Wanting to upgrade truck tires. Need advice.
So I have a 2016 F150 platinum 3.5 eco, 6.5 ft bet. It currently has 275/55/20 tires on it. They are Hankook Dynapro ATM tires 113 load rating and T speed rating. I would like a heavier duty tire f...
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The 113 and 117 is the new international load index numbers that corresponds to 2540 lbs (113) and 2830 lbs for a 117 index number.
Its best to use the load rating stamped on the tires sidewall. Everyone doesn't have a cross over chart for those silly load index numbers..
For a daily driver that sees some dirt/gravel roads I like a AT (all terrain) type tread. I do have a full set of MT (mud terrains) in the garage for winter use when the county can't plow the roads or I need to work in muddy pastures/worksites. The MT with those large lugs and voids simply wear out too fast for every day use for me.
Your problem like any 1/2 ton truck with 20" wheels is finding tires with the tread pattern and load range like you want or need in your size.
Its best to use the load rating stamped on the tires sidewall. Everyone doesn't have a cross over chart for those silly load index numbers..
For a daily driver that sees some dirt/gravel roads I like a AT (all terrain) type tread. I do have a full set of MT (mud terrains) in the garage for winter use when the county can't plow the roads or I need to work in muddy pastures/worksites. The MT with those large lugs and voids simply wear out too fast for every day use for me.
Your problem like any 1/2 ton truck with 20" wheels is finding tires with the tread pattern and load range like you want or need in your size.
