Wow.

How do you like them? Have you had them before? Never ridden with anyone who has them, but they seem to have good reviews?

**Just checked with them. Shipping is nearly 200.00 to here. So although it seems like a good deal, its not really! Hmmmmmm The search continues.

 

This is a good price.. You may want to look into some LT tires if you do towing. It will help you handle your load better..

I have been tempted to get these tires from Treadepot.com - Cooper Discoverer ATR LT265/70R17 - 6 ply "C" rated - 50,000 mile warranty - OWL - $130.00 Each

I really want to move up to a 285/70/17, but may go with these tires next time based on reputation and price alone... It is a lot of tire for the money..

 

I agree with you.

I am looking at LT tires. I don't do much 'heavy' towing and have never had a handling issue with P rated tires on my other trucks.

130.00 is a good price. My local tire place has those tires at 168.00 ea OTD. I might actually just get a 275/70-17. About an inch taller and a tad wider. I think they will still look good with the 1.5" level too. The 285's have me hesitant after reading some things about robbing a bit of low end etc...The 3.55 gears are fine for what I do, when I haul I just don't use O/D (better for the tranny anyways) but I feel there might be some added strain with the 285's....

Make any sense?

Firestone Desitnation AT's caught my eye last night too.

I have a few weeks to decide, but I want to put the level on and get the tires/alignment the next day or two after that.

 

You will lose some power and you will lose about 1/2 mile per gallon with the 285s. I went from 245s to 265s. You will also need to recalibrate the speedometer if you don't want it off. I did this by getting a tuner. I liked my Michelin LT M/Xs a lot. THis was what I had before I went to the 20s. I use them as my winter wheel/tire now.

 

Thanks for the info. I'll take all of it I can get.

I like the looks of those tires too, but lord are they exp. I know I know you get what you pay for, but will they really be THAT much better?

 

I love them. Have them on my Expedition and the truck. They are quiet, and very smooth. I do a lot of highway driving and they have held up well. Plus, the traction in all weather has been excellent. If they made the size I want for my 20s, that is what I would get. The 265/70/17s, with a road hazard($90) was about $900 at Discount Tire.

 

That sounds about right. Bigger are over 1k online.

I can get 285/70 D rated Coopers for 800.00 OTD....But don't want to lose much power if any at all so I'm having reservations...Wish I knew someone with a set that I could swap for a day!

 

mxzeatr,

As I previously said, I just put my 285s on this week - replacing the junk OEM 255s, so the previous ride and power are fresh in my head. I can't say I have a noticeable power loss, although there has to be some because of the heavier tires and overall diameter change.

I can't speak for a 4.6L, but if you have a 5.4L, don't sweat it.

 

Thanks rpxr400.

I have the 5.4L. What rear end do you have? I have 3.55's so thats my hesitation.

 

Sorry - forgot about that. I do have the 3.73s. A little more torque going to the pavement, but from what I've heard, the loss truly isn't significant until you move up to the 35" tires (P315/70-17)

 

You didn't seem to lose anything though?

 

General Grabber ATs = 31.1 inches, 44 pounds
Bridgestone Dueler Revos = 32.8 inches, 48 pounds

That seems like a pretty small difference. You may see a slight decrease in low end power, but I really doubt it.

You already mentioned you don't like the stock BF Goodrich (Rugged Trail or Long Trail?) or I would suggest their All Terrains. I have those and the ride is quiet and smooth.

 

I would go with 285/70/17s. I personally hate the Bridestone tires, the Dueler A/Ts on my old truck wore so fast, about the same as the 255/70/17 Ameritrac's on my F150, and i've got only 13,000 miles with probably only 4,000 miles left.

 

My tires are General Ameritrac TR and they weigh 38lbs.

Read some good reviews about revos and some bad...I donno what to think.

 

Never had anything other then coopers, so I like hearing about other brands etc...