I'm about ready to replace the tires (18 inch BFG) with 45000 miles on them and am wondering what the experience has been with replacemint tires. I would like to go with something one size larger in width and height. I've had good luck with Michelin on a SUV in the past but don't know how they would do on my 150. I've still got the dreaded steering wheel nibble so I'm hoping that new tires will take care of that issue.

 

I have a set of BF Goodrich TA KO and work great! i bought them almost new to a F150 member. I have with the set 3500 miles. 285/65/18 a litle wider and taller.

 

i have the toyo open country a/t 285/65/18 on the stock wheels, and love them. great looking off road tire without the noise, very quiet on the highway. they are 1 size bigger than stock.

they are a bit pricey though, but cheaper than the bfg's

 

How much have the bigger tires affected your truck powerwise and gas mileage?

 

i haven't noticed much of a loss...maybe a slight drop in mpg, only .7-1mpg less...but then again i sort of have a lead foot.

 

On my my trucks with 16 to 18 inch rims, I normally use Yokohama Geolander's. They're great in bad weather, so I stick with them.

 

Got any pics of them on the stock rims.

 

I have an 04 SCrew but it's just a plain Jane. I upgraded to the 265/70/17 Geolanders. They are great in wet weather. They look fabulous on the truck as it now looks like an FX4 and this size tire just makes the truck look right. The downside- fuel mileage dropped over 5 mpgs. I think it's probably due to the max air pressure of 35 versus the old Contis at 44. I have raised the pressure to 42 and it has improved across the spectrum. The 35 lb max and the tires would shudder on rough roads and the truck wallowed in the tires around corners. A lot of this has gone away with the higher air pressure but the 4.6 struggles to pull them. They are not a tire I would recommend. You might want to see what air pressure max is on your current tires if you are happy with the fuel mileage and make sure that the new tires are at that max pressure or more. I really wished I had opted for the Michelin LTXs. I have had great luck with them.

FWIW, my brother rides ranches all day. The only tire he can keep under his truck is the BFG KOs. The ranches are in South Texas and its a lot of cactus, hard brush, mesquite brush, rock, etc. The tires at 35,000 miles look like termites have had their way with them but they are only ones to get that far consistantly. If you drive off road a lot, these should be on your consider list.

 

I am getting really good wear with my Nitto T/Gs. I live in the desert and have done good in every terrain I have used them in.

 

BFG AT KOs here. 285/70R17. 3.55 gears. I wheel my truck quite a bit at the beach, and on fishing and hunting trips. I wish I had bought MTs, but opted for the quieter ATs instead. Next set WILL be a mud of some type...