Tire Suggestion for My 2013
#16
I just goggled the tire and spec and found the weight of each tire, I though the 53 Lbs was high for the Cooper, But you know what they say, " If its on the Net it's true..LOL I will check with a local dealer today and I'm sure they will have the correct spec's!! So what Tire looks more aggressive, Coop or the Rugged, If this truck was not a daily driver I would be looking totally different direction, So I know its a compromise either way!
You simply HAVE to seem 'em both up close in person. Dat 'Rugged' lookee Ghey in comparison - a real Nancy tahr! Which prolly 'splains why ol' KMACsausagelover took a shine to 'em...
My tire installer also agreed that the OEM and the LTZ were almost equal in weight. Just ensure you are referencing the correct model tire - they lookee similar at first.
MGD
Last edited by MGDfan; 01-03-2014 at 09:20 AM.
#17
^^^ The Coop Zeon LTZ, Hands-down.
You simply HAVE to seem 'em both up close in person. Dat 'Rugged' lookee Ghey in comparison - a real Nancy tahr! Which prolly 'splains why ol' KMACsausagelover took a shine to 'em...
My tire installer also agreed that the OEM and the LTZ were almost equal in weight. Just ensure you are referencing the correct model tire - they lookee similar at first.
MGD
You simply HAVE to seem 'em both up close in person. Dat 'Rugged' lookee Ghey in comparison - a real Nancy tahr! Which prolly 'splains why ol' KMACsausagelover took a shine to 'em...
My tire installer also agreed that the OEM and the LTZ were almost equal in weight. Just ensure you are referencing the correct model tire - they lookee similar at first.
MGD
I couldn't agree more.
The Zeon LTZ is a fantastic all-around tahr. Had 'em on me '98, and put aboot 25K miles on 'em afore I solt 'er. Ye coon't hardly tell 'em sumbiches wore 't-all! Had 'em in a hairy spot 'er two whut wiff brush-pilin' 'n stump-jumpin' 'n sich ( a-hollerin' "YEE-HAW" 'n "Go Big Arnge" tha whole time ), 'n 'ey woon't get stuck fer nuffin'!
Good damn tahrs, aight? Ye ortta buy ye a set 'n be dun wiff it.
#18
I think you're worrying about it/thinking too much, just get one or the other and be happy! The LTZs look more aggressive, but it was a complete wash for me on which to choose and I ended up with the BFG for a reason I can't even remember. Both are fine! The BFGs are a full on highway tire made to look all terrain-ish, the LTZs actually are an all terrain. LTs are more aggressive, but little worse MPG, historically.
#21
I know people that have had Coops wear early and not balance properly. And there's likely a reason why they have the cheapest AT available by over $50 per tire And the LTZ had no kind of warranty, which made me go "huh, I wonder why?" My family has been getting BFGs for a long time. I still would've gotten the Coops if Discount hadn't had $100 off on the BFGs and only $50 the Coops. Doesn't matter cause my tires never last very long anyway
Last edited by KMAC0694; 01-03-2014 at 07:48 PM.
#22
OK So Here is What I decided to Do, Wheels, BMF Repr 6 20" Then I decided on a 2" Level Kit, and Run 1 Size tire bigger to fill out the rear Fender. Cooper Discoverer A/T3 275/60R20 I will post when the truck is completed, Looks like the Cooper A/T3 Got really good reviews, And the Wheels Were purchased by a good buddy for over 2000.00 I picked them up with only about 1000 Miles for 800.00 I thought of going with some Black and Machined wheels but with all the chrome on my truck I decided to stick with the chrome look, Here is what the wheels looked like on my Buddys F150
#23
Hi.
You didn't say if it was a P-rated tire or the LT version ( I suspect P - I couldn't find that size in an LT ).
That being said, here is a real good point made by Kingfish: https://www.f150online.com/forums/5049525-post4.html
.. and is one reason I chose an XL-rated tire (I do some light towing).
Love the wheels!
MGD
You didn't say if it was a P-rated tire or the LT version ( I suspect P - I couldn't find that size in an LT ).
