tire question what would you recommend

In general E tires last way longer than P tires so if they are still good tread, no reason not to keep them. Plus then you can sell your old truck with "new tires". Wil help sell it a bit.

thanks folks, forgot to say the tire sizes are exactly the same

riven1950 wrote:

I am thinking about having my tire shop switch the tires, putting the new tires on the f150 I am selling and e rated tires on the new truck.

This is exactly what I would do if, and that is a big if, the tires sizes are the same.

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

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.

We got excellent service out of the General Grabbers that came on our truck. We replaced them with Michelin Defenders when the time came, though.

Rob

Makes perfect sense. I had an older F150 that came with p-rated tires; got rid of them quickly.

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.

I like the michilins, work great on my f150 and my MH.