New tires for F-150

Camper G wrote:
I'm running Firestone Transforce AT's in Load Range E on my 2000 Expedition EB with the LLS system. The ride is absolutely harsher than it was with the P rated tires on my truck, but I wanted a tire with a stiff sidewall for towing stability and the P rated tires were just not for me, but to each their own of course. I run them at 70 PSI, max is 80 PSI.

I could probably run them at a lower tire pressure, but I was concerned about doing that since they are designed to be run at a higher pressure, so I just deal with the harsher ride. It's not my DD anyway so it does not bother me.

YMMV.

Yeah the harsher ride isba concern. I tow less then 1k miles a year. Usually 1 or 2 short trips. This is my daily driver so its more then just about towing.

I'm running Firestone Transforce AT's in Load Range E on my 2000 Expedition EB with the LLS system. The ride is absolutely harsher than it was with the P rated tires on my truck, but I wanted a tire with a stiff sidewall for towing stability and the P rated tires were just not for me, but to each their own of course. I run them at 70 PSI, max is 80 PSI.

I could probably run them at a lower tire pressure, but I was concerned about doing that since they are designed to be run at a higher pressure, so I just deal with the harsher ride. It's not my DD anyway so it does not bother me.

YMMV.

I swapped my Ps over to LT Es on my 2013 Ecoboost F150. Rocky Mountain Falkens. Ride is the same as before even with 60psi front and 70psi rear. JMHO

Look for an "XL" rated tire. Slightly stiffer sidewalls-helps with towing.

General Grabber is an XL rated tire. Also the Nitto CrossTek is another.

I believe both are made in the USA.


I am running the CrossTeks.

I'm leaning towards the P rated tires. Just wanted some input on what other in similar situations are running.

I've been running the 18" "P" rated GYs that came OEM. Do to work / school, we only do five trips a year all within three hours of home. I air them up and they do fine.

I have posted numerous times here that we travel lite, meaning I don't carry firewood / generators / four wheelers / etc.

In a few years when we hit the road more, I will upgrade the tires.

Just get P tires rated to 2275lbs. You will be fine