tire question what would you recommend
We just bought a new 2018 f150 cc eco. it came with goodyear wrangler tires, p rated . My current 2013 f150 has Michelin defender e rated tires that I had installed. They have 25300 miles on them. ...
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because the lowest class pickup has most folks NOT purchase them as TV's, but as 'cars' and that 'ride quality' is at the top of the have to have list
For those who tow and understand the difference between stiffer sidewalls and the control it provides...they (most who tow heavy) will upgrade from passenger class (P rated) tires to light truck class (LT rated) tires
Or like my recent purchase of a used mid sized crew pickup, the passenger class tires are just fine...even with my very, very aggressive driving style. This pickup is NOT for towing, except for an occasional something from the rental shop. For big stuff...that is what my K3500 Suburban is for
As for the OPs question...ask 10 and get 11 opinion answers...
A very personal thing and gets down to whatever suits your vehicle and driving style
{edit}...Passenger class tires used on pickups has the RMA (rubber manufacturers Association) recommend to DE-RATE the tires load carrying capacity (molded on the sidewall) a min of 9%. The OEMs who put them on half ton's have done that. So owners who replace them with the same size/rating will be within the OEMs ratings
For those who tow and understand the difference between stiffer sidewalls and the control it provides...they (most who tow heavy) will upgrade from passenger class (P rated) tires to light truck class (LT rated) tires
Or like my recent purchase of a used mid sized crew pickup, the passenger class tires are just fine...even with my very, very aggressive driving style. This pickup is NOT for towing, except for an occasional something from the rental shop. For big stuff...that is what my K3500 Suburban is for
As for the OPs question...ask 10 and get 11 opinion answers...
A very personal thing and gets down to whatever suits your vehicle and driving style
{edit}...Passenger class tires used on pickups has the RMA (rubber manufacturers Association) recommend to DE-RATE the tires load carrying capacity (molded on the sidewall) a min of 9%. The OEMs who put them on half ton's have done that. So owners who replace them with the same size/rating will be within the OEMs ratings
downtheroad wrote:
Can't figure why they even put "P" tires on new full sized pick-ups.
Full sized trucks should have truck tires (LT's) from the get go.
I have had great service from Michelin Defenders. Check Costco.
