2015 LT vs. non-LT OEM Tires
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2015 LT vs. non-LT OEM Tires
Has anyone gotten a chance to compare these side by side? It seems random what brand the factory puts on trucks (this year it looks like Goodyear Wranglers), but I never got a clear answer on the LT vs. non-LT option on the same rims.
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Do they only change from a P-metric to a C-rated LT tire?
I run E-rated on mine so I don't bother paying extra but they might be worth it for someone that could use the load increase, traction, or heavier tire carcass.
I run E-rated on mine so I don't bother paying extra but they might be worth it for someone that could use the load increase, traction, or heavier tire carcass.
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??? Why on earth do you put E rated tires on a 1/2 ton? A XL rated tire can hold more weight than either of your axles. All that extra capacity is of no use but kills your mileage, acceleration and braking performance.
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WOW, with E rated tires and 80 psi , your truck must ride like it has cement tires. I air my goodyear wrangler 275-65-R18 to 50 psi when I tow. I bring them right back to door sill recommended psi as soon as I get home. What a harsh ride you must get with E rated tires.
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Some of it depends on size. The Goodyear Wrangler Duratec is SL rated at 275/65R18 and E rated at 295/65R18.
I have 295/60/20 trail grapplers (no I don't run them at 80 psi). They are E rated. I can't get Goodyear Wranglers in that size. Same size in terra grapplers or KO2 would still be E rated. They are noisy but I do not find the ride much different than stock, other than they work better than the stupid Pirelli Scorpions on and off road.
Back to the original question - From the Goodyear site:
Goodyear tires will be outfitting the 2015 Ford F-150 XL, XLT, Lariat and King Ranch models. This includes these tires:
Goodyear Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure in 275/55R20, LT 245/70R17 and LT275/65R18 tire sizes. This tire features Goodyear's exclusive Durawall Technology, which offers toughness and helps resist sidewall cuts and punctures, and biting edges and a specialized rubber compound for superior traction on wet and icy roads.
Goodyear Wrangler Fortitude HT in 275/65R18 and 265/70R17 tire sizes. On-highway manners, excellent wet traction and long tread life are key features of the Wrangler Fortitude HT.
I have 295/60/20 trail grapplers (no I don't run them at 80 psi). They are E rated. I can't get Goodyear Wranglers in that size. Same size in terra grapplers or KO2 would still be E rated. They are noisy but I do not find the ride much different than stock, other than they work better than the stupid Pirelli Scorpions on and off road.
Back to the original question - From the Goodyear site:
Goodyear tires will be outfitting the 2015 Ford F-150 XL, XLT, Lariat and King Ranch models. This includes these tires:
Goodyear Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure in 275/55R20, LT 245/70R17 and LT275/65R18 tire sizes. This tire features Goodyear's exclusive Durawall Technology, which offers toughness and helps resist sidewall cuts and punctures, and biting edges and a specialized rubber compound for superior traction on wet and icy roads.
Goodyear Wrangler Fortitude HT in 275/65R18 and 265/70R17 tire sizes. On-highway manners, excellent wet traction and long tread life are key features of the Wrangler Fortitude HT.
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Some of it depends on size. The Goodyear Wrangler Duratec is SL rated at 275/65R18 and E rated at 295/65R18.
I have 295/60/20 trail grapplers (no I don't run them at 80 psi). They are E rated. I can't get Goodyear Wranglers in that size. Same size in terra grapplers or KO2 would still be E rated. They are noisy but I do not find the ride much different than stock, other than they work better than the stupid Pirelli Scorpions on and off road.
Back to the original question - From the Goodyear site:
Goodyear tires will be outfitting the 2015 Ford F-150 XL, XLT, Lariat and King Ranch models. This includes these tires:
Goodyear Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure in 275/55R20, LT 245/70R17 and LT275/65R18 tire sizes. This tire features Goodyear's exclusive Durawall Technology, which offers toughness and helps resist sidewall cuts and punctures, and biting edges and a specialized rubber compound for superior traction on wet and icy roads.
Goodyear Wrangler Fortitude HT in 275/65R18 and 265/70R17 tire sizes. On-highway manners, excellent wet traction and long tread life are key features of the Wrangler Fortitude HT.
I have 295/60/20 trail grapplers (no I don't run them at 80 psi). They are E rated. I can't get Goodyear Wranglers in that size. Same size in terra grapplers or KO2 would still be E rated. They are noisy but I do not find the ride much different than stock, other than they work better than the stupid Pirelli Scorpions on and off road.
Back to the original question - From the Goodyear site:
Goodyear tires will be outfitting the 2015 Ford F-150 XL, XLT, Lariat and King Ranch models. This includes these tires:
Goodyear Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure in 275/55R20, LT 245/70R17 and LT275/65R18 tire sizes. This tire features Goodyear's exclusive Durawall Technology, which offers toughness and helps resist sidewall cuts and punctures, and biting edges and a specialized rubber compound for superior traction on wet and icy roads.
Goodyear Wrangler Fortitude HT in 275/65R18 and 265/70R17 tire sizes. On-highway manners, excellent wet traction and long tread life are key features of the Wrangler Fortitude HT.
Goodyear Wrangler All-Terrain Adventure in 275/55R20, LT 245/70R17 and LT275/65R18 tire sizes
