Posted 2006-02-24 10:22 PM (#552 - in reply to #550) Subject: RE: Need advice on truck tires,....
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Originally written by barrelsnpcs on 2006-02-24 9:52 PM
Can anyone suggest good tires for my Ford F250? I pull a three horse slant gooseneck with it. Thanks!
I usually look for the cheapest at an outlet such as BJ's.
Contrary to what you'll hear (motivated by brand name loyalty), there isn't much to choose between them, they're all dot and Tire&Rim Association approved/qualified. I think Michelins are no longer worth the premium price, though they used to be. "Across the border in sales tax free New Hampshire' - is the local tip in Massachusetts.
If anyone knows of a QUIET tire I'd like info on it.
Truck tires tend to "roar", which I find tiring (pun), but I'm serious about wanting to find quieter tires.
Posted 2006-02-25 12:16 AM (#553 - in reply to #550) Subject: RE: Need advice on truck tires,....
Posts: 57
Location: Casa Grande Arizona
I think that is a great question.
I've got BFG's 265/75 R16. They are rated for about 3000 and are load range D. The next set will be a load range E and will be up to 3400. I may even consider going with the 285's which are rated at 3750.
If you look at the other brands they will be rated at the same amount. I have no idea why but that is what I've seen. Personally, there are only two tires I would put on my truck. BFG's and Michellen's. I'm sure others are good but I've had great luck with both. Anything but goodyear. They tend to blow up on me.
Posted 2006-02-25 1:07 AM (#554 - in reply to #550) Subject: RE: Need advice on truck tires,....
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Location: Utah
You don't say what you do with the truck besides tow with it. If it's a 4x4 and you get into off road conditions, you will want an All Terrain or Mud Tire. Of course the bolder the tread pattern the more noise they make and the shorter the tread life. Tires with a hiway tread will last longer than tires with off road tread. Also the type of tread compound used will affect the life of the tread.
The original Firestone tires that came on most Ford pickups with AT tires have lasted very well. The factory tires on my truck went 50,000. While the Toyo's that I replaced them with lasted 25,000. I've gotten simmilar tread life out of several other brands. A lot of tire companies will list the tread wear rating on their websites and marketing materials. The harder tread material, last longer built doesn't have the "STICKINESS" of softer tread materials, Which offers better traction. A little research can help you understand what to expect.
The last set of Toyo's I bought were $105 per tire, vs BFG @ $175. I figured so what if they don't last as long, The cost difference means if they last 60% or more they are a better buy.
But then I have to consider mounting, balancing and the time to go get tires. I've been less and less of a worry wart about getting the best price and have looked more at what tire dealer has given me the best service. Free rotation, free flat repair, Will they fix my back hoe flat tire all while being competitive.
As far as size, The 99-2004 F250's came with 265/16/75 tires. Most of the 285 tires, while having the same weight rating are Load range "D" tires. Which run at 65psi. The 265 tires are Load range "E" at 80pis. Which has less squirm under heavy loads. Meaning you will probably get a little mileage out of the E range tire than the D range tire while towing heavy loads.
Posted 2006-02-25 6:19 AM (#555 - in reply to #550) Subject: RE: Need advice on truck tires,....
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Location: Tipton, IN
Originally written by Reg on 2006-02-24 11:22 PM
If anyone knows of a QUIET tire I'd like info on it. Truck tires tend to "roar", which I find tiring (pun), but I'm serious about wanting to find quieter tires.
Reg, I have to say that I use Bridgestone Dueler A/T REVO 285/75/16's in load range D. They are the quietest A/T tire I have ever owned. They are also the best overall A/T tire I have ever owned. I have had them on 3 trucks so far, 2 of which I still have. Over 50,000 miles on my 99 Ford PSD pulling the trailer and everything else we pull on a regular basis and still decent trad left. The set on my daughters truck has about 25,000 miles on them. They handle snow, rain, mud, and wear well on gravel roads which I live on excellent. Read reviews from others at tirerack.com . The BFG A/T's are nice tires, but roar like a banshee and do not in my opinion have the on-road performance of the Dueler A/T's.
Posted 2006-02-25 8:13 AM (#556 - in reply to #550) Subject: RE: Need advice on truck tires,....
Posts: 363
Location: Albany, Oregon
Originally written by recurveman on 2006-02-25 1:44 AM
I think that is a great question.
I've got BFG's 265/75 R16. They are rated for about 3000 and are load range D. The next set will be a load range E and will be up to 3400. I may even consider going with the 285's which are rated at 3750.
Chad
My second Dodge came with the BFG 17" E range tires...They were quiet and had better traction in those slimy situations..They are the first set of tires I actually got 50,000 miles out of! Had a good ride, no flats spots or funny wear patterns. The Michelins are over rated in my book I never even got the majic 40,000 mile life out of them....I ordered the new truck with BFG's ... I would recomend them highly!
Posted 2006-02-25 8:13 AM (#557 - in reply to #550) Subject: RE: Need advice on truck tires,....
Posts: 38
Location: Cherokee, Ia
Go to this site tirerack.com...type in the size you're looking for and they list price, customer comparison and rating (by customer), and all the specs. This very helpful when replacing my 4x4 dually's tires. Went with Sumitomos, yeah, foreign made but rated #2 behind BF Goodrich and highly rated by customers who owned them. Price fair, about 100.00 a piece, and my local garage could get them easily. Great for highway and Iowa snow and mud!! A little noisy, but hey, you're pullin a horse trailer, not driving a cadallic!!
