Right Tires

[ThomasM]

I know this question must have been answered several times, but I after searching the web I can't find the answer.
I need new tires for my truck and like the right parameters so I can find the right tires.

I have a 2000 F-250 2WD 5.4L Auto towing vehicle.
The 5th wheel is a 30' 2005 Jazz Thor with a maximum weight of around 10000lb.

My best bet is that I need
- Load Range E or better
- Load Index 123 or maybe a bit less
- Speed Rating K or better.

I don't want to buy too weak tires and get in trouble,
so any comments about the right values would be appriciated.

Thanks and sorry for the repeating question

Thomas

[scbwr]

I just put a set of Mastercraft HXT tires on my Tundra.Mastercraft HXT
I've only driven a few local miles on them so far, but I haven't pulled the trailer with them yet. I've had several different sets of Mastercraft tires on different vehicles and they have always served me well. They're a good tire at a reasonable price.

[Sinterior]

I don't think you can go wrong with any of the Michelin LTX tires, depending on your driving needs.

Expensive yes, but IMHO well worth it.

[jus2shy]

Well, there's a few pieces missing from your requirements. Will you be driving through snow or icy patches? Will you be driving mostly highway? Or will you also be going off the paved road every so often? Otherwise, you will want to look primarily at highway tread tires. Or if you do go on dirt roads or need some snow traction, you may want some all terrains. I would avoid anything with large lugs/voids as those tires (typically Maximum/mud terrain tires) tend to wander more when driving on the highway and also cause some high speed drone.

[coolbreeze01]

I've run many brands of E rated tires on my own and company pickups. Never had one fail.

[lbrjet]

I have 'E' rated BFG Rugged Trails on my F250. Was the original stock tire and replaced at 55K with same tire. Now have 80K on truck and new tires are just getting broken in. No complaints.