^^^ The Coop Zeon LTZ, Hands-down.

You simply HAVE to seem 'em both up close in person. Dat 'Rugged' lookee Ghey in comparison - a real Nancy tahr! Which prolly 'splains why ol' KMACsausagelover took a shine to 'em...

My tire installer also agreed that the OEM and the LTZ were almost equal in weight. Just ensure you are referencing the correct model tire - they lookee similar at first.


MGD

 

LMFAO!!!

I couldn't agree more.

The Zeon LTZ is a fantastic all-around tahr. Had 'em on me '98, and put aboot 25K miles on 'em afore I solt 'er. Ye coon't hardly tell 'em sumbiches wore 't-all! Had 'em in a hairy spot 'er two whut wiff brush-pilin' 'n stump-jumpin' 'n sich ( a-hollerin' "YEE-HAW" 'n "Go Big Arnge" tha whole time ), 'n 'ey woon't get stuck fer nuffin'!

Good damn tahrs, aight? Ye ortta buy ye a set 'n be dun wiff it.

 

I think you're worrying about it/thinking too much, just get one or the other and be happy! The LTZs look more aggressive, but it was a complete wash for me on which to choose and I ended up with the BFG for a reason I can't even remember. Both are fine! The BFGs are a full on highway tire made to look all terrain-ish, the LTZs actually are an all terrain. LTs are more aggressive, but little worse MPG, historically.

 

Y'know -This is like dropping treats in the woods - the critters ALWAYS come out fer a looksee and a nibble. Every time!


MGD
(The less filling, less serious alternative)

 

Must've been a really good reason....

 

I know people that have had Coops wear early and not balance properly. And there's likely a reason why they have the cheapest AT available by over $50 per tire And the LTZ had no kind of warranty, which made me go "huh, I wonder why?" My family has been getting BFGs for a long time. I still would've gotten the Coops if Discount hadn't had $100 off on the BFGs and only $50 the Coops. Doesn't matter cause my tires never last very long anyway

 

OK So Here is What I decided to Do, Wheels, BMF Repr 6 20" Then I decided on a 2" Level Kit, and Run 1 Size tire bigger to fill out the rear Fender. Cooper Discoverer A/T3 275/60R20 I will post when the truck is completed, Looks like the Cooper A/T3 Got really good reviews, And the Wheels Were purchased by a good buddy for over 2000.00 I picked them up with only about 1000 Miles for 800.00 I thought of going with some Black and Machined wheels but with all the chrome on my truck I decided to stick with the chrome look, Here is what the wheels looked like on my Buddys F150

 

Hi.

You didn't say if it was a P-rated tire or the LT version ( I suspect P - I couldn't find that size in an LT ).

That being said, here is a real good point made by Kingfish: https://www.f150online.com/forums/5049525-post4.html

.. and is one reason I chose an XL-rated tire (I do some light towing).

Love the wheels!


MGD

 

I have two sets of the AT3's. I pulled the first set off when I got the chrome rims with new AT3's. They had about 21,000 miles on them. The treadware appeared even across all the tires and looked to be about 1/4 or maybe 1/3? worn. They were rotated about every 5,000 miles or so. I just put a set of the Discoverer M+S tires on for the winter. When I pulled the chrome rims off with the second set of AT3's, again the treadware was fine and they hardly looked worn. They are at about 8,100 miles and rotated once.

 

If I'm not mistaken and I will research it, But isn't the A/T3 Load Rated Better then the stock Perilli I already have on it, Also this is my Daily driver and I do Tow a 22 VLV Wakesetter, about 4800Lbs , I will look into it, This was a suggestion of my Local tire shop I have dealt with for 30 years, I do trust them, But I'm interested in the comparison rating,

 

OK so I pulled up all the specks, and Of Course going with an LT will give you quite a bit more load rating, And It's a great choice depending on your Truck Needs, Pulling a huge load etc. Here is what I found,

Stock F150 Pirelli Scorpion ART Load rating. 2403 Lbs Per side,
Cooper Discoverer A/T3 2679Lbs Per side
Cooper Discoverer A/T3 LT 3754Lbs Per side, ( Yes Way off the Charts and A great choice for some) But if The A/T3 with a rating of 2679 Lbs is better then what Ford puts on there Trucks stock and they are confident in the rating, I feel the ones I chose for My driving habits should be great, But If I'm Hauling a Huge Trailer and 7000 + Yes I would defiantly go with the LT, 75% of my driving is Non Towing related, Shoot I live in Oregon, I'd Be lucky to tow my boat 25 % of the time, ( Weather sucks here!!!) But I do feel better about my Choice now that you guys mentioned it, But this is great info to know next time I shop for tires, I tend to just trust, and now I know what to look for!!

 

Sounds good to me! Glad you got everything sorted out Make sure to show us the final product!

 

For sure!! Should have it done in the next couple of days!!

 

Good for you. Just one other thing I wanted to add about mine. When I ordered the first set I went with the 113 C-Load Range LT tire. I wanted a "tougher" tire for the hills of West Virginia. After I had them put on the truck, in my case, it road like a Tank. I could feel every bump and pebble in the road. About a few days later I went back and told them. They suggested that I go back to a "P" rated tire. So I did. So now all is good. I also tow a 14x7 V-nose tandem axle enclosed trailer with my Polaris Ranger in it. Total weight with gear is about 3,400-3,500 lbs. Also , the first summer I had the truck I bought a Keystone Bullet Premiere travel trailer. It was about 33' long in total with a dry weight of around 5,900 lbs., With gear I was around 6,600-6,700 lbs. and it towed just fine with the "P" tires. So I have no problems towing with these tires.

 

Good to know, I'm sticking with the P rating and I'm sure it will ride nice and I will have no Load related issues! Thanks for the input!!