Tires for tow vehicle
Just bought a 2004 Ford Expedition that will be our tow vehicle. Needs new tires. What would be a good choice? Will be towing a 5000lb travel trailer 2000 miles next month but then will be towing o...
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NCMODELA wrote:
So, I have a question just like the op, I have a 03 yukon xl, 6100 TT loaded. I am pushing my capacities but only tow 3 or 4 times a year at max 200 miles each way. I need new tires on my truck, I was going to go with the hankook ht LT E tires. The yukon has a slight pourposing effect driving down the road but it is not awful. It has a little sway but not awful. I was hoping the E rated tires would take this out but would XL's do it too?
thanks
Bill
The purposing is not a tire issue, generally speaking. You can adjust your WD hitch, this may take care of it. XL tires have a stiffer sidewall and may help with sway.
If you are carrying a family with you when towing-your in all likelihood overload.
