New Tires For Our New 2024 XLT Max

[tjj00025]

Hey there! I'm new to the forum, but I've been reading for a few months while we waited for our ordered XLT Max to arrive. I'd like to thank y'all for the insight and participation. I don't think I've had a question I haven't found answered after a couple searches. Here's our new ride!



With only about 75 miles on the original Michelin Primacy XC's, we used our local Discount Tire (America's Tire here in CA) to swap out for the Michelin Defