Gen2 - Larger Tires

[Oliver Mihm]

Have a Gen 2 SportTrac (2008 model, but built in June 2007).

Have the 18" rims, but always thought the OEM tires looked wimpy (had the 235/65/18).

Did loads of reading on web (mostly here!) to see what tire size I could increase to, without rubbing (and without vehicle modification).



Ended up going with 265/60/18. It's about a half-inch larger in diameter, and a bit over an inch wider.



They look awesome! And no rubbing.



Also... the OEM tires (Michelin Cross terrain) lasted only 20k miles... ugh.

Based on another posting, I called Michelin. They had me go to a local dealer (Discount Tire), who checked the wear pattern, etc... End result:

Got Michelin LTX MS/2's at a deep discount. Very worthwhile to make that phone call! And minimal hassle.

The MS/2's (after a few hundred miles) feel great. Road noise is minimal, and pleased with traction so far...



Hope this info helps the next guy/gal that is looking...



I'll try to take a picture and add that to post later...

 

[Aaron Yarbough]

I had a similar experience with my OEM Michelin Cross Terrains although I got 39K miles out of mine. Went to Discount Tire Company and after the Michelin warranty credit I walked out with a set of BFG Long Trails for $248.54 (after the $60 mail in rebate). I could not have been any happier:banana: with the way it turned out.

Within 48 hours of having the new tires mounted, I was hauling 1000 lbs of ceramic tile in the bed w/minimal tire squat and very good handling. So far i'm very pleased...