The 2000 F250 4x4 needs new tires. Current ones are 265/75r16, I would like to move up to some 285/75r16's for both looks and to match up better with the 4.30 gears it came with.

But what to get? Price is a big issue, and most tires this size are at or more than $200 each :eek:

So far, the Swamper TruXus M/T is looking like the cheapest - I can get them for right at $140 each with free shipping from www.4wheelparts.com

I would also comsider just about any general use A/T tire - but everythign else I have seen (MT/R's, BFG A/T ko, etc.) are all $170 & up.


Anyone have any suggestions?

I am going to put new ones on me "X" in a couple of weeks and am going with the Michelins. My rig ways over 7400# with just me in it so I am going with the load range "E". You are right, most seem to be in the $200 range. Are you looking for a load range "D" or "E" tire? Here are some....click on the brands and then Nitto. The have that size for $132.

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/

I ran the BFG 285/75/16 its a load range "d" and got over 40,000 on the muds the were great stepping on up to somrthing larger though:D

heres a link that will save you a shitload of $ if you stay with 265's
www.hi-tec-retreading.com they have 265-75-16 all purpose tread for $54.99 each.... I run 215-85-16 muds on my 1 ton and they are awesome.
~NaTe

Originally posted by Big Nate
heres a link that will save you a shitload of $ if you stay with 265's
www.hi-tec-retreading.com they have 265-75-16 all purpose tread for $54.99 each.... I run 215-85-16 muds on my 1 ton and they are awesome.
~NaTe High-Tec Retreading has over 35 years of experience in producing top quality dependable retreaded tires..........................:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

I am with Blue 84, I got the Michilin's. They can carry around 3,450 lbs per tire. I have weighed my rear axle at around 6,400 lbs, so I need it. My buddy just got a set of Super Swamper radials in 33x15.5's (I think). Anyway, they are sweet, and they are load range "E" with a capacity around 3,500 lbs per tire. Not cheap though. I think he paid around $175 to $200 per tire. I don't have the lift in my tow rig to handle that size tire.

Americans tire will match tire racks prices.. MTR's from tire rack in 285/75/16 are $151. They hold 3305#, and are 33.1" tall. Not too bad if you ask me. But they also have dunlop radial rovers for $109, Bridgestone Duller A/T's for $113, dunlop radial over RV's for $115, Yokohame At's for $104, and BFG muds for $187 :eek:

Ive always had the best luck with Miechlin's. I have had several other brands including the almight BFG AT. I have never had a set of those that I didnt have balencing problems with...

Firestones, well I just dont trust them boys anymore!:D

Anyway, that is another thing that lent me towrads dodge...comes stock with michelins!\

But if those retreads are dependable that sounds like a steal!

Your always talking about safety on the road with your family out there. How about when your family is in the truck!:eek:

Have you checked http://www.tirerack.com They list several AT's cheaper than $140, the cheapest being yokohama geolander AT's at $104 each. The MTR's are $151 each.

Also check http://www.discounttiredirect.com/ Similar prices, and free shipping.

Thanks guys.... I liked the fact that the swampers look GOOD, and are 8 or 10 ply sidewalls...

I will look around at some others, may just get some at a local shop this Friday while I am off work :)

the michelin LTX M/S on the suburban are awesome. expensive, but well worth it. very well made, great on wear, and excellent traction.

well worth the extra cost, IMO :D

I'm running a much smaller size - 235/85-16 - and yes, it winds the ol' motor up a bit with the 4.30 gears. :D

But they're Load Range E (3072lbs) and were $80 each - from my local Ford dealership.

"Cavalier" brand truck tires.

http://tigger.tmcom.com/~tsm1/scout/jpg/74tette/11_11_2001/lf_corner_low.jpg
No complaints thus far.

I have personally seen 2 mitchlens have the tread fall off on. Both were on tow rigs where they woudl sit for 4 months, then haul for 1000 miles, then sit again. My grandpa kept on goin through them almost every time he took his truck out. Heck, i think they were all less than a year old. He went to bridgestones.. i think they are about 6 years old now, and still look new. Other truck, was a friends truck, he had an old f-250. Once on a drive from Morgan Hill to Redding, the right rear tire tread fell off.. nice thump thump thump. THen on top of it, the guy at americas tire talked my mom into putting 265/70/16 Mitchlen MTX;s on her 4 runner. I have to say, they handle worse than the completely bald Dunlops that were on there before, except in the rain, where they still spin.. but are better. I told her to get some yoko at's.. she regrets it. So in my mind, the tires SUCK. I woudl never put them on one of my tow rigs.. but when what do i know, i dont even have a tow rig. but with their record.. i think that i would trust a firestone alot more.. heck, i woudl actually put a bridgestone on my truck and not think twice.. better tire in my mind than those mitchlens.

Garrett

Originally posted by tsm1mt
I'm running a much smaller size - 235/85-16 - and yes, it winds the ol' motor up a bit with the 4.30 gears. :D

But they're Load Range E (3072lbs) and were $80 each - from my local Ford dealership.

