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**Bowser4x4** · 10-25-2009, 12:14 AM

Truck needs new shoes.... got a flat on the way home from the eldest soccer game today {They lost 2nd round of the tourney

} and as I helped the 12 year old change the tire {he needs to learn

} noticed that the tread is down. Can't complain too much...I have 54k on the tires and on a 4wd F150, that ain't bad.

Now, the problem.....what tires to get. On our other F150, we have the Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo....been a great tire and have about 50k on those also {Hopefully that truck goes away before it needs new tires also}. Normally I would just go with a set of those, BUT and here is the but.... The 2008 has 20" rims...and from the Tire Rack, the Bridgestones are $225.00each....$900.00 plus mounting/tax/etc.....and there goes the XD-M I have been looking at.

The Firestone Destination A/T's have a good rating with the Tirerack, but my experience with Firestone Tires goes back to the 80's and the old 721's...so not much help there. I know that Bridgestone owns Firestone so an assumption is that they are good tires also. Cost on those is $141.00

Or I could go with the stock tires: Pirelli Scorpion ATR.... They have been a good tire, especially in wear, but the snow grip is not the best and I usually have to hit the 4wd switch pulling the boat out of the water. Cost on these is $134.00 each.

Looked at the BFG All Terrain T/A's, but they are very heavy which will kill the gas mileage and make more noise that I really want to have to put up with. Since this truck is a 08 and has already hit 54k, I spend a lot of time in the truck. Most of it is highway, but boat pulling, hunting, and getting to and from work in the snow is part of the truck's duties.

Particulars are:

2008 Ford F150 4x4 Super Crew
Tire size: 275-55 R20

Going to stick with an A/T tire....any inputs? Anyone running any of the other tires? Need to do this quick....don't see any reason to pay to fix a tire when new ones are on the way.

Thanks for the help

Woof
Bowser

RodsnRides · 10-25-2009, 12:23 AM

I highly suggest staying with the Bridgestone Duelers. Great tire. Have them on the '98 Silverado Z-71 4X4. Long life, good grip, stay "clean" (as in, throw off snow and mud to keep grip), and quiet on the highway-not a lot of annoying tire noise.

Firestone 2nd choice. Stepson has them on his Durango. Seem good.

Stay away from BFG. Suck in the wet (rain). Big time. Hydroplane city.

NBollinger · 10-25-2009, 12:28 AM

I just put the Firestone Destination A/T on my 2004 F-150 Lariat to the tune of $900.00. However, great tires for highway and light/medium off road. Great on wet roads as well.

hopidude1 · 10-25-2009, 12:49 AM

Try the Yokohama AT-S I have these on my 02 2500 Hd GMC and they work great and after doing some research they are one of the few Truck tires that have a mileage warrn. I live in an are of snow,Ice, Rain and mud and they clean-out well and are quite on the road. Good luck on your choice and I know it can be a big bite on the cheek pad.
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CdnInAz · 10-25-2009, 01:14 AM

not sure if they are available in size you need, but suggest you take a look at Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armor. Great AT tire, have the snowflake rating so great in snow, are decent on dry highway, and mine did not seem to impact gas mileage. The Silent Armor name means the sidewalls are Kevlar, and in my experience that is not just a gimic, they really stand up to abuse.

**mbpe912** · 10-25-2009, 02:05 AM

Toyo open country??

**silvernightmare** · 10-25-2009, 02:15 AM

I have Road Hugger XRT's of my 04 Ram and I have not complaints. Plenty of tread.

fireblast713 · 10-25-2009, 04:10 AM

Dang... pricy tires there. Glad I drive a sedan, I get mine for $50 a pop

bigun · 10-25-2009, 07:44 AM

Look hard at Cooper tires, I run them on my 05 F150 4x4 and have never had an issue with them. Plus they are currently running a $75 rebate on a full set.

**deadeye1964** · 10-25-2009, 07:51 AM

I have a Toyota FJ, it still has the original set of Bridgestone Duelers after 50,000 miles. They have worn evenly an I rotate after 5,000 miles. I will but nothing else. I still have a lot of tread left. Very quite on the highway and I only do light offroad.

I have bought more expensive tires in the past but none have lasted this long.

View Poll Results: New Truck Tires....275-55-R20's
Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revos	25	48.08%
Firestone Destination A/T	3	5.77%
Pirelli Scorpion ATR (OEM)	2	3.85%
Other Brand/Models	22	42.31%
Voters: 52. You may not vote on this poll

