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Old 09-03-2014, 04:41 PM   #1
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Hello, I had a blowout on my home from work tonight which leads me to think what is your favorite brand of tires? I have a F150 Screw with the ecobeast. It has Goodyears on it and I haven't been to impressed. I had Michelin tires on a Honda Ridgeline and those were great but pricy. I do mainly highway driving and use to tow our 23b.

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I have had 2 sets of Cooper Discoverer tires on previous trucks, a 2000 F150 xten cab 4x4 and a Sport Trac 4x4. Good tire, quiet, good all weather traction as well. these are not mud tires, more for highway use.
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Old 09-03-2014, 08:52 PM   #3
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It all really depends on your price range. I really have liked my Michelin LTX M&S. Great in the snow and have towed great this summer. I will likely get them again. Firestone Destination a/t are awesome too. Had them on an explorer and a 2001 ram 1500. Just put firestone destination LE 2 on our Honda pilot and will be taking it on a 1700 round trip from WV to FL in 3 weeks. Great reviews on tire rack.
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Old 09-03-2014, 09:27 PM   #4
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Currently running Cooper Discoverer AT3 and I am very happy. They are an off road tire, have a more aggressive look and tread pattern, and will likely not have the life span of some highway tires. I have also had Michelin LTX in the past and really liked them too. This time I let looks a budget win out. Coopers at ~$650 a set vs Michelin at ~$900 for LT265 75r16 I went for it.
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I run the Goodyear Silent Armor professional grade E Load range om my 2500 and also used them on my 1500. They are slightly aggressive looking but still relatively quiet on the highway..
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Old 09-04-2014, 08:33 AM   #6
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I like BFGoodrich All Terrain KO's for a truck tire. They are agressive, pretty quiet, and a long lasting tire IMO. About a grand for a set of 4 285/75 16E's, but worth every penny IMO
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Man!! You guys are getting great prices. I, unfortunately, have 20" wheels, so my prices are higher. I don't need a LT rated tire. I put max pressure in mine per sidewall, for towing and away I go. The other 95% of the time I run at 35 psi per door recs. Getting 19.5 mpg highway, long trips, and about 15 around town.
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Old 09-04-2014, 05:07 PM   #8
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I have Michelin LTX tires on my TV, 18" tires and like them a lot. However, with a little over 20,000 miles, doesn't look like they're going to have a lot of mileage in them.
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Old 09-04-2014, 05:25 PM   #9
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Currently running Cooper Discoverer AT3 and I am very happy. They are an off road tire, have a more aggressive look and tread pattern, and will likely not have the life span of some highway tires. I have also had Michelin LTX in the past and really liked them too. This time I let looks a budget win out. Coopers at ~$650 a set vs Michelin at ~$900 for LT265 75r16 I went for it.
I replaced my BFGs with the Cooper AT3s. ( discount tire ) Much better performance and tread wear. I had to wait a few days for them to get the N rated load tires. ( N. ?? I think )
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Man!! You guys are getting great prices. I, unfortunately, have 20" wheels, so my prices are higher. I don't need a LT rated tire. I put max pressure in mine per sidewall, for towing and away I go. The other 95% of the time I run at 35 psi per door recs. Getting 19.5 mpg highway, long trips, and about 15 around town.
The 20"+ wheels make a huge difference in cost.

My wife's Highlander had an up repairable flat -- cost $225 for a P rated 245 55r19. That is a huge reason when I changed my wheels I stayed with 16" although 20" look better IMO, but my truck is a "tow vehicle" primarily and I didn't want to dilute the final drive ratio or pay so much more for tires.
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I replaced my BFGs with the Cooper AT3s. ( discount tire ) Much better performance and tread wear. I had to wait a few days for them to get the N rated load tires. ( N. ?? I think )
Mine are E Rated 10 ply tires, and I have no complaints what so ever with them.
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I prefer BFG and Michelin tires. Personally have not been impressed Bridgestones and Firestones I have had in the past.
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Another vote for Cooper Discoverer AT/3's. Awesome tires. I have 24K on my tires so far and still many more miles left in them. I rotate every 4K also.
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Old 09-05-2014, 07:20 PM   #14
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I've got Firestone Transforce HT tires on my half ton truck, and I love them. I believe they have about 35,000 miles on them now, and there is still plenty of tread left. They've always rode great on the highway.
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Thanks for your responses everyone, I got the Michilen LTX MS2 10 ply tires. SO now my question is do you inflate them to what your door says or over inflate them when towing? I read on this forum or the F150 forum I go to that some over inflate compared to what the door says. What do you do?
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I never go over what the door says. I used to inflate the rear tires (10 ply) to 80psi when not towing but the center of the tread was wearing faster than the tire edges (TOYO A/T). I now inflate both front and rear to 55psi, then up the pressure to 70psi when towing my 5er. My 5er pin weight is about 1800# loaded.
My door says 80psi rear and 55psi front.
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Thanks for your responses everyone, I got the Michilen LTX MS2 10 ply tires. SO now my question is do you inflate them to what your door says or over inflate them when towing? I read on this forum or the F150 forum I go to that some over inflate compared to what the door says. What do you do?
The pressures on the door jamb are for the best performance and handling of that vehicle with OE size and style tires.

Personally, I run my Tahoe's at 65psi (load range D) in the rear and 50 in the front. Come winter time, I reverse that when I have the plow on.

NEVER inflate a tire past the MAXIMUM PSI # on the side wall. Most of your passenger car (P series) tires are up to 44psi, and light truck (LT series) tires from 45psi in a Load range C, up to 80psi in a load range E tire.
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I'm presently running with a set of Mastercraft Courser HTR LT tires (by Cooper) and very satisfied with them since purchasing them 3 years ago.

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I look at the ratings on TireRack.com and Consumer Reports. Then I shop, trying to get the best deal on a top 5 tire. Michelin and Firestone are usually 1 and 2 but pricey. I've gotten Pirelli and Yokohama, the last 2 sets on my truck, $800 out the door both times (E load rated).

I ran the Pirellis at 35 (per the door sticker), the tire store suggested 41 for the Yokohamas.
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I've been running Falken Wildpeaks on my Toyota Tacoma for the past year and love them. I get great handling in all weather conditions and so far the tread looks great. A local tire shop recommended them.
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