"Cavalier" brand truck tires.
No complaints thus far.


I ran those on my previous 99 F250 2wd :p


I found the sidewalls to be a little "squiggly" and shifted the weight around a bit more that I liked....

I personally am partial to Bridgestones, because my father retired from them and gets killer deals on their tires.:D But other than that I run the Dueler MT 285/75R16 on my 3/4 ton 4wd Ford. I've had good luck so far. I have just over 15k miles on them and have used up 13 % of them so far. I switched from the Dueler HT to these and should easily surpass the 35k miles I got out of them. The MT in that size runs regulary $173.99 right now without any deals or sales.

Folks...
He runs a PSD ?

If its a Power-Stroke...The weight of the engine will kill your tires much faster than anyone who is giving info based on tires they have in a 1/2 ton gasser.

If money is really an issue....
Why the hell put Swampers on a DD that the wife is running?
Or that you run.
You do have roads between home and work?


Just RANTING :flipoff2:

But, buy the tires for the intended use man.

Cory

DRM, IMO Michelins are tops. I worked in a tire store for awhile and learned a tremendous amount of info on tires. I am by no means the guru or expert. However, not all rubber is the same, better tires use better rubber and you get better wear and life. If you want bigger tires, which I have 285/75-16 Bridgestone Dueler A/T's which are load D. These have a higher weight rating than load E's, about 300 pounds more. I had a mud tire and the life was short and the noise got old after awhile. Firestone truck tires like the R4S and the Steeltex A/T are really a great tire but don't offer the 285 size. The Michelin LTX A/T would probably be a better tire than the LTX M/S which is more of a highway tire, they too don't offer any 285 sizes. The Bridgeston Dueler's have this stuff called UNI-T that helps make the tire more round and balanced. I believe the most weight I used to balance one side of a tire/wheel was 1.0 ounce. Which that is nothing for a tire that size. I wouldn't trade them for anything other than 305's which they don't make yet.

How about some 285/75/16 in a load range "E" I know in that size a d has a capisity close to a E but it does not have the ply's of a E.
If it had a all terrian tread that would be even better.
Please do not make this into a pissing match between a oad range D and E. I tried out a set of BFG in the size I wanted to to make sure I would still fit in the garage how they rode and to see how they rode.
I could tell that they were mushier and there was not even a load in the truck.

Are you thinking about the weather that you have in that area ?
The last tires on my f350 were bridgestone duelers and they handled loads nicely and lasted a loooong time but SUCKED in the snow and rain. I currently have Dunlop radial rover rv on it and the stick like glue but are wearing fast but are stable towing. Its a hard decision to make cuz of all the variables. To me my safety is worth some fast wearing tires.

Well - good, bad, or whatever.... I got me some tires :cool2:

Was out of town visiting my wife's family for the weekend, and one of the tire shops that sponsor's my wife's grandfather's race car cut me a SUPER deal on some tires.

Ended up getting some Wild Country RVT all terrain tires in a 285/75r16.

http://www.lesschwab.com/w3lsnet/businesslines/tires/suvpickup/Images/Wild-Country-AP.jpg

Wasn't *exactly* what I wanted, but I got the tires, mounted and balanced for a whopping $500.01, and they got us in and out of the tire shop in under an hour.... Connections are GOOD :cool2:

Pretty happy with them so far on the 3 hour trip back home. A little louder than the stock tires - but the tread is a bit mroe aggressive so that should be expected. Ride is good as well, mush smoother than the hard stock Firestones.

Thanks for all the advice guys, I will be sure to post back later on with my impressions of them :)

Man sounds like you got a heck of a deal! I am guessing those are are load rang "D" ? Please tell me/us that you had them mounted with the white letters in. :flipoff2: Oh yea, do keep us posted on how they do for ya.

BFG all-terrains are great tow rig tires.:skull:

I know ya already got the rubber, but for a radial MT for a tow rig, I've had really great luck with Cooper Discoverer STT's. Could get the TrXus a little cheaper, but w/o a hazard warranty. No warranty on BFG at my local dealer, plus more $$$, so I have to rule those out (the Coopers last longer anyway).

TEX

Originally posted by Blue 84
Man sounds like you got a heck of a deal! I am guessing those are are load rang "D" ? Please tell me/us that you had them mounted with the white letters in. :flipoff2: Oh yea, do keep us posted on how they do for ya.

I never even checked the load rating - the price had me shocked :eek:

Is it stamped on the side or what?

with the 4:30's i'd run a 315/75 to offset teh RPM's that's what i'm runnin on my 2k1 and i've only got 3:73's, and @ 73mph i hit 2k RPM

i'm running wild country radial TXR's 10 ply D rated (they're made by Kelly) and have 37k on them with 65% tread left! ride smooth and quiet, got them for 145ea

Tex...... the problem I have with Coopers ( on my '92 cummins ) is that they absolutly suck for traction and they wont' wear out enough for me to replace them ..... but when I say they suck...... I mean they , well you know what I mean

When my tires wear out I'm thinking of going with the Michelin LTX AT.