need new tire recommendations

[picksbigwagon]

Ford f150, 2005 xlt super crew (with dents, O.E.M states 255/70 r17, but I currently run 265's

My buddy drives a small toyota truck and swears by his Yokohama Geolanders so I went with them my last set of tires....I am at 24000 miles and looking to replace already.

I think my gear ratio in the back and weight of my vehicle compared to his little truck have me chewing threw these tires. I am not crazy about paying $210 a wheel for Michellins which I have had the best success with. What are you fellow ford guys running, what can you recommend? Would I better off putting LT tires on them instead? most of my driving is highway, but I do hit the ice with my truck and it does go off road during hunting season.....

[Scott K]

Michelin, or Good Years would by my tires of choice. I wouldnt worry about LT tires, unless you load your truck heavy, if you dont, all you are doing is making your truck ride rougher. I would go to your local Ford dealer, and get prices on tires, let them know what you are looking fo, and they will get you a list of tires, and prices for what you want. Whether that be, comfort, quiet, high mileage, traction, or a best combination of all of the above. Ford dealers have good prices, and will price match anyone elses prices if you find them cheaper somewhere else.

[quacksmackMN]

I have a 1999 F150 and I just put a set of General Grabber AT2's on it. They are a pretty aggressive all-terrain tire but are not too loud on the road, (you can hear them, but its not very bad). I haven't been able to test them much off-road yet but they have excellent traction on ice and I was able to drive easily through over 1.5 feet of snow to go fishing yesterday. I researched a bunch of different tires and opted for these due to the good grip, low price ($142 for a 265/70-17 tire) and good warranty (60,000 mi). I checked several dealers and Royal Tire had the best prices of all the places I checked, they also had excellent service. I would not recommend purchasing tires from the Ford dealership, they will be way overpriced, go there for suggestions but then shop around and find the tires somewhere else if you want to save some money.

Good Luck!

[Ufatz]

Michelin M/S.

Simple

[Jeremy airjer W]

I just put a set of Goodyear Wrangler Adventure on the Tundra. Very impressed with traction on snow and ice. I'm curious to see how they ride in the summer and if there is any mileage variance. We have these on a plow truck as well and there is a night and day difference between the trcks with and without these tires. They are not cheap!

[delcecchi]

There is an old saying to the effect of "buy good equipment, cry once. Buy cheap and cry every time you use it"

I really like my Michellins. What are you going to save? Maybe 200 bucks on 4 tires?

[picksbigwagon]

I wasn't really crazy about the michelin's either.....but I got closer to 45K out of them

[NoWiser]

What type of Michelins did you have, Picks?

I had Dueller Ats on my truck and replaced with Michelin LTX MS2s about 30,000 miles ago. I'd say I'm on track to get about 75,000 on them and they are 10X as nice of a tire as the Duellers. Sams Club had by far the cheapest price for them. I'm very, very happy with them.

I know a lot of people that have TransForce ATs and love them. That's what I was going to get but they didn't make my size so I went with the Michelins.

[DTro]

Really happy with my Firestone Destinations AT

[Mid-Lake Rock]

Really happy with my Firestone Destinations AT

+1

[smalliehunter]

ive been running an eldorado zrt sport. not loud at all for an AT tire. good grip in snow and ice. and at only 120ish for a 255/70/16, I thought they were a good deal.

[hawkeye43]

I am not crazy about paying $210 a wheel for Michellins which I have had the best success with.

[fishingstar]

what is it that you guys like about the destination a/t's

Dan

[ClownColor]

Really happy with my Firestone Destinations AT

Had these on my 2000 f150 and was also very happy.

[fishingstar]

I have Destinations AT also. They aren't going to make it 35000 miles and they are not very good in the snow.

[ClownColor]

what is it that you guys like about the destination a/t's

Dan

I guess it's because mine lasted 50k+, did well one snow/ice and were quiet on paved roads

[picksbigwagon]

Okay, with the firestones, are you running them in full size trucks or SUV's?

[fishingstar]

Mine are on a GMC sierra. The tires ride good and are good on the snow packed roads that we are dealing with. The thing I don't like is out on the lake they don't go through the snow.

Dan

[ClownColor]

Okay, with the firestones, are you running them in full size trucks or SUV's?

2000 f-150 4x4 extended cab

[JOHNBIGDOG]

I would recommend the round black kind in a size that matches your tire placard in the door jam of your vehicle, and spend the amount of money you're happy with.

Also, I would highly suggest getting your front suspension components checked for play and alignment checked. If your going to check the suspension yourself lift from the lower controlled arm, then pry up on the tire. If you see any play in the lower ball joint replace upper and lower ball joints and arms. I would recomend installing alignment cams at the same time.

[Powerstroke]

MIchelin M/S AT's for top choice, Goodyears #2. I've also had really good luck with Cooper tires on my trucks.

I know $200 a tire sucks, but anyone I know who uses their trucks for work or business uses the Michelins or the Goodyears. Michelins for the best road manners and tread wear. Goodyear Duratracs for towing and off-road combo and Goodyear AT's for everyday use and occasional off-road.

I've been a customer at Discount Tire for at least 10yrs. I've bought at least 4 sets of tires from them and I love the price and the service. Their HSOforum is good for comparisons.