That being said, here is a real good point made by Kingfish: https://www.f150online.com/forums/5049525-post4.html
.. and is one reason I chose an XL-rated tire (I do some light towing).
Love the wheels!
MGD
#24
I have two sets of the AT3's. I pulled the first set off when I got the chrome rims with new AT3's. They had about 21,000 miles on them. The treadware appeared even across all the tires and looked to be about 1/4 or maybe 1/3? worn. They were rotated about every 5,000 miles or so. I just put a set of the Discoverer M+S tires on for the winter. When I pulled the chrome rims off with the second set of AT3's, again the treadware was fine and they hardly looked worn. They are at about 8,100 miles and rotated once.
#25
Hi.
You didn't say if it was a P-rated tire or the LT version ( I suspect P - I couldn't find that size in an LT ).
That being said, here is a real good point made by Kingfish: https://www.f150online.com/forums/5049525-post4.html
.. and is one reason I chose an XL-rated tire (I do some light towing).
Love the wheels!
MGD
You didn't say if it was a P-rated tire or the LT version ( I suspect P - I couldn't find that size in an LT ).
That being said, here is a real good point made by Kingfish: https://www.f150online.com/forums/5049525-post4.html
.. and is one reason I chose an XL-rated tire (I do some light towing).
Love the wheels!
MGD
#26
OK so I pulled up all the specks, and Of Course going with an LT will give you quite a bit more load rating, And It's a great choice depending on your Truck Needs, Pulling a huge load etc. Here is what I found,
Stock F150 Pirelli Scorpion ART Load rating. 2403 Lbs Per side,
Cooper Discoverer A/T3 2679Lbs Per side
Cooper Discoverer A/T3 LT 3754Lbs Per side, ( Yes Way off the Charts and A great choice for some) But if The A/T3 with a rating of 2679 Lbs is better then what Ford puts on there Trucks stock and they are confident in the rating, I feel the ones I chose for My driving habits should be great, But If I'm Hauling a Huge Trailer and 7000 + Yes I would defiantly go with the LT, 75% of my driving is Non Towing related, Shoot I live in Oregon, I'd Be lucky to tow my boat 25 % of the time, ( Weather sucks here!!!) But I do feel better about my Choice now that you guys mentioned it, But this is great info to know next time I shop for tires, I tend to just trust, and now I know what to look for!!
Stock F150 Pirelli Scorpion ART Load rating. 2403 Lbs Per side,
Cooper Discoverer A/T3 2679Lbs Per side
Cooper Discoverer A/T3 LT 3754Lbs Per side, ( Yes Way off the Charts and A great choice for some) But if The A/T3 with a rating of 2679 Lbs is better then what Ford puts on there Trucks stock and they are confident in the rating, I feel the ones I chose for My driving habits should be great, But If I'm Hauling a Huge Trailer and 7000 + Yes I would defiantly go with the LT, 75% of my driving is Non Towing related, Shoot I live in Oregon, I'd Be lucky to tow my boat 25 % of the time, ( Weather sucks here!!!) But I do feel better about my Choice now that you guys mentioned it, But this is great info to know next time I shop for tires, I tend to just trust, and now I know what to look for!!
#29
Good for you. Just one other thing I wanted to add about mine. When I ordered the first set I went with the 113 C-Load Range LT tire. I wanted a "tougher" tire for the hills of West Virginia. After I had them put on the truck, in my case, it road like a Tank. I could feel every bump and pebble in the road. About a few days later I went back and told them. They suggested that I go back to a "P" rated tire. So I did. So now all is good. I also tow a 14x7 V-nose tandem axle enclosed trailer with my Polaris Ranger in it. Total weight with gear is about 3,400-3,500 lbs. Also , the first summer I had the truck I bought a Keystone Bullet Premiere travel trailer. It was about 33' long in total with a dry weight of around 5,900 lbs., With gear I was around 6,600-6,700 lbs. and it towed just fine with the "P" tires. So I have no problems towing with these tires.