because of the recall im gonna exchange my WILDERNESS AT as soon as possible,im going on vacation to california next tuesday
but i do not have the slightest idea of which tires to choose, here are the options tha i hava (ford recall letter) by the way i live in south texas where the weather is mostly HOT, so give me some advice, thanks in advance

Tread Design___manufacturer___Tire Brand_ speed load___sidewall

AS______________Goodyear______wrangler AP___
AT______________Goodyear______wrangler RT/S_109s-s2__OWLTL
AS______________Michelin_______Crossterrain____109 s__ORWL
AS______________General_______Grabber AW____109s__OWL
AS______________General_______ameri*660AS___109s__ OWL 1.12



[This message has been edited by SabinasHgo (edited 06-15-2001).]

 

With the options they gave you I'd take the Wrangler RT/S, that's what I have on my truck currently, I've had the Wrangler AP and didn't care for the preformance. Nothing against those who have the Generals but I personally don't like the look of the trucks with the Generals, to me they look small, plain, and out of place, just my opinion. I cant say anything about the Michelin having not seen them, usually Michelin are a good tire and usually rather expensive, thats why I didn't look at them. I wanted something slightly more aggresive than the AP's and didn't have a fortune to spend and the RT/S's fit what I was looking for. Like I said that's just my opinion.

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98 F150 XLT Super cab s/b
Two-Tone paint: Moonlight Blue w/Light Prairie Tan Accent
4.6L Auto 4X2
3.55ls 255/70r16
Premium sound w/6Disc changer
Captains chairs

 

RT/s is considered an AT tire?!?! this should be illegal, even Goodyear's AT/s tires are barely an all-terrain tread. If I were you, I'd go with the Michelin's. they'll last longer than any of the other tires, be a decent tread design, and be WAY better for all climates the the GY's. Plus, if you don't like them after all, you can get more in resale for the Mich's. The GY's are worthless.

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2000 Silver F-150 XL Sport
Reg. Cab, Reg. Bed, 4.2L V6, 5-speed, 4x2

mods:
Tailgate lock, Generic bedliner
285/75r16 BFG AT ko (32.9x11.4)
Sony CD player, Blaunpunkt 5.25" speakers
McGuard Wheel locks
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Never let your schooling interfere with your education --Mark Twain

 

do not get the rt/s. They are horrible even in dry weather.

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97 F-150 Flareside
S/C
4x4 5.4L auto 3.55 LS.


Mods so far:
K Air Filter
SUPERCHIP!
Westin Grille Guard
JVC 12 disc CD Changer
4 (and growing) 165 watt KC Daylighters
This KC thing is getting expensive

Future Plans
Hidden winch
Lift
Roll Bar


http://www.f150world.com/sprhck/

 

I have used the RT/S now for about 4 months and have had much better performance out of them than the AP's I had prior. The Michelin's, like I said before are usually a good tire I just can't say anymore about them since i've not seen or tried that tire. Also if you had problem with RT/S keeping traction and had the 5.4 that might have been part of it, I only have the 4.6 and have found them to be acceptable for everday use, If I had a 4X4 with the ORP and went off road at times, I probably would not use any of the tires offered by Ford except for maybe the Michelin and then only maybe. If your going to take your truck off road go out and buy a good off road tire if you use your truck for everyday driving then use one of the one offered by Ford.

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98 F150 XLT Super cab s/b
Two-Tone paint: Moonlight Blue w/Light Prairie Tan Accent
4.6L Auto 4X2
3.55ls 255/70r16
Premium sound w/6Disc changer
Captains chairs

 

thanks to you all, for replying, im more inclined to the michelins, im not gonna use my vehicle for off road, i own a 4x2 xlt expedition, so i think that the michelins would be just fine

 

I replaced my Firestones with Bridgestones Dueler AT's. They were one of the best rated AT tires currently on the market, and were very affordable. I got all 5 tires mounted/balanced for $635, well below the $650 max allowed for 16" and 17"...(mine were 265/70/17's). I don't have but about 400 miles on them, but I am definitely pleased with the ride and appearance. If your looking for an AT, I think they are your best bet for the money. I had also considered the BFG AT KO's, but they were about $80 more per tire.



