and mods to tow?