Hey hey!
Looking for maximum tire fitments and tire suggestions.
Things I'm looking to fulfill:
#1- 10 ply is a MUST
#2- Prefer a "Non-suspension" largest tire fit-
#3- Prefer a RT or Hybrid tire design due to road/mud/sand/dirt/highly slick driving environments
Last week we purchased a 2015 Expedition EL XLT w/ 3.5L Eco boost & tow package to replace our recently wrecked 1999 GMC K2500 Suburban 6.5 TD. Needed something to be a reliable family hauler while allowing me to tow trailers/boats/camper to where ever we may need it with payloads upwards to 8,000lbs+ both on road and OFF-road in both dirt, sand and mud which is where I need some help.
Currently this has the stock wheels and tires 275/65/R18
I had 285/75/R16 Federal Xplora RT on my K2500 that fit with some trimming but on this newer SUV i'd rather stray away from the cutting and welding applications if possible. In my ventures of seeking 10 ply tires I came across these as being highly recommended and well reviewed- Kenda Klever RT
I'd like to keep it as close to "stock" ride suspension height as possible for multiple reasons:
#1- I JUST HAD TO BUY A VECHICLE IN THIS CURRENT USED MARKET...
#2- I have young kids 3- one being a 8 month old
#3- less wear on suspension with changed/stressed ride geometry
At the moment I'm very impressed with the Expedition- Power has been shocking both HP & TQ (especially compared to the 6.5 Turbo Diesel)
Looking for maximum tire fitments and tire suggestions.
Things I'm looking to fulfill:
#1- 10 ply is a MUST
#2- Prefer a "Non-suspension" largest tire fit-
#3- Prefer a RT or Hybrid tire design due to road/mud/sand/dirt/highly slick driving environments
Last week we purchased a 2015 Expedition EL XLT w/ 3.5L Eco boost & tow package to replace our recently wrecked 1999 GMC K2500 Suburban 6.5 TD. Needed something to be a reliable family hauler while allowing me to tow trailers/boats/camper to where ever we may need it with payloads upwards to 8,000lbs+ both on road and OFF-road in both dirt, sand and mud which is where I need some help.
Currently this has the stock wheels and tires 275/65/R18
I had 285/75/R16 Federal Xplora RT on my K2500 that fit with some trimming but on this newer SUV i'd rather stray away from the cutting and welding applications if possible. In my ventures of seeking 10 ply tires I came across these as being highly recommended and well reviewed- Kenda Klever RT
I'd like to keep it as close to "stock" ride suspension height as possible for multiple reasons:
#1- I JUST HAD TO BUY A VECHICLE IN THIS CURRENT USED MARKET...
#2- I have young kids 3- one being a 8 month old
#3- less wear on suspension with changed/stressed ride geometry
At the moment I'm very impressed with the Expedition- Power has been shocking both HP & TQ (especially compared to the 6.5 Turbo Diesel)