F150 Tires

**breese29** · 03-17-2021, 02:52 PM

We want to replace the tires on our tow vehicle, a 2020 F-150. Currently it has Michelin LTX MS2 275/55/20. They ride great but feel soft when we are towing our TT. I want something with a higher load rating. Any suggestions? Many thanks!

**rootusrootus** · 03-17-2021, 03:07 PM

Most anything with an E load rating, and personally I avoid the "offroad" rated tires as that type of tread feels squirmy to me. So I'd go with a good quality (e.g. Michelin) highway tire with an E rating.

**TXkmpr** · 03-17-2021, 04:19 PM

For my Tundra I went with XL rated tires. Goodyear Eagle Sport, they are nice tires. As you are finding out there are not a lot of options with 275/55/20 tires.

**breese29** · 03-17-2021, 09:02 PM

You're right. Definitely slim pickins in this particular tire size.

**rootusrootus** · 03-17-2021, 09:32 PM

Wow, Tire Rack lists all of three choices at 275/55/20, and none of them would be my preferred choice for towing. There are a lot more options at 275/65, so that's probably what I would do, if I wanted to keep the stock wheels. Then get the ECU adjusted to reflect the slightly increased tire diameter.

**Wicked ace** · 03-18-2021, 11:02 AM

You could go to an 18" wheel and possibilities open up. My 2018 HDPP came with 18" wheels with a greater load capacity and load range C tires. Tire choices are still slim with LR-C, I replaced with Cooper ATS, but there are many choices including Michelin Defender in LR-E.

**Ctdecuir** · 03-25-2021, 08:37 AM

Hey Wicked ace, did you change from the load range C tires to E? I have a 2018 F150 HDPP with the original LT275/65R18 C tires, and it is time for a change. I'm curious how a 10-ply tire will ride vs the 6-ply in a HDPP truck.

**Wicked ace** · 03-25-2021, 09:05 AM

Originally Posted by Ctdecuir

Hey Wicked ace, did you change from the load range C tires to E? I have a 2018 F150 HDPP with the original LT275/65R18 C tires, and it is time for a change. I'm curious how a 10-ply tire will ride vs the 6-ply in a HDPP truck.

No, I'm still on the original tires which at 27k miles are starting to show they need replacement soon.

**Ctdecuir** · 03-25-2021, 09:37 AM

I have over 41k on the OEM tires, and we are leaving in early May for a 3k+ mile RV trip, so even though there is some tread left I want to change tires. The C load rated OEMs have been great and I most likely will go with the same as replacements, but wondered about the ride difference with E load tires (about $300 more than the OEMs!).

**That 1 Ron** · 03-25-2021, 09:39 PM

I know in the Toyo and Nitto tire lineup, you can go with either a LT265/60/20 that’s slightly narrower or a LT285/55/20 that’s slightly wider, both about a half inch taller than the OEM size and both are offered in a Load Range E.