Posted 2006-02-25 1:40 PM (#558 - in reply to #550) Subject: RE: Need advice on truck tires,....
Posts: 114
Location: Mobile, AL
I second the Bridgestone A/T Dueler Revo's for both a good and quiet tire. I got mine in load range E about a year ago, and have been wearing very well.
Posted 2006-02-25 7:19 PM (#559 - in reply to #550) Subject: RE: Need advice on truck tires,....
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Originally written by efaubert1 on 2006-02-25 7:19 AM
Originally written by Reg on 2006-02-24 11:22 PM
If anyone knows of a QUIET tire I'd like info on it. Truck tires tend to "roar", which I find tiring (pun), but I'm serious about wanting to find quieter tires.
Reg, I have to say that I use Bridgestone Dueler A/T REVO 285/75/16's in load range D. They are the quietest A/T tire I have ever owned. They are also the best overall A/T tire I have ever owned. I have had them on 3 trucks so far, 2 of which I still have. Over 50,000 miles on my 99 Ford PSD pulling the trailer and everything else we pull on a regular basis and still decent trad left. The set on my daughters truck has about 25,000 miles on them. They handle snow, rain, mud, and wear well on gravel roads which I live on excellent. Read reviews from others at tirerack.com . The BFG A/T's are nice tires, but roar like a banshee and do not in my opinion have the on-road performance of the Dueler A/T's.
Thanks,
They don't seem to come in 215/85R16, though there is another (non- REVO) dueller that does at about $107 each - plus about $103 for shipping a set of 6 - thanks Cowgirl for that pointer.
Maybe they're on another site, I'll search around.
I really DO NOT want to go up in width and have to mess with spacers, longer studs, etc.
Posted 2006-02-25 9:17 PM (#560 - in reply to #550) Subject: RE: Need advice on truck tires,....
Posts: 55
Location: TX
Originally written by Painted Horse on 2006-02-25 1:07 AM
You don't say what you do with the truck besides tow with it. If it's a 4x4 and you get into off road conditions, you will want an All Terrain or Mud Tire. Of course the bolder the tread pattern the more noise they make and the shorter the tread life. Tires with a hiway tread will last longer than tires with off road tread. Also the type of tread compound used will affect the life of the tread.
The original Firestone tires that came on most Ford pickups with AT tires have lasted very well. The factory tires on my truck went 50,000. While the Toyo's that I replaced them with lasted 25,000. I've gotten simmilar tread life out of several other brands. A lot of tire companies will list the tread wear rating on their websites and marketing materials. The harder tread material, last longer built doesn't have the "STICKINESS" of softer tread materials, Which offers better traction. A little research can help you understand what to expect.
The last set of Toyo's I bought were $105 per tire, vs BFG @ $175. I figured so what if they don't last as long, The cost difference means if they last 60% or more they are a better buy.
But then I have to consider mounting, balancing and the time to go get tires. I've been less and less of a worry wart about getting the best price and have looked more at what tire dealer has given me the best service. Free rotation, free flat repair, Will they fix my back hoe flat tire all while being competitive.
As far as size, The 99-2004 F250's came with 265/16/75 tires. Most of the 285 tires, while having the same weight rating are Load range "D" tires. Which run at 65psi. The 265 tires are Load range "E" at 80pis. Which has less squirm under heavy loads. Meaning you will probably get a little mileage out of the E range tire than the D range tire while towing heavy loads.
I use the truck for daily driving to work, etc and I pull a 3H Aluminum trailer with it on the weekends. I don't get off road unless it's at a barrel race where I drive on dirt or gravel. I currently have a Kelly 265/75/16 on it but was thinking about going up a size or two. I don't know what the load range is on my current tires. Does that help you guys any??
Posted 2006-02-25 9:42 PM (#561 - in reply to #550) Subject: RE: Need advice on truck tires,....
Posts: 56
Location: Delaware
I just put a set of Cooper Discover ATR 24575R16 on my 250 Dodge Diesel. Their E rated. I paid $113 ea. mounted and balanced. I priced around and these were on sale.
Posted 2006-02-26 3:34 AM (#562 - in reply to #550) Subject: RE: Need advice on truck tires,....
Posts: 57
Location: Casa Grande Arizona
I don't think the BFG's AT's are that loud. I don't have a problem with them.
One thing you will have to watch (depending on truck) is going a size bigger. I know with my chevy 2500 I would have to change rims, tires, get a leveling kit, front end alignment in order to go any bigger than a 265/75 R16. Basically it would cost me about $2000 to go to the next size up. I can think of better ways to spend my money. Plus, the next size up is only about a half inch taller.
BFG does make E rated tires but they are special order in AZ and take about a week to get them.
Posted 2006-02-27 6:10 AM (#563 - in reply to #550) Subject: RE: Need advice on truck tires,....
Posts: 802
Location: Hagerstown, MD
There have been at least 2 polls in the last year or so and several threads on the subject of truck tires. I am VERY partial to Cooper tires, they are made in America, local distributors are easy to find, wide selection of truck tires and a good product that I use on all three of my trucks. I can't say enough about Cooper tires and I'm really lucky to have the local dealer I have too. I wanted to put a particular tire on my F350 SRW and he said, "I can't put that tire on your truck because you won't be happy with me afterwards. Your truck carries too much weight in the front for that tire." Happy trails.
Need advice on truck tires,....