10-25-2009, 12:14 AM	#1
Bowser4x4 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 568	New truck tire time.....ouch$$$ Truck needs new shoes.... got a flat on the way home from the eldest soccer game today {They lost 2nd round of the tourney} and as I helped the 12 year old change the tire {he needs to learn} noticed that the tread is down. Can't complain too much...I have 54k on the tires and on a 4wd F150, that ain't bad. Now, the problem.....what tires to get. On our other F150, we have the Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo....been a great tire and have about 50k on those also {Hopefully that truck goes away before it needs new tires also}. Normally I would just go with a set of those, BUT and here is the but.... The 2008 has 20" rims...and from the Tire Rack, the Bridgestones are $225.00each....$900.00 plus mounting/tax/etc.....and there goes the XD-M I have been looking at. The Firestone Destination A/T's have a good rating with the Tirerack, but my experience with Firestone Tires goes back to the 80's and the old 721's...so not much help there. I know that Bridgestone owns Firestone so an assumption is that they are good tires also. Cost on those is $141.00 Or I could go with the stock tires: Pirelli Scorpion ATR.... They have been a good tire, especially in wear, but the snow grip is not the best and I usually have to hit the 4wd switch pulling the boat out of the water. Cost on these is $134.00 each. Looked at the BFG All Terrain T/A's, but they are very heavy which will kill the gas mileage and make more noise that I really want to have to put up with. Since this truck is a 08 and has already hit 54k, I spend a lot of time in the truck. Most of it is highway, but boat pulling, hunting, and getting to and from work in the snow is part of the truck's duties. Particulars are: 2008 Ford F150 4x4 Super Crew Tire size: 275-55 R20 Going to stick with an A/T tire....any inputs? Anyone running any of the other tires? Need to do this quick....don't see any reason to pay to fix a tire when new ones are on the way. Thanks for the help Woof Bowser __________________ The clever combatant imposes his will on the enemy, but does not allow the enemy's will to be imposed on him. -Sun Tzu Armory Specifications & Inventory: TOP SECRET Last edited by Bowser4x4; 10-25-2009 at 12:17 AM.
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10-25-2009, 12:23 AM	#2
RodsnRides XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 120	Bridgestone I highly suggest staying with the Bridgestone Duelers. Great tire. Have them on the '98 Silverado Z-71 4X4. Long life, good grip, stay "clean" (as in, throw off snow and mud to keep grip), and quiet on the highway-not a lot of annoying tire noise. Firestone 2nd choice. Stepson has them on his Durango. Seem good. Stay away from BFG. Suck in the wet (rain). Big time. Hydroplane city.
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10-25-2009, 12:28 AM	#3
NBollinger XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 616	I just put the Firestone Destination A/T on my 2004 F-150 Lariat to the tune of $900.00. However, great tires for highway and light/medium off road. Great on wet roads as well. __________________ XD .45ACP Tactical Kimber Stainless Custom II .45 ACP Ruger GP100 .357 S&W Model 915 9MM Beretta 92FS 9MM Mossberg 535 ATS 12 ga. Mossberg 100 ATR .30-'06 Stag Arms Model 3
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10-25-2009, 12:49 AM	#4
hopidude1 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Utah Posts: 17	Try the Yokohama AT-S I have these on my 02 2500 Hd GMC and they work great and after doing some research they are one of the few Truck tires that have a mileage warrn. I live in an are of snow,Ice, Rain and mud and they clean-out well and are quite on the road. Good luck on your choice and I know it can be a big bite on the cheek pad. <input id="gwProxy" type="hidden"><!--Session data--><input onclick="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" type="hidden"> __________________ The only promise the Govt. kept to the Native people is \"We will take your Land!\"
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10-25-2009, 01:14 AM	#5
CdnInAz XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: northern edge of greater Phoenix, Az Posts: 125	not sure if they are available in size you need, but suggest you take a look at Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armor. Great AT tire, have the snowflake rating so great in snow, are decent on dry highway, and mine did not seem to impact gas mileage. The Silent Armor name means the sidewalls are Kevlar, and in my experience that is not just a gimic, they really stand up to abuse. __________________ A proud Canadian, proudly residing in the United States of America, and happily living in Arizona Springfield XD 9 mm Ruger 10/22 - well my son calls that one his my wish list - 45 revolver, decisions decisions Last edited by CdnInAz; 10-25-2009 at 02:22 AM.
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10-25-2009, 02:05 AM	#6
mbpe912 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Tampa bay area Posts: 2,046	Toyo open country?? __________________ "Don't know where to begin It's like my world's caving in And I tried but i can't control my fear Where do I go from here? I will swim in the deep Cuz You'll be next to me You're in the eye of the storm and the calm of the sea, You're never out of reach God You know where I've been You were there with me then You were faithful before You'll be faithful again I'm holding Your hand" Lyrics from the Band Mikeschair "Let the water rise"
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10-25-2009, 02:15 AM	#7
silvernightmare XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Glendale, Arizona Posts: 433	I have Road Hugger XRT's of my 04 Ram and I have not complaints. Plenty of tread. __________________ XD45-Springfield 1911-Desert Eagle 50 A.E.-91/30 Mosin Nagant-Taurus PT22-Taurus PT92-Savage 10 FP 308- LR-308-Stag 1R-REM 870 Express-Rom WASR-10
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10-25-2009, 04:10 AM	#8
fireblast713 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 105	Dang... pricy tires there. Glad I drive a sedan, I get mine for $50 a pop
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10-25-2009, 07:44 AM	#9
bigun XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southern Iowa Posts: 3,997	Look hard at Cooper tires, I run them on my 05 F150 4x4 and have never had an issue with them. Plus they are currently running a $75 rebate on a full set. __________________ Police Firearms, Defensive Tactics, tactical firearms instructor. Beretta certified armorer.
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10-25-2009, 07:51 AM	#10
deadeye1964 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 190	I have a Toyota FJ, it still has the original set of Bridgestone Duelers after 50,000 miles. They have worn evenly an I rotate after 5,000 miles. I will but nothing else. I still have a lot of tread left. Very quite on the highway and I only do light offroad. I have bought more expensive tires in the past but none have lasted this long. __________________ "Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe." Albert Einstein
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