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Old 09-13-2004 | 02:49 PM
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Question Tire reccomendations?

Looking for tire recommendations for my F150 Supercrew 4x4. Time to replace the stock tires that I am not too happy with. Mostly street driving but looking for tires that are good in the rain and snow. The stock tires leave a lot to be desired in cornering and in rain and snow. Thanks...
 

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Old 09-13-2004 | 03:50 PM
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Tires

I have an 01 SuperCrew. My truck has 17 " Wheels on it. My factory tires wore poorly. I replaced them with 265/70/17 Michelin LTX M/S . They ride like a dream, and made my truck feel new again. I have also noticed when I corner, there is no longer a squeal at higher speeds. These tires are rather pricy, but well worth the money in my opinion. Some trucks come with a 16" wheel, these are also available in 265/70/16 LTX M/S.

Note, there are 4 tires avail, LTX m/s, LTX A/S, LTX AT( also a nice tire ) and the Cross Terrain. I'd put my money on the LTX M/S, although I have had excelent results on prior vehicles with the A/T, it is the smoothest running, quietest A/T I have ever owned.
 
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Old 09-13-2004 | 04:54 PM
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I'd suggest the BFG AT KO's, Bridgeston Dueler AT's, Nitto Tera Grapplers or Toyo Open Country AT's. All of these are excellent all terrian tires.
 
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Old 09-16-2004 | 03:10 PM
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One I would not recommend is Goodyear Wrangler AT/S. I blew 4 of them out in about two months. The tread is ok but the sidewalls are crap. Small sticks and weeds arent supposed to puncture tires. They're about $180 each as well.
 
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Old 09-16-2004 | 08:37 PM
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I agree about the Wranglers..My father in law has a set on his F150 XLT 4x4 screw & sideswiped a stick in the woods & ripped a giant slice in the sidewall.
 
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Old 09-17-2004 | 11:40 AM
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Tire recomendation

I recently bought new tires for my 4X4 supercab. After a lot of research on the tirerack.com website, I settled on Bridgestone Duravis M773II, they seemed to have the best consumer feedback, however they were also the most expensive. I drive in snow and off road, I figure expensive tires would be cheaper than replacing sheetmetal so I went with what I thought was the all around best. I haven't been disapointed, much improvment over the stock Goodyear Wrangler. There is problably a better "value" out there, but I needed tires quick, and had limited time to shop around. Hope this helps.

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Old 09-17-2004 | 09:22 PM
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BFG's

I would as well have to agree with the BFG A/T KO's. Excellent wet and snow traction, quiet highway driving, rugged good looks and a patented 3 ply sidewall that is like iron to puncture. Somewhat pricey but well worth the investment.
 
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Old 09-18-2004 | 08:41 AM
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Been riding on Bridgestone Dueler AT Revo's for about a year now. Good in the rain, GREAT in the snow. Still like the looks of the BFG's better, but at the time the Revo's were a litte cheaper and rated a little higher by tirerack.
 
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Old 09-18-2004 | 09:24 PM
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Well the dealer were I just bought my truck put brand new tire on my truck before it was delivered.
He put some Mastercraft tires, 265/70/17 AT, made by Cooper?? They are the worse tires I have ever had!! They squell when cornering, and are loud as heck on the road!!
On my last truck I had put Michelin, and I have to say IMO I have never had a better tire!!
So I guess i will have to wear out these Mastercrap's and then I will by some new Michelin's
My 2 cents worth.
 
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Old 09-20-2004 | 08:14 PM
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Thanks to everyone for all the feedback!
This website and forum are very helpful. I had no idea what tires to buy but now I have a good idea. I will be very happy to get rid of the stock Wranglers. They squeal around every corner and are terrible in the rain...........THANKS Again!!
 
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Old 09-20-2004 | 09:13 PM
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I went with Revos on mine and I love them. I will never put another tire on my Screw as lonf as Bridgestone makes this style of Revo...they are that good!
 
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Old 09-20-2004 | 09:44 PM
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I went with the BFg's and love them.

 
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Old 09-20-2004 | 11:46 PM
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if you can afford it you got to definitely go with the BFG A/T ko. It is by far the best All terrian tire on the market. I just bought a set of 285/70/17 for my flareside. They give it a great aggresive look but deliver a quiet ride on the highway. The only draw back is the price.
 
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Old 09-24-2004 | 01:48 AM
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The BFG's are def. worth the money...I've been very pleased.

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Old 09-24-2004 | 10:05 PM
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