Almost time for new tires, what are you planning on getting after the stock tires wear out?

[ccough]

Only a couple hundred miles so far on the dueler ascent, but so far I like them. Better look, just as quiet, and efficiency seems to be very close to stock. Durability is still an unknown.

Thank you for the update; that is good information. Leaning a bit more in that direction...

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[scruvs]

Thank for the info. We actually had a set installed at the Costco in Billings today. Almost impossible to believe but we had a third tire go flat today about 20 miles from Costco. Took three hours to get there after the flat (about 7 of the Neely tire worms, and ten stops to air up. Total nightmare. Ford should be ashamed for putting such crap tires on the Lightning.

The Defenders are by the far the best AS tires I've ever had. The five miles of gravel and then three miles of damaged road up to our place was night and day with the Defenders.

I have no idea why the Grabbers failed. Three ruined tires in two days. My last flat in a car was over 30 years ago. And no idea why the Neely plugs didn't hold. I've never had a problem with them. It seemed like the belts in these tires were separated not allowing the plug to hold.

I need some help from the Michelin supporters on this thread with questions about Defender LTX vs. Primacy XC.

My ‘23 XLT SR came equipped with Michelin Primacy XC 275/65r18. I loved the ride. I’m at 30k miles with 3/32 and 4/32 on the tires.

I live in Florida, so I’m only concerned with heat and rain. After not hydroplaning, I prioritize range.

I’m leaning towards the Michelin Defender LTX M/S 2s from Sam’s club. I don’t really think I need a mud/snow tire but I’ve seen it described as an All Season tire on some sites. I think I might be confusing mud terrain vs all terrain.

Does anyone know how the Defender LTX M/S 2 will compare to the Primacy XC in terms of 100% road driving occasionally in torrential downpours.

 

[scruvs]

Before I order tires, is there anything specific that a shop needs to do differently to maintain tires for an EV?

Just have a 4-point lift? Anything else?

 

[Mach Turtle]

Although it's been mentioned elsewhere before, perhaps it's worth mentioning that where they put the lift is really important - frame rails where the little arrows point yes, battery case no. Techs who aren't used to EVs often seem to have difficulty discerning one from the other.

 

[Peddyr]

I need some help from the Michelin supporters on this thread with questions about Defender LTX vs. Primacy XC.

My ‘23 XLT SR came equipped with Michelin Primacy XC 275/65r18. I loved the ride. I’m at 30k miles with 3/32 and 4/32 on the tires.

I live in Florida, so I’m only concerned with heat and rain. After not hydroplaning, I prioritize range.

I’m leaning towards the Michelin Defender LTX M/S 2s from Sam’s club. I don’t really think I need a mud/snow tire but I’ve seen it described as an All Season tire on some sites. I think I might be confusing mud terrain vs all terrain.

Does anyone know how the Defender LTX M/S 2 will compare to the Primacy XC in terms of 100% road driving occasionally in torrential downpours.

I can't speak to the Primacy XCs, but I've had the Michelin Defenders that I got from Costco for almost a year now. Excellent tire. I'm averaging about 32k miles per year on my Lightning so I'll likely need new ones come spring time. I will probably buy them again if a better EV model still isn't available.

 

[BlueLightning]

Thinking of few options, and also front and rear bumper. Just drive few miles in town each day so range loss isn’t an issue…biggest hit will be the cost. LOL!

 

[BlueLightning]

Oh LOL, that’s just example tire look, that’s not my vehicle. But yes it is gone on that truck. Someone here will claim it.

 

[WildBlue]

Only a couple hundred miles so far on the dueler ascent, but so far I like them. Better look, just as quiet, and efficiency seems to be very close to stock. Durability is still an unknown.

I just put a set of these on 18" wheels (265/70 standard load) and they are great! These have the outline white letters, which looks really awesome against the Carbonized Gray of the truck. As for the tires themselves, they are nearly as quiet as the stock Hankook Dynapro AT2s. However, the Bridgestone's do ride slightly firmer over bumps I have felt, even though they are on 18" wheels vs the 20" factory wheels. Slightly more vibration felt in the steering wheel which I suspect are the tread lugs (it's much higher frequency than a tire imbalance).

Going to run them for a while and if I end up not liking them, will fall back to Michelin Defenders.

Edit: added picture of my current setup for reference.

