Hi all and an advance thanks; my first post. Searched high and low, didn't find a thread that answered my question.

Basics= Ford F 150 2006 with 5.4 Triton with tow package and 4wd on the floor option. 50k miles hauled well in the lined bed, suited my purposes and still have stock P235 75R17 tires/rims.

Our family's newest addition is an Amercian Quarter Horse (approx. 1,000 lbs) and before I can blink, I'm sure a second brother/sister QH is to follow (wife cant have all the fun). A bumper pull two horse trailer w/tack room (2,800 lbs) will be added to the yard.

I will be replacing my tires summer time. Can I continue with stock or is there a more better tire (rim?) for my future towing needs?

Thanks and Good night!

 

I would upgrade to 255/70's on your stock rims. If you can find any, I'd look for either XL (extra load) rated "P" tires or Load Range "C" rated LT's.

 

thank you much!

 

I'm surprised that 235s came on a 4x4 with tow package. My 2002 F150 4x4 came with 265/70x17 tires.

 

[QUOTE=Roadie;5181837]I'm surprised that 235s came on a 4x4 with tow package. My 2002 F150 4x4 came with 265/70x17 tires.[/QUOTE

It is what it is. Any replacement tire recommendation for when I get to towing? 🏇🏇

 

[QUOTE=SpeakSoftlyNY;5181847]I like my stock 265/70x17s. I run the P tires for the softer ride. You may want to use the LT higher load rated tires for towing heavy loads like glc recommended. My rims are the stock 7 1/2" wide rims. Depending on what else you do with your truck you need to keep in mind that the larger the diameter, the higher the effective gearing. If you don't off road the truck needing a wider/taller tire, you may want to go with a smaller tire with a high load rating. I've been considering going to a 285/70x17, the largest tire recommended for a 7 1/2" rim because I drive out on the beach sand and need a wide foot print to stay on top of the sand. The 265s I have works but sometimes I have to deflate them a little. One time recently, I had to deflate them to 15 psig to get off the beach.

 

[QUOTE=Roadie;5181999]
Thanks Roadie. Thanks for the details. For my wheels, 'Off road' is pretty much pasture and farm land hauling, not any beach cruising, boulder climbing or swamp bogging; just a good set of tires for hauling a bumper pull load of quarter horses on the road or pasture trail. Def staying with existing rims (looked back and Ford did offer three choices in tire selection in 2006 for my wheels). Beach sand and deflation and re-inflation, wish you success in finding the right tires to take that chore off the table. Thanks again.

 

I just looked on Tirerack - in 255/70r17 all their P-metric tires are standard load and they only have one LT - a BFG KO2 in load range E, at over 200 bucks a pop. In 265/70r17 they have 5 different LT's in LR C, that may be the best way to go, the ones they stock are all-terrain tires for on and off road. They will fit on your rims and in your wheelwells.

 

I've pulled roping horses most of my life and if you have a bumper pull two horse tandem axle trailer go with an LT tire. Anything lighter with that weight you will get some rear end sway, especially if the horses start moving around.

Diameter and tire width is really up to you, more tire = more weight and less performance from your truck.

 

^^This - I would never attempt to pull any trailer over 1000# without LT tires - period.

 

I agree - dump the "P" (i.e. - passenger tires) and step up to at least a "C" rated tire.
I wouldn't worry about it if you were only towing a 1,000 lbs, but since you are planning on towing 4,000-5,000 lbs where the cargo can shift its weight around, and the trailer also has a large front and side areas to catch wind, it's time to step up to a truck tire.

A year and half ago I put on Cooper Discover ATPs on my 2000 F150. They are "E" rated, which is overkill for an F150; however, that is the only rating they came in for my tire size. I previously had BFG All-Terrains and loved them ... but wen it came time for new rubber, I decided they were too pricey. The Coopers have got me through the light off-roading I do, are quiet, and have a great ride. I have been pleasantly surprised with the Coopers.