Changing to light smaller tires

[JediNut]

Are your Ridge Grapplers SL or E rated? My recommendation was an SL so that is a difference of almost 20 lbs per tire. Shouldn't be a fuel killer. However, sounds like he needs E rated due to his tow requirements.

Mine are E rated... 61 lbs each. :-(

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Nitto&tireModel=Ridge+Grappler&partnum=865QR0RIG

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[fgutz3rd]

I opted to go with the Nitto Recon Grappler A/T 295/70/R18 116S SL BSW. They only weigh 53 pounds. I was hesitant to go with an SL tire but after speaking to a tire guy he said I would be okay. I hope so

 

[RocketPack12]

I opted to go with the Nitto Recon Grappler A/T 295/70/R18 116S SL BSW. They only weigh 53 pounds. I was hesitant to go with an SL tire but after speaking to a tire guy he said I would be okay. I hope so

Can I have a 1 month update on the Recon Grapplers? Especially interested in how the perform in wet conditions!

 

[fgutz3rd]

It’s only rained once up here on South Texas. Luckily I was driving on I-35 heading home driving 70 to 75. To me they handled well driving on Normal mode. That’s about the only rain so far.

 

[fordhouston]

any LT rated tire will decrease your fuel economy regardless of your powertrain.

 

[fgutz3rd]

Yeah I’m getting shitty. Thinking about getting rid of it. I thought at the best minimum. I’d at least hit 20. This thing is worse than a regular V-8

 

[RuggedGoods]

Dude. You are both overreacting and getting some very poor advice.

tires are rated for load carrying, not towed trailer weights. SL tires do not have a “1000 lbs each” tow rating. You also do not need tires rated for 10,000 lbs just to tow a trailer.
if you want fuel economy, drop to an LT tire. Load range E is pretty overkill for an f150. Sure, they might be a little more stable while towing. But a regular tire will also tow fine.

Get the lightest 275/70/18 you can find (ideally 51 psi max pressure and not 44), keep your highway speed under 75, and you’ll see much better mpg.

 

[fgutz3rd]

Thanks man. I appreciate that

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