New tires for TV, Ford Expedition

Thanks for the details. I've lost track of all the numbers. Overall it's safe to say that a little extra wiggle room couldn't hurt. Ive decided to bump up to the E's.

GoPackGo wrote:
3 questions -

1. What is your Expedition rated to tow (pounds) vs GVWR weight of your trailer ?

2. What is the GVWR of the Expedition ?

3. What Load Range are the OEM tires ?

Supposedly, the vehicle (with OEM tires) should handle the OEM tow rating if you are within the vehicle GVWR (including the 6 people + all your other stuff in the vehicle + tongue weight of the trailer). If at all close to maxing out the tire load range, then move up. I like a good safetly level.

You could weigh the Expedition (full fuel) with everyone on board, add xx pounds for additional 'stuff', then add tongue weight of the LOADED (GVWR) trailer. Compare that number to the vehicle GVWR. That would be a starting point.

Remember that dry weight of the trailer is not the number to use. You should always use GVWR because you will most likely have it loaded up, especially on a long trip.

3 questions -

1. What is your Expedition rated to tow (pounds) vs GVWR weight of your trailer ?

2. What is the GVWR of the Expedition ?

3. What Load Range are the OEM tires ?

Supposedly, the vehicle (with OEM tires) should handle the OEM tow rating if you are within the vehicle GVWR (including the 6 people + all your other stuff in the vehicle + tongue weight of the trailer). If at all close to maxing out the tire load range, then move up. I like a good safetly level.

You could weigh the Expedition (full fuel) with everyone on board, add xx pounds for additional 'stuff', then add tongue weight of the LOADED (GVWR) trailer. Compare that number to the vehicle GVWR. That would be a starting point.

Remember that dry weight of the trailer is not the number to use. You should always use GVWR because you will most likely have it loaded up, especially on a long trip.

I now run Defender LTX M/S in LR-E and for only a few months ran their P version. The difference is great when you air up over 55psi and nearly unnoticeable when aired to 40-45 for everyday driving. MPG, has not changed either.

If you have 20" wheels, you will likely need to change sizes and run LT275/60R20

Highly recommended.

acritzer wrote:
I always get myself into trouble going back and forth and am now wondering if I need load range E.

Expedition EL, two adults, 4 kids under 13. Towing 29' Keystone Cougar. Dry weight somewhere around 6,300 I think.

Ideas?

LT load range E.

Rob

I always get myself into trouble going back and forth and am now wondering if I need load range E.

Expedition EL, two adults, 4 kids under 13. Towing 29' Keystone Cougar. Dry weight somewhere around 6,300 I think.

Ideas?

Well, you gotta have tires, even to run to the grocery store.

At least you don't have to buy 6.

GoPackGo wrote:
Yup. $250/tire including installation is about what I paid.

And don't forget you also get upgraded to nitrogen in those tires instead of standard ole low-class air ! * A bit of levity folks - not meant to start up THAT discussion again.

Between the tires and the gas, this trip it looking to be pricier than anticipated! Yikes.

Yup. $250/tire including installation is about what I paid.

And don't forget you also get upgraded to nitrogen in those tires instead of standard ole low-class air ! * A bit of levity folks - not meant to start up THAT discussion again.

On another note. After calling Costco it looks like the Defender load E would cost just under 1k to install.

Lwiddis wrote:
"We are taking a trip out west so I'm tempted to go with load range E's"

Don't bad mouth our California roads you out of stater! We will do the bad mouthing....but it gets us no improvements. :(

Haha! Of course, I simply meant that we will be doing a LOT of towing. Much longer trip than we've taken so far.