What you need to trim is the plastic front valence. If you look at the design, it comes into the wheel well some. I know someone has pictures of this on here.

The P vs. LT designation: LT is a heavier duty tire. More plys means it is stronger. That equates to a little higher load (weight) capacity and more resistance to punctures. That also means stiffer ride and more weight. Tradeoffs. The BFG LT 285/70R17 is a heavy tire. I noticed a negative affect on acceleration, braking, and fuel economy on the order of 2-3mpg depending on conditions. Highway performance is more affected than city driving.

 

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Anybody try the BFGs 285/70R17's on an 04 F-150 4x4? I really like the look of these tires and they great on all the pictures I have seen on older F-150's. I stopped by Discount Tire today at lunch but they didn't have much info on the new 04's yet. They were a little hesitant about the fit of these tires since they have no data.

Also, does anybody know where I can purchase wheels for the new 6x135mm bolt pattern for the 04. I've checked around and hardly anybody carries wheels for the new 04.

Getting impatient with the stock tires and wheels on my new joyride.

Any help is appreciated.

 

I know I have seen at least one person post pictures of 285/70R17 on an '04 with the stock 17" FX4 rims. Didn't seem to have any problems with fitment. Sorry, I cannot remember who it was.

 

Baja, you were at the right place, Discount carries at least a dozen styles of wheels for the 04 and I just ordered the 285/65r-18 BFG AT KO's from them the other day.

 

I had the original Goodyear Wrangler A/Ts for over 50K miles on country roads in W. Texas. This included farming and hunting offroad use. They performed really well. Still, when it was time to replace them, I went with the BFG KO's. I've been very pleased.

I've already got 25K on them and they run and ride as well as the day I bought them. They are more aggressive tread, so they are noisier - but, not bad. They look great. Mny only disappointment is the wet pavement traction is not as good as the Goodyear's.

Yes, they do come with an off-road service warranty from BFG, but you won't need it if you drive smart. It says, they'll come to you if you even have a blow-out off road! I've been in sand and deep E. Texas mud while hunting, never a problem. I'm usually pulling out chevy's though.

Have a good one!

 

I only have the 265/70R17's but I really like them. Not a huge difference in ride or performance. They do make a little more road noise than the Goodyears but they'll hold out better...I got a rock stuck clean through the tread on my Goodyears with only 15,000 miles on them. Overgrown car tires As for the road noise...do what I did, get dual exhaust installed and you won't notice the noise!!