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Old 11-25-2022, 02:00 AM   #21
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TV Tires: looking for feedback.

2019 4x4 Ram 1500 w/tow package. came new with Goodyear Wrangler 265/75R18. tires lasted till 44k to my amazement. i want to upgrade to a higher load range that would support 8500lbs. any suggestions/reviews?
The BF Goodrich KO2s we bought in 2019. Now have close to 60 000 miles on them. They're a load range D. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them, and plan to buy another set within a few months.
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Old 11-25-2022, 04:25 AM   #22
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I have the Falken Wildpeaks A/T 3W tires on my truck. they are great I am very happy with them, I have had the BFG KO2 and so far I like the performance of the Falkens better.
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Old 11-25-2022, 04:57 AM   #23
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When I had my '19 F150 and was looking to band-aid things up as I was towing close to GVWR and rear axle limits, I swapped out my P-rated tires for Cooper AT3 LTs, LRE. The Coopers got rid of the squishy/porpoising feel I would often get with the P-rated tires.

I was also very pleased with the quietness of the tire. While it has a somewhat rugged tread appearance, this didn't really translate into a lot more road noise or a rough feel.
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Old 11-25-2022, 06:27 AM   #24
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this is a good visualizer if you decide to change sizes for the tires …some places like walmart i believe will not put on anything other then the oem size unless you take the wheels to them individually.

gives you visual plus rpm’s and speed offset i think https://tiresize.com/comparison/
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Old 11-25-2022, 08:42 AM   #25
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TV Tires: looking for feedback.

2019 4x4 Ram 1500 w/tow package. came new with Goodyear Wrangler 265/75R18. tires lasted till 44k to my amazement. i want to upgrade to a higher load range that would support 8500lbs. any suggestions/reviews?
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What are attempting to haul in a 1/2 ton truck that requires the tires to support 8500lbs?
I'm assuming your towing a rv weighing 8500lbs not loading that much on a 1/2 ton truck.
But even towing a rv weighing in at 8500lbs equals a tongue weight well north of a 1000lbs putting it right at the payload limit of a 1/2 ton truck by the time you load everyone & everything else into the truck.
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Old 11-25-2022, 04:01 PM   #26
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I have the same Cooper tires as mentioned above. Bought them online at Walmart.com and had them shipped to the local Wally's auto in Castroville and they mounted/balanced them. They are LRE (10 ply). The Coopers had a recent build date (a month or two old) and were manufactured in Arkansas per the plant code. Much better ride than the previous off brands installed (Americus Commercial). I will not try to understand the 8500 lb. weight reference.
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Old 11-25-2022, 04:02 PM   #27
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Curious?
What are attempting to haul in a 1/2 ton truck that requires the tires to support 8500lbs?
I'm assuming your towing a rv weighing 8500lbs not loading that much on a 1/2 ton truck.
But even towing a rv weighing in at 8500lbs equals a tongue weight well north of a 1000lbs putting it right at the payload limit of a 1/2 ton truck by the time you load everyone & everything else into the truck.
Have you weighed a bullet proofed F150? All those steel plates can get heavy!
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Old 12-07-2022, 05:21 PM   #28
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I second the recommendation on BFG
I also upgraded to BFG KO2's, 275/55/20, D rated. I’ve had them since May. I run 45 psi when not towing and 65 psi when I have the trailer

They are a little louder, it doesn’t ride like a passenger car, which I did not expect. I also have airbags.

I also looked at Michelins but they did not come in my OEM size, and Yokohama. I ended up with BFG because they are available and
Carried everywhere plus I like the more aggressive tread for hunting.
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Old 12-07-2022, 08:38 PM   #29
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My Goodyear Wranglers are terrible in the Mud. Toyo Open Countries did much better off road. Have to put in 4 wheel drive on wet grass to move.
My truck came with Goodyear Wranglers. I replaced them at around 12000 as they just had no grip at all in the snow. Replaced them with coopers. I've had great luck with any and all coopers I've put on all my vehicles. Just my experience. Everyone has their favs im sure. LOL
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Old 12-08-2022, 07:42 AM   #30
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I hated my last pair of BFG KO2’s. They did not wear well at all even with 5k mile rotation. Put on a set of Falken Wildpeak AT3W’s and have been super happy thus far with just over 9k on them. They are wearing much better than the KO2’s. Quiet, with great traction both wet and dry. The final test is coming as winter arrives. We’ll see how they do in snow, though I’m expecting positive results based on tread design and the three peaks rating.
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