New tires for my TV suggestions

[Flapper]

2012 F150, Screw, 4x4, Eco, Max Tow, HD Payload.

Time to replace the original Goodrich 245/75R17 LR E tires. (part of the HD package).

No complaints towing my old Jayco Fifth. But, will be moving to a 8,500 GVWR 32' TT very soon. While of course will be using a WDH (Equalizer), any suggestions on tire best replacements to help keep possible sway at a minimum? Will have non-towing use as a daily driver in Minn., so good winter traction a must, also. I don't really care about how stiff (or not) the ride might be.

Suggestions?

[AlmostAnOldGuy]

Flapper,

Let us know what you get and how you like them (quiet ride, mpg, traction, etc.).

Good luck,
Stu

[Rygar]

Michelin Defenders are awesome tires.
Michelin on the TV, Sailun of the Fiver. I'm hoping for no tire troubles.

[AlmostAnOldGuy]

Flapper wrote:
2012 F150, Screw, 4x4, Eco, Max Tow, HD Payload.

Time to replace the original Goodrich 245/75R17 LR E tires. (part of the HD package).

No complaints towing my old Jayco Fifth. But, will be moving to a 8,500 GVWR 32' TT very soon. While of course will be using a WDH (Equalizer), any suggestions on tire best replacements to help keep possible sway at a minimum? Will have non-towing use as a daily driver in Minn., so good winter traction a must, also. I don't really care about how stiff (or not) the ride might be.

Suggestions?

Nice truck. 🙂

I put on Michelin LTX AT/2's a couple months ago. They run quiet and have done fine for me in the snow several times. I looked close at Toyo AT/2s and the Cooper AT/3s as well. I don't think any of those would have been a bad choice. I have not towed with them yet.

Good luck,
Stu

p.s. For my driving I wanted a tire that ran really well in the rain and would hold up to running long stretches of back gravel roads. I do not get into the mud. Also, I do not get snow here like you do. I had the Michelin LTX MS/2s (predecessor to the Michelin LTX Defender) on a 3/4 ton Suburban and they did well in rain and on packed snow. They are more of a highway tread and have 2 belts instead of 3 like the AT/2s. That being said they do really really well on the road and that is where most of us spend 98%+ of our time.

Folks were offering feedback on some tires here as well.
Tire opinions

[Grit_dog]

Pick your favorite flavor of E load rated 265-70s or 285-70s if they'll fit and you want bigger (will lose a little power with the 285s though).
If you go less aggressive and still want great winter traction, sipe the tires.

[jrrichar]

time2roll wrote:
My pick is top line Goodyear.

Goodyear Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure With Kevlar

This ^^^

Have a set on my 2011 F150 and they look brand new and work great after 25,000 hard miles. There are a lot of good tire choices but I certainly wouldn't hesitate to purchase these tires again. A good balance between highway and AT use. When I ordered our brand new 2017 F350 the upgraded OWL AT tires from Ford factory are the Goodyear Wrangler AT Kevlar.

[lawnspecialties]

4aSong wrote:
Just replaced my original BFG All Terrain T/A's with almost 40k miles with the BFG All Terrain T/A KO2, overall been very satisfied while using the vehicle for towing, off road and daily driver.

Sorry. But like brooks379, BFG KO2s are not a good choice. Took mine back to Discount Tire at 25,000 miles. All four tires were well in the wear bars. Good traction and ride, but I can't justify buying a $1000 set of tires every 25,000 miles.

Discount Tire gave me a great credit toward a set of Cooper Discover ATPs. So far, excellent tire. Great traction, ride, and plenty of stiffness in the sidewall.

Mine are 285-70-17s

[brooks379]

Truck F 350 came with Michelin LTX A/T 2.... 275x70x18 I replaced them at 41,000 miles with a set of 4 BF Goodrich all terrain T/A KO2 and took them off after 26,000 miles worn out. Putting some Michelins back on.

[four22]

I've had Michelin defenders on 3 different trucks and are by far the best tire I've had. Ride smooth, good all around traction and a 70,000 mile tread life... can't beat them in my book.

I have LT tires on my 150 that replaced the old P tires and it's a world of difference towing.

This is the exact tire I have. I know it's not the same size as yours but for reference
Clicky

[bhoth]

Love my Nitto Terra Grappler G2s. They have a 55k mile warranty in the LT version. (wondering how they will deal with that warranty as they are a pretty new tire) Stick well in rain and snow and pretty quiet on dry pavement at highway speeds.

[time2roll]

My pick is top line Goodyear.

Goodyear Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure With Kevlar

[4aSong]

Just replaced my original BFG All Terrain T/A's with almost 40k miles with the BFG All Terrain T/A KO2, overall been very satisfied while using the vehicle for towing, off road and daily driver.

[Second_Chance]

Lots of good feedback on the forums on the Michelin Defenders.

Rob