Help: Can't Decide - Tire Replacements

[Shawnson]

Thanks for the feedback!

For what it's worth, I am looking at going with 265/70/18s and not the 275/70/18s because the 265/70s are 4-ply standard-load (load rating 116, which matches the 20" tires). I suspect the E-rated tires on your truck are one of the reasons for the efficiency drop on top of moving to an all-terrain tire. E-rated tires are considerably heavier then SL rated tires.

What about wet traction? Have you had to drive those tires through the rain and/or snow yet? If so, any impressions you can share along those lines?

In the wet, they are good, but I thought the General Grabbers were also pretty good considering how I drive sometimes…

Still waiting for the first snow. I plan on using these as my “winter tires“ then come April, swapping back to the 20s with the Grabbers for summer usage and longer highway drives.

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[Shawnson]

20%.... not sure I can handle that.

I would not myself do this if I wasn’t ready to use both sets, and swapping back to the original boots when going on long drives. They are more meant to be my winter / light off-roading shoes.

 

[Zprime29]

I did look at those... struggling to justify that much of a premium. For instance I can get the Defenders for around $1000 installed. Toyo's would be ~$1800 after install.

Where did you find the Defenders for that price? Best I've priced out was around $1200 for me, which is still cheaper than the Toyo. But I've decided I want to splurge and order the Toyo anyways. I want to do a bit of off roading (nothing crazy) and am hoping the hit I see on range is minimal. My local Discount found 2 and am waiting on another 2 that are back ordered. Should have them on by the end of the month.

 

[jamelski]

Put some REAL man truck tires on


bf traction machines
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=BFGoodrich&tireModel=All-Terrain+T/A+KO2&partnum=76SR0KO2&vehicleSearch=true&fromCompare1=yes&autoMake=Ford&autoYear=2024&autoModel=F150 4WD SuperCrew&autoModClar=275/60-20
Or some sticky Mickeys
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Mickey+Thompson&tireModel=Baja+Boss+A/T&partnum=76QR0BBAT&vehicleSearch=true&fromCompare1=yes&autoMake=Ford&autoYear=2024&autoModel=F150 4WD SuperCrew&autoModClar=275/60-20

. Can’t wait for the oh I’m so offended posts

 

[2000Firehawk]

Just put the Michelin Defenders on mine at about 46K miles. No major off-roading planned and looking for quiet and smooth miles ahead. I have the Toyos (non-EV version) on my 3500 Ram and they have been a great tire, but are showing some concerns with quite a bit of tread left recently. Not really a major noise difference from the stick POS Firestones (on a diesel truck though) and they look great. They are starting to have noticeably less wet weather traction which is concerning given the tread wear left.

 

[Ragman]

We get a second set of Rim's (Pro/18's) with winters when we order the trucks - the ride is noticeably smoother then the 20's (combination rims and softer winter tires). There is a noticeable range drop I'd say 10% which in combination with the temperature impacts if truck is cold soaked is painful.

That said - on go the winter's... The trucks are a dream to drive with dedicated winter tires. Dealer invoice reads as X-Ice and Tremor Rims - a bit pricey at $3,500 Cdn ($~$2,500 USD).

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