I will be upgrading my tires at 35K. My current are Goodyear Wrangler AP's. The psi and weight ratings are 35 and 2.3K respectively. These are passenger rated tires. I will be upgrading to LT tires since I haul overloads on many occasions and these will insure a bigger safety margin. Would I need to replace the spare as well? If I am to get the Goodyear Wrangler AP's but LT series can I still keep the spare? If I need to change all tires, what brand would you recommend? The Wranglers slip alot on slick roads. Would the change hurt my mpg's?

Leo dC

 

Leo, I have the BFG Long Trails T/As, but there 275x60s on 17" rims.
I saw a 00 Chevy Silverado the other day in the parking lot and it had the same tire only 16".
From what I've seen with these tires ,they gripe real good in the rain and it snowed the other day and they griped real good, awhole lot better that those Goodyears I had on my 97..
The BFG is a good looking tire, runs quite and seems to be a bit stickier..

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fordyfour

2000 4X2 Flareside Lariat S/C
5.4,3.55 Ls
Tow Package
True duals, K&N Filter
Super White Headlamps

 

Don't worry about the spare unless you use it in your rotation pattern. If you stay with the same circumference, your mpg or speedometer won't change.

Now for my 2cents
I have had GY, BFG, Michelin on my explorer and now General on my F150. After having the Michelin XC LT4 on my explorer, I will never "Buy" anything but Michelin's. I absolutly HATE the Generals. They spin if there is so much as spit on the road. The Michelin's ride smooth, quiet and grip better that the GY Wrangler Aqua-treads I had.

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2000 F-150 4x2 XLT Supercab Flairside Toreador Red, 4.2 Auto 3.55 LS axle 255/70R16" Factory CD, Keyless entry, sliding rear window. Slim-Top hard tonneau, K&N, Lund Interceptor, Kleen wheels

92 4x2 4dr XLT Explorer, 4.0 v6, PaceSetter Exhaust, Wayback seat, Running boards


[This message has been edited by caddpro (edited 01-31-2000).]

 

I put Cooper Discover LT's on my 98'. I think they are the best tire for the buck.
I put 285's on and they barely clear the front end when makin a tight turn. The larger tire will definetly cut down on your MPG and Speedometer reading. At 75 MPH mine is off 10-12 MPH.

 

My truck came with Goodyear LT265/70R17 AT/S. I've found that they work very well in wet and dry, there hasn't been a chance to test in snow. A good rule of thumb about traction is the treadwear. The harder the tire, the higher the treadwear, and generally more slippery in certain conditions.

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'99 Lariat Supercab
5.4L, 3.73 LSD, 4x4
265/70R17 GY Wrang. AT/S
(I can see for miles up here.)
4-leaf springs
K&N filter

 

I just put 255x70x16 Hoosiers on my 97 4.2 XL/SC and so far they are good. Got a hell of deal $325 out the door with life time balance.

 

I like the Cooper Discovers LT. Had them on every truck I've owned and they grip. On my Old Ranger I was running 235/75/15 and could go anywhere. On my '98 F-150 I'm running 255/70/16and have been doing the same. Both sets have about 35lbs of Pressure

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