F250 tire brand/model recs
I am going to get 4 new all season tires for my 2012 F250, 8', extended cab, 2WD when the snow goes away. I have studded snow tires for the winter, which I love. Anyway, I have 245/75R 17E, and would ...
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Frank, stop for a second.
First, I agreed with you regarding skinny tires having better traction in snow, apples to apples of course.
Second, you have the same popular misconception regarding vehicle load carrying capacity as many. De-rated door sticker ratings yes. Actual real world load carrying capacity? NO
Think about it this way. How much weight does a 4wd front axle (or heavier engine) put on the rear wheels? How much weight does a TC put on the front wheels?
Now compare the rest of the components of a 3/4T and a 1T and report back to the class please.
Btw, no fiber needed. This response is being typed while executing my very regular morning constitutional....
First, I agreed with you regarding skinny tires having better traction in snow, apples to apples of course.
Second, you have the same popular misconception regarding vehicle load carrying capacity as many. De-rated door sticker ratings yes. Actual real world load carrying capacity? NO
Think about it this way. How much weight does a 4wd front axle (or heavier engine) put on the rear wheels? How much weight does a TC put on the front wheels?
Now compare the rest of the components of a 3/4T and a 1T and report back to the class please.
Btw, no fiber needed. This response is being typed while executing my very regular morning constitutional....
