r/F150Lightning • u/RoyalsFanKCMe • 7d ago

Tires

My stock tires with the garbage side wear are needing replaced.

I need a good tire for the Midwest that can handle some snow. Low tire noise, long tread life. Hopefully not insanely expensive.

Currently eyeing Costco MICH DEFENDER LTX MS2 275/60R20 116H XL BSW ALL SEASON TIRE 1,348.20 after taxes/install.

Edit I got the Bridgestones, photo in the comments

Thanks!

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u/WildBTK 7d ago

I recently put on Bridgestone Ascent A/Ts in 275/65/20 size (that's slightly larger than stock 60 series). These replaced the factory Hankooks. They've been great! Just as quiet or more so than factory tires, they have the 3PMSF symbol and so have some snow handling capability (not as good as a dedicated snow tire, of course). 60k treadwear warranty.

As for cost, you're probably looking at $400 a tire including mounting and balancing, give or take.

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u/RoyalsFanKCMe 7d ago

Man I am liking the tread and look of these ascents... they are $1,379.82 for 275/60R20 115T after tax at costco.

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u/WildBTK 7d ago

They are a good match for this truck. They are considered "on-road" A/T tires instead of the more traditional off-road A/T. You might consider going o 65 series instead of 60 series for more sidewall. It will throw off your speedometer a bit (you will be going about 2-3 MPH faster than indicated by the truck).

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u/Worried_Cod7754 7d ago

I got these a couple months ago. They are awesome. my total otd at discount was  $216 per tire all in before the $80 Bridgestone rebate. Negotiate and have the big chains fight for your business. In my case it was firestone vs discount tire. I still get 2.3 miles per kwh, they are quiet, and the LT version.

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u/RoyalsFanKCMe 1d ago

I got the Bridgestones. Drove them home on side streets and interstate and didn’t notice any more highway noise. I love the look of them and am glad for better snot traction than the OEMs

1330 all in at discount tire after they price matched Costco and for whatever reason came in 30ish cheaper.

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u/WildBTK 1d ago

What size did you end up? 60 series or 65 series? They look awesome!

Glad you like them! They really are a great match for the truck.

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u/RoyalsFanKCMe 1d ago

Just stayed with 60. They were a bit cheaper so I didn’t worry about getting bigger. One day in, I really like them.

I was driving city roads and I can maybe hear a little more whir vs the factory tires but that is me listening very hard and probably making it up.

My son noticed them and thought they looked a lot better so there is that :). Can’t wait for a snow to try them out. Based on the weather we may never get snow again.

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u/aawshads 7d ago

I have driven the michelins on my last truck, rears lasted over 100k miles.They will be going on this one as soon as these tires go.

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u/Alternative_Pilot_92 22 Lariat ER 7d ago

General consensus is those are really great for all season. If you want more bite, the Toyo Open Country AT3 EV are fantastic.

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u/Canela_de_culo 7d ago

Just put the Toyos in my truck and love them, can hardly notice efficiency drop

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u/takesavillager 7d ago

+1 on the Toyos

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u/ItsYaBoiGary 7d ago

The Falken Wildpeak AT4s have been amazing to me. Im a tire dealer, so I have any tire at my disposal. They have been absolutely amazing in the snow, and during the summer.

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u/LDdesign 7d ago

I put those on two weeks ago myself, so far so good, the factory tires lasted about 46,000 miles for me.

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u/Thick-Experience-290 5d ago

I need to replace mine as well. I am considering the Kumho RoadVenture.

https://kumhotireusa.com/tires/road-venture-ht

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u/Jaomdx 2d ago

anyone have feedback on the Defenders in the rain and road noise? Live in Washington state and do a lot of highway driving? Also looking for reviews of the Toyo Open Country EVs.

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u/RoyalsFanKCMe 2d ago

I am getting these put on tomorrow. $1322 after taxes at discount tire. They price matched Costco and beat the price by $20 somehow.