I drive pretty sedately. My 4.6 auto
w/ LS rear end always wants to spin
the tires. This IS my first V8 truck.
16" wheels w/ Michelin LTX M/S tires.
Plenty of tread left. I'd probably
complain if I couldn't spin them, but
it happens a lot by accident. I
really don't think I'm a lead foot.
Should I look for a softer tire
compound? Is this normal for these
trucks?

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97 F150 XLT SC, 4X4 ORP Long bed, RHINO Liner

 

Hello MOVEOVER,

Man, most of the people on this site are trying to achieve what your trying to eliminate! I can't get my tires to spin unless there's dirt or water on the road. You should find out what "extra" you have that's doing this and patent it!

I'm no mechanic but I know some guy's who hold there brakes down slightly and give the gas pedal a nudge and this causes the spin your describing. So,
it could be a problem with your front brakes.? That's the only thing I can think of.

Good luck,
Mark

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'98 XLT 4.6 SC 4x2,
Black SB flareside,
ARE Tonneau,
Lined,
Tinted,
Deflected,
Mini-Disked,
Amped,
Subbed 2x12,
K&Ned,
B-B-B-M-F
Goin' thru tires fast.



[This message has been edited by Mark G (edited 08-26-1999).]

 

You're spinnin' tires with a 4x4 ORP with a 4.6 liter...you SURE you're driving sedately?

And are you using a Superchip?

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Cam

'98 F-150 SC XLT, 4.6L, Bright Red, Red Spray-in Liner, Extang Soft Tonneau, Ford Bug Guard, Airaid FIPK, Vortex "Cherry Bomb" Muffler, Chrome Exhaust Tip, *Almost* Superchipped (rats!), *Almost* Edelbrock shocked (waiting for truck to return from shop)

Future Mods:

a)Superchip
b)Bilstein or Edelbrock shocks
c)Running Boards

"The Big Red Truck with the Huge Grin Factor"

 

Too much tire spin? I don't get it. That's like having too much money.

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'97 XLT Reg. Cab, 4.2V6, 5spd, Superchipped, K&N Air Filter, Lund Deflector, Dash Mat, MagnaFlow Muffler, Hellwig Rear Sway Bar, Edelbrock Shocks, Duraliner, Extang Saber Tonneau, Bell-Tech 2" Rear Drop, Amer. Rac. Atlas Wheels Clad in 275/60/17 Eagle GTII. Likes straightaways, loves twisties.

 

I had the same problem - then I let the wife drive

 

MARK G, Funny you should say that about brakes. Please see the topic I started earlier today in "Brakes". I really don't think they're draggig that much though. When I got the unprovoked squeal, it was about the same as touching the brakes for the brake lights. It coasts real easily...
A/C always on. I do get 13mpg. 11 if I'm not careful. I've started wondering if I've got a super-chip.--Joe

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97 F150 XLT SC, 4X4 ORP Long bed, RHINO Liner



[This message has been edited by MOVEOVER (edited 08-26-1999).]

 

I think you might want to get that checked MOVEOVER.
After reading your other post and seeing your mileage your brakes may be dragging or worse.

Good Luck
Mark G

 

Hi MOVEOVER,these Michelin tires, did they come as orginal tires?
I had these on a TownCar, back in 94, they were MSX, or something close to that, very hard rubber 80,000 mile tire and were terrible on wet roads.
When you can light up both tires on a Town Car, it makes people take note,they were a good wearing tire,but that's about all.
What's your tire size? Mine were 235/60 16".
Take care,.............Dogcam


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dogcam@myf150.com
97 Lariat s/c 4x2 5.4
all mods off, turning it
in for a new 00

 

265 75R16. I Think they're orig. 60k mi. Bought truck used w/ 50k.

 

Tire spin...it's a beautiful thing!

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99 F-150 XL 4x4. RC Flareside 4.6 5spd, 3.55LS. gibson 3" cat-back, K&N Gen ll.Westin step bars.Ventshade window deflectors and bug deflector and a cool white shifter ball. The SILVER BULLET. Rock and Roll...Baby!!!

 

As you can see I have the 4.6L. I have an auto trans. and the original tires. I also have the 3.55 ls rear-end. The only performance add-on I've done is the K&N filter. I know that my brakes aren't dragging and there is nothing wrong with my truck.
If I do a WOT from a dead stop on dry pavement. The Tires will spin. I don't know how long they will spin because I dont want to burn off the rubber but it's quite a while.
I just wanted moveover to know that there might not be any kind of problem. Just a good truck.


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Big F150 XLT, extended cab, towing package, 4.6L V8, 3.55 LS,Lund deflector, Permenant Air Filter. Lot's of mods to come.

 

Hey J_G_G,
How long do you think you can spin the tires?
I have essentially the same truck and on a flat, dry, pavement with 1 lb less than max air pressure: I Go CHIRP....

Their must be something different about your truck...?

How many miles you got?

Thanks ,
Mark

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'98 XLT, 4.6L, SC, 4x2,
Black, SB, Flareside,
ARE Tonneau ,
Lined, [img]//millennium.fortunecity.com/magic/388/Smil_lw1.gif[/img]
Tinted,
Deflected,
Mini-Disced ,
Amped 4x100,
Subbed 2x12,
K&Ned,
B-B-B-M-F
Goin' thru tires fast
not chipped yet
not supertrucked yet



[This message has been edited by Mark G (edited 09-01-1999).]

 

Green Giant,
Thanks for your response. What's your MPG average? Do you have the long bed? I didn't think the brakes were causing it. Truck moves around just fine in a parking lot. It wouldn't if the brakes were dragging that much. I was just thinking my tires were flaky or 3.55 LS was not the best match. Years ago, I would've been delighted with the tires spinning. Haven't had a ticket for 15 yrs now. I don't want to get one just for turning a corner or pulling forward from a stop. You see, I wouldn't mind as much if I got one for doing wheelies or something on a Ninja. The adrenaline might outweigh the risk. Anyway, I may try different tires in the future. I won't alter the rear end because I'm not sure we'll keep it forever. We kind of want a 250 deisel. When was your truck manufactured? Mine was 2/96
Joe

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97 F150 XLT SC 4.6, 4X4 ORP Long bed, RHINO Liner

 

For Mark_G: I don't really know how long they will spin. I havn't laid into it yet.
From what I see it seems that I do have something different but I don't know what it would be. except for the K&N the engine is stock as far as I know. I have 27,000 miles on it.

For Moveover: I have the short bed and I get about 15 in town and about 20 on the interstate. I've only had the truck for about two weeks. I don't really know yet how the fuel will look in the long run.

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Big F150 XLT, extended cab, towing package, 4.6L V8, 3.55 LS,Lund deflector, Permenant Air Filter. Lot's of mods to come.

 

J_G_G,

I think I just found out yesterday.
I have the 3.08 rear end.

I am gonna' read up on this somemore.

Thanks,
Mark