Diver - 4-9-2007 at 07:02 AM
Thought I'd start a new thread instead of stepping on the BFG thread....
I'm actually needing a new set for my F350 crew and I'm considering either the Michelins or Toyos.
My last set is Schwab Wild Country 285/75. The D rating is the same load as an E rated 265.
I'm looking for more of an all season than off road tread.
Ford sells the trucks with 265's but it seems like the 285's are a bit better ride and better in sand ?
25% of my mileage is in Baja and towing a 22' trailer.
Anyone have any recommendations ?? For size or brand.
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[Edited on 4-9-2007 by Diver]
TMW - 4-9-2007 at 07:21 AM
I prefer the 285/75 size over the 265/75. I like the bigger foot print for off road. I'm a BFG TA KO fan but whatever works for you is best for you.
There are a lot of good tires out there at a reasonable price.
Crusoe - 4-9-2007 at 07:34 AM
Diver.....Im sure you are aware of this.....but just in case ...If your truck is a dually be careful going up in size from the trucks manufactured
specific size, as the rear tires will expand when hot, and rub against each other on ocasion and even create more heat and friction. Michilen is hands
down the best overall value.
Diver - 4-9-2007 at 07:37 AM
Thanks, but it's not a dually.
4x4 crew long bed and 10% off-road use.
aquaholic - 4-9-2007 at 10:28 AM
Diver, I've put many hundreds of thousands of miles on a couple Ford diesels, and it's almost all been on Michelin tires. Much of the mileage has been
road miles, but there has been lots off road back home in Montana as well as Baja. I keep going back because they wear like iron, give a great highway
ride, and do very well in snow/mud/sand. I've bought most of them at Sam's Club, where the price is good and the road warranty and lifetime balance
& rotate is a bargain. I stayed with the standard size, and I'm not sure what the advantage would be to moving up a size...others can comment
better on that issue...good luck with your choice...see ya in Baja...
Hook - 4-9-2007 at 10:45 AM
You know my take.
This is not scientific, but it seems like the Michelins do a better job of siping the tires all the way through the tread. Many only go part way down,
I've noticed. I think this allows the Michelins to ride comparatively cooler which might explain their incredible life expectancy. Or, maybe they just
have the best rubber compound....or a real good tread compromise.
Whatever....I'm sold. Three belts of steel doesnt hurt.
BTW, I'm talking the LTX MS series. 265-75-16. Not loud on the hwy at all. I have been told I cant get the 285s on my rims but if I could, I would.
Read the tirerack.com reviews.....most people love em.
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bajabass - 4-9-2007 at 11:39 AM
285's will work on a 7 inch wide rim, but that is pushing it. a 8 inch or larger is the best way to go. I have Bridgestone Dueller A/T Revo
Lt-285-75-16 8ply(D) on 7 inch wide wheels, but my Tundra is MUCH lighter than any F series truck. Most 285 8 ply (D) will carry the same load as a
265 10 ply (E). Check closely though. On a full size truck do not Decrease the load carrying capabilityies of your rig. The heavier the rig,the more
sidewall "squish" you get. A narrow rim makes this more pronounced, and the sidewall more prone to damage. not the good Baja prescription! For more
hiway than off-road, the Michelins are a excellent choice.
bajabass - 4-9-2007 at 03:20 PM
Do not run P-metric tires on a 3/4 ton truck that came with LT rated 6,8, or 10ply tires. P265-70-16 is a much lighter duty tire! 3/4 ton chevy or
ford come with 8 or 10 ply tires.
TMW - 4-9-2007 at 05:28 PM
Chevy and GMC 1/2 ton trucks come with P metric tires. It's the load rating of the tire that counts. The 6,8 or 10 ply tires are usually a rated
figure not the actual number of plies. The Remington Wide Brute in a LT285/75R16 size is rated at 8 ply but only has 4 plies on the tread and 2 on the
sidewall.
Diver - 4-9-2007 at 05:42 PM
OK, so now I check with my local shop and there is also a consumer report about light truck tires. Goodyear kevlar something or other is #1, Dunlop
RBXT is #4, Toyo Open Country is #10 and Michelin LTX is #14 of some 60 tires that were tested.
Anyone know anything bout the new Goodyears or the Dunlops ??
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TMW - 4-9-2007 at 05:57 PM
Diver you would have to read the comsumer report article to get the reasons behind why and how they came to their rating. Most likely it had to do
with milage verses price without any known bad traits. Last I looked the Toyo tires were pretty expensive.
Diver - 4-9-2007 at 06:15 PM
Price-wize;
Michelin
Goodyear
Dunlop
Toyo
highest to lowest
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TecateRay - 4-11-2007 at 03:55 AM
I just switched from Goodyear to Toyo Open country because of the price. Went from E load to D on the Toyos. So far, so good, I've had 'em in Baja
and I've had good highway performance as well. Try 'em, you'll like 'em!
Check out the ProComp, Xtreme AT's...
Mexray - 4-11-2007 at 07:30 PM
...Here are some new tires & wheels on our F-350...a bit large, unless you have a 4 inch lift minimum - 35 inch diameter...LT325/65R18 on 9 inch
wide wheels. E rated, with 3 ply sidewalls and 4860 lbs load rating @ 65 PSI...our truck is a 5.4 Gas V8, so I'm now running 60PSI rear, and 50PSI
front with the 3000+lbs camper loaded up. I believe ProComp's are made by Cooper Tires...these AT's are advertised with a 40K mileage warranty -
we'll see how that goes!
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