Anyone regret going to LT Load E tires?

[duneslider]

I've got 285/60R20 Toyo MTs and the ride has been fine. Would rather have AT3s like on my F150 if I had it to do over, as they're around 13lbs lighter. Between the weight and larger size I have to lock out 9&10 gear to keep it from being a total dog at highway speeds and mileage sucks. I live down half a mile of dirt road and travel rough county roads so it's not a huge deal though

Toyo mt's are the heaviest tire I have run on my jeep, they last amazingly well for a mud tire but are extremely heavy. 33's were heavier than bfg 35's.

 

[JasonH]

After having more than my fair share of flats on the expedition I am thinking that moving to some BFG AT LT tires might be what I need. I know the ride will be more firm with LT tires but how bad are we talking here? I have had them on trucks in the past but these were solid axle trucks that rode rough either way.

I am just curious if anyone has found them to be terribly offensive on the expedition. I do tow a camper and drive on dirt roads a lot.

Most of my driving is on paved roads, but the upgrade was worth it for me. Load "E" provided much more peace of mind as far as puncture resistance and more stable towing, as well as high-speed (75+) driving. If you have a Discount Tire nearby, I think they will let you return the tires within a reasonable period if you decide they aren't for you.

 

[Pawpaw]

That's the tire I am looking at, I hadn't seen the 275/70r18 though, I was looking at 275/65r18 (stock). Any fitment or rubbing issues with that tire?

No rubbing at stock FX4 height. Quiet on the highway also. Tires are 33.2x 11 so pretty close to being an inch taller then the stock 275x65x18 Michelin Primacy tires. A lot better looking tire than the older TA/KO model

 

[1111ExpyEL1111]

Not a bad looking tire, thanks for the suggestion.

I have Nokian Rotiva's on both our 2012 and 2016 Expy's. You WILL NOT be disappointed!

 

[chuck s]

I'm curious about all the flat tires. What kind of flats are you getting? Gonna jink myself but I've had Expeditions with P-metric tires since 2007, at least 200,000 miles, and never experienced a flat tire on either of them.

-- Chuck

 

[MartinB]

I got myself these Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT in 275/75R18. I could not be any happier. they are surprisingly quiet on highway for a fairly agressive tire. if you plan offroading it does work well.

 

[sjwelds]

I got myself these Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT in 275/75R18. I could not be any happier. they are surprisingly quiet on highway for a fairly agressive tire. if you plan offroading it does work well.

Any lift/leveling kit on your Expedition?

 

[duneslider]

I'm curious about all the flat tires. What kind of flats are you getting? Gonna jink myself but I've had Expeditions with P-metric tires since 2007, at least 200,000 miles, and never experienced a flat tire on either of them.

-- Chuck

When I had the stock michelins the flats were all slow leaks and on two occasions the tire place told me they were small rocks that were lodged and piercing the tire. All leaks showed after trips to Moab, only drove dirt roads nothing crazy.

I bought the current Big O AT's hoping they would be a bit better than the stock michelins. Almostall the flats have been large, two tires now have been replaced due to the store not feeling like they can fix them. All have been through the tread, no sidewall damage. One flat occurred on the road, very large hole. One flat was a large hole again driving a dirt road to cut down a Christmas tree, this one the tire had to be replaced. One hole was a smaller leak, and was repaired. This last one turned out to be two holes, one small leak and one large hole, tire was replaced. By large, I have been able to easily fit my large craftsman flat blade screw driver through the hole.

They ended up not having the tires I wanted in stock so they are bringing them in and I will get them put on later, although, I have two new tires on it now but I don't trust them at all.

 

[Expediter]

from, my experience, load Range E has been a great choice....like you i was concerned...fortunately my experience has been very positive. I drive a 2020 Max FX4 with Ready Lift 3/2. level. OEM 18" FX4 Rims. From day one of delivery, I ran Nitto Ridge Grappler 305/60/R18 for 30k miles until i got tired of the noise, the drifting and the dangerous handling/slipping on rainy roads. Currently running Cooper Discoverer AT XLT 305 65 R18. This is an E load tire. I run them at 38 PSI. No bag, no drift, quiet, & smooth. Can air them way up when i want to tow 7500 travel trailer. I too was concerned about a harsh ride, but this has not been the case whatsoever...the ride has improved and I'm glad i did it. I think the extra plies add some needed support that P tires lack, especially with the larger tires on the 18" rims and lower psi. I spend a good amount of time on the highway between sandy farms and citrus groves here in Florida as well as some long-distance runs north...the grapplers were great off-road and looked cool, but miserable on the road esp after some mileage. The Cooper Discoverer AT XLT Loa Range E has been a great pairing for the last 5000k miles thus far.

 

[tekrsq]

I went from E rated Michelins to P rated Firestone Destination A/T's. Biggest mistake of my life. Should've stayed with E rated tires.