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tire guys on here?
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09/18/09 10:30 PM
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Mike Keenan
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who on here sells tires? I need a set for my 2008 gutless ford f150 5.4. I am needing the 20" tires. the tires I have now are the 275/55/20 and the the pirelli scorpions, the worst set of tires I have even been around.
poor traction wet or dry, vibrate and just a really bad tire. this truck is a lease and I dont want to spend a whole lot.
I pull a boat very often and very rarely go off roading....
R.I.P. Mike "pappy" "broken rod" Green born 07-16-62 on to better fishing 06-10-08. www.basscat.com
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Re: tire guys on here?
[Re: Mike Keenan]
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09/19/09 12:08 AM
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K.D.
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I don't sell them but I'm about to buy a set of tires in the same size for my Tundra. I'm looking at Bridgestone Dueler HL Alenza and BF Goodrich Long Trail T/A. The Duelers are $169 at Discount Tire and the BFG's are $167. Have you used the search feature on DiscountTire.com and read the reviews? Their are 150-200 per tire on most tires. Here's a link to that size tire. I'm all ears if anyone posts any better deals.
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Re: tire guys on here?
[Re: K.D.]
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09/19/09 04:25 AM
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Mike Keenan
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I have a few friends that work at discount tire and I really want some Nitto Terra Grapplers, take a look at those.
avoid the pirellis at all cost
R.I.P. Mike "pappy" "broken rod" Green born 07-16-62 on to better fishing 06-10-08. www.basscat.com
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Re: tire guys on here?
[Re: Mike Keenan]
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09/19/09 06:45 AM
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Hexabob
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I have a few friends that work at discount tire and I really want some Nitto Terra Grapplers, take a look at those I was about to recommend these tires. I had a set on a F250 once and they were great. They do make them in the size you need.
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Re: tire guys on here?
[Re: Hexabob]
#3952358
09/19/09 03:49 PM
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5-20
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The reviews I've read about the terra grapplers mostly seem to indicate that they're a cheaper version of the toyo tires but are a really good tire, as long as you don't expect to get more than 40k out of them.
Toads for breakfast, lunch and dinner!
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Re: tire guys on here?
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09/19/09 04:40 PM
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Mac Town Fuzz
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The nitto's are great tires. I have several friends that swear by the pro comp's as well as Coopers, but I have no personal knowledge of them. I just put 270/55/20 Falkens on my F150. Not my first choice of tire, but I had a blowout, needed new tires and was short on cash. I got them at Discout Tire for $480 out the door including mounting and balancing. I've had them for about two months and so far have had no problems. I've had no issues with traction so far, but did read several reviews that were negative because of the traction.
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Re: tire guys on here?
[Re: Mac Town Fuzz]
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09/19/09 09:37 PM
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Mike Keenan
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I just need some tires that will last me another year and a half or so. my lease will be up and I will get me a used 2006 or 07 F250. this is the worst truck I have ever owned...
I want good wet traction for the rain and dealing with a slick ramp.
R.I.P. Mike "pappy" "broken rod" Green born 07-16-62 on to better fishing 06-10-08. www.basscat.com
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Re: tire guys on here?
[Re: Mike Keenan]
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09/20/09 01:07 AM
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Mac Town Fuzz
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What's wrong with your F150? I have an 07 FX4 that is the beat truck I've ever had.
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[Re: Mac Town Fuzz]
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09/21/09 12:37 AM
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Mike Keenan
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zero power when it comes to pulling my boat. my 2003 f150 was the bomb.
R.I.P. Mike "pappy" "broken rod" Green born 07-16-62 on to better fishing 06-10-08. www.basscat.com
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Re: tire guys on here?
[Re: Mike Keenan]
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09/21/09 02:51 AM
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K.D.
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Ford sells alot of trucks with some crazy rear end ratios. They offered the 5.4L with a 3.31 rear end ratio. They put a 3.08 in with the 4.6L engines! It's great when they're trying to win a fuel mileage war against the competition but it leaves a bad taste in peoples mouth when they unknowingly buy one and try to use it for towing and/or other other "real truck" applications.
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Re: tire guys on here?
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09/21/09 03:38 PM
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fordnut
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Interesting because the 08 5.4L is the 3valve and has more horses than the 97-03 5.4L 2valve. As stated what gears do you have? Did you get the towing package? What are you towing? 20" rims take a bit of power to turn as well. There are some inexpensive things you can do to improve the power.
Last edited by 97fordnut; 09/21/09 03:39 PM.
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Re: tire guys on here?
[Re: fordnut]
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09/21/09 08:15 PM
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Mike Keenan
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I do have the towing package. I have no clue on the gears. my woman has the 4.6 liter in her 2009 and that is greatness.that truck just runs so much better
R.I.P. Mike "pappy" "broken rod" Green born 07-16-62 on to better fishing 06-10-08. www.basscat.com
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Re: tire guys on here?
[Re: Mike Keenan]
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09/21/09 09:41 PM
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fordnut
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There are at least 3 combinations that come to mind with the tow package. 331 standard axle, 355 limited slip and 373 limited slip. You'll know it if it's the 373 LS because fuel mileage will suffer. Something sounds wrong if your having problems. How many miles is on it? It being a lease vehicle you probably hadn't done any mods but had to ask. 2010 Ford was planning on having a 6.2L V8 gas and a 4.4L V6 diesel as options for the F150 maybe a good time for a trade. The 5.4L has alot of low end torque and really shines when it comes to towing not so much on the high end. Sounds like yours is having issues but since it's a lease and sounds like you are getting out of it soon not sure I'd put a whole lot into it. What kind of air filtration are you using? Have you been cleaning the maf routinely? Kinda would like to know mileage.
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Re: tire guys on here?
[Re: fordnut]
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09/22/09 01:19 AM
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Mike Keenan
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it has had issues with power since new. it only has 25,000 miles. but no modifications at all since it is a lease. I just need some tires to get me through next year. the 20" tires are a new one for me. I think think it has something to do with the tires but ford highly spoke of the 20" tires.
I run amsoil synthetic oil and change the air filter every 2 oil changes.
even without a trailer behind it, it just seems like there is no power. I may take it to Bill Utter later this week and see what they can find?
R.I.P. Mike "pappy" "broken rod" Green born 07-16-62 on to better fishing 06-10-08. www.basscat.com
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Re: tire guys on here?
[Re: Mike Keenan]
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09/22/09 01:55 AM
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fordnut
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Yea definately take it to the dealer it isn't broken in good yet. I drive an 08 E250 w/5.4L with 50k service van everyday and I don't carry as much equipment tools and parts as I used to but I've pulled the boat with it a few times and it handles it just fine. I have a 97 F150 5.4L with a little over a 100k that has hauled the boat, 16' livestock trailer, utility trailer with 75hp John Deere and it handled it all fine. I did a homemade cold air intake mod and added a programer and added life to it that I never knew it had. Wished I would have done that a long time ago. But the bigger the wheels like 20"s will affect power issues as well as limits the kind of tires available. I read a post some time ago from another member here that when he bought his truck he requested they put 17"s on it just for the fact that the tires were a lot less expensive and had better choices in brands and types. amsoil is an excellent choice as long as you stay with the 5-20w. I always clean the MAF everytime I change the airfilter be very careful doing so and remember to pull the neg cable off the batt. Yea see what the dealer says especially if you tell him the reason you bought the thing with a 5.4 is for the towing power and from your past experience like with your 03. Not to mention how disapointed you are and will consider all of this when it comes time for your next purchase. I would be interested in hearing what the dealer says.
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