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RED 93 SVT LIGHTNING #4293
99 EDDIE BAUER EXPEDITION 4X4

 

Just got rid of the Goodyear ATs 265/70r17.
What a worthless tire....
Put on the Cross Terrains in the same size. First choice was the BFG AT but couldn't get a set anywhere or any time soon...
Very happy with the Michelins so far. Very nice on the road, and no problem on sand. They are not nearly as aggressive as the BFGs or GYs. Very quiet, and handeling was improved. Installed new shocks at the same time...

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1999 F-150 4x4 XLT SC FS ORP Dark Graphite interior, Dark Toreador Red, Power (Driver's) Captain's Chairs, 6 Disk CD, Remote Keyless Entry, Rear Slider
5.4, 3.73
Mods:
Manik grill guard, Westin Nerfs, Lund Moon Visor, Leer TSC600 hard bed cover, Duraliner Drop-in bed liner. Deflecta Shield II bug guard, Ford Vent Visors, Remote Start, Lojack, Airaid FIPK.
Rancho RS-9000
Issues:
5.4 "Slapper" replaced with New 2K at 12k mi.
Driver's Door Crack Repaired at 15k mi.
Leaky Slider repaired
New A/C compressor
New GEM to fix 4x4 engagement issue

 

Just want to make sure you know you do NOT HAVE to get tires on Fords list! If that were the case, the choices in my size were both dogs based on past experience and how I use my truck. If you do take a set of of that list, go with the Michleins. I can't vouch for them personally, but they should give you a long life and a "premium" name (as well as price!).

My choice was set of Bridgestone Dueler AT's - I've been real happy so far.

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1997 F150 XLT, Flareside , Moonlight Blue, 4x2, SC, Auto, 4.6L, 3:08's, Cargo Cover by Century, bed liner, Blue Oval reciever hitch plug, Driver Design bug deflector, Monroe Reflex Shocks, 235/70/16 Bridgestone Dueler AT's, sliding rear window, captain's chairs, Valvoline Durablend Oil, Purolator Pure One Oil Filter, and 125,000 miles and counting!

 

just this evening pulled a guy out of some mud who had the Mich Crossterrains on a new explorer. They were packed full of muck. I'm still on GY AT/S tires, with 74000km on them.

Michelins will likely be a better all round tire, but from what i saw tonight, i wouldn't try them in anything other than dry grass. (and pavement!)

Bambino

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Bambino Worldwide
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1999 reg cab/short box/ORP/Silver on Dk Graphite - 3.55; 4.6l 5sp; Factory Tonneau; 40 chan CB/Maxrad Antenna; Kicker amp'd sub tubes; Rockford Fosgate components up front; Custom Exhaust; Mobil 1 5w30/Motorcraft FL820s; Amsoil Series 2k in the driveline.

[This message has been edited by bambino (edited 06-16-2001).]

 

Well, I don't do any mudding, but they were ok in deep sand...no problems. The Cross Terrains don't have a tread that is compatable with deep mud...I think it was more of driver issue than the tires. Mud is a far cry from dry grass....now, those GYs are another story...


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1999 F-150 4x4 XLT SC FS ORP Dark Graphite interior, Dark Toreador Red, Power (Driver's) Captain's Chairs, 6 Disk CD, Remote Keyless Entry, Rear Slider
5.4, 3.73
Mods:
Manik grill guard, Westin Nerfs, Lund Moon Visor, Leer TSC600 hard bed cover, Duraliner Drop-in bed liner. Deflecta Shield II bug guard, Ford Vent Visors, Remote Start, Lojack, Airaid FIPK.
Rancho RS-9000
Issues:
5.4 "Slapper" replaced with New 2K at 12k mi.
Driver's Door Crack Repaired at 15k mi.
Leaky Slider repaired
New A/C compressor
New GEM to fix 4x4 engagement issue

[This message has been edited by S-76 (edited 06-16-2001).]

 

sixguy is right on the money . . bridgestone dueler ATs are a great tire . .