 

[jetfixr1]

Only a couple hundred miles so far on the dueler ascent, but so far I like them. Better look, just as quiet, and efficiency seems to be very close to stock. Durability is still an unknown.

Can you provide an update on efficiency, wear, road noise, etc?

 

[outer_ dilemma]

Only a couple hundred miles so far on the dueler ascent, but so far I like them. Better look, just as quiet, and efficiency seems to be very close to stock. Durability is still an unknown.

Would also love an update on these. Debating between these and identically priced at Costco BFGoodrich - Trail-Terrain T/A

 

[Zprime29]

Would also love an update on these. Debating between these and identically priced at Costco BFGoodrich - Trail-Terrain T/A

Still very happy with them. I just rolled over 45k miles so around 11k on these tires. Tread seems to be holding up well but I haven't measured them to know exactly how well. I've only been through rain a couple times but had no trouble. No snow experience. They're still as quiet and efficient as day one. I was averaging 2.7 mph until it got hot. Now with the extra cooling required ( for me and the battery ) I'm averaging 2.4 mpk.

As long as I get at least 40k miles on them I'll be buying again.

 

[Tclark5]

I just crossed 30k miles and my rear tires are about done. They were originally on the fronts and I waited to late to rotate them to the back. I have the Hankook Dynopro AT2s that came stock on the Lariat 20 inch rims. I am actually thinking about going with the other stock option which is the General Grabber HTS 60 thinking I may pick up some range. The Hankooks are 41lbs and the Generals are 34lbs. Both my local ford dealers had no clue on EV specific truck tires and wanted to quote me on more aggressive truck tires that they put on ICE F150s. But most of those weight in the upper to mid 40lb range. So, what's everyone's opinion on tires to replace worn our stockers with? I want something that performs well, I do see my fair share of tractor paths around the farmland around here but nothing to crazy. I may do some beach sand driving once or twice a year. But I need the range to actually get to the beach first. Any recommendations would be greatly appreciated.

I had to replace two of my stock tires because of road hazards, I was thinking of replacing all 4, but I thought about has smooth the ride has always been. I decided to stay with the Generals that are stock.

 

[outer_ dilemma]

Still very happy with them. I just rolled over 45k miles so around 11k on these tires. Tread seems to be holding up well but I haven't measured them to know exactly how well. I've only been through rain a couple times but had no trouble. No snow experience. They're still as quiet and efficient as day one. I was averaging 2.7 mph until it got hot. Now with the extra cooling required ( for me and the battery ) I'm averaging 2.4 mpk.

As long as I get at least 40k miles on them I'll be buying again.

Nice. I went ahead and ordered a set from Costco.

These are one of two tires Costco offers for the Lightning that are devoted .”EV Compatible”. Not sure how much that is worth, but I figured it should help any needed warranty claims. Costco staff said that they will honor the warranty if the tires failed to make it through the full life.

 

[Zprime29]

Nice. I went ahead and ordered a set from Costco.

These are one of two tires Costco offers for the Lightning that are devoted .”EV Compatible”. Not sure how much that is worth, but I figured it should help any needed warranty claims. Costco staff said that they will honor the warranty if the tires failed to make it through the full life.

I recently picked up a Costco membership, that's good to know!

 

[fhteagle]

Doing tire shopping for my new to me '22 Lariat, 33k miles, which will definitely need new shoes before winter. I live in the mountains in Colorado, so need something that is going to perform very well in snow and ice but not completely crumble on gravel roads or melt in Moab heat.

Priorities:
- Snow, ice, slush, wet, and dry stopping ability
- Not getting stuck in slick clay or silt mud
- Strength enough to crawl over prairie dog holes and irrigation ditches without unseating the bead or bending a rim
- Minimal loss to efficiency
- minimal increase in noise
- not so worried about tread life, I'll never make warranty mileage up here no matter what I get

Here's the options I'm considering in rough order:
- Michelin Defender (seems like the best all around balance though with less aggressive tread pattern, especially on shoulders)
- Nokian Outpost (good winter and on road manners, meh efficiency?)
- Falken Wildpeak (has served us well on other vehicles here, but will definitely impact range )
- Toyo Open Country (not as good in winter supposedly)
- K03 (big loud and inefficient?)

Anything else I should be considering on this list?

I prefer to get top shelf tires as long as the cost is reasonable. That habit has saved me enough in insurance premiums and deductibles from avoided accidents I consider it very worth it to put good shoes on the ride.

Thanks in advance for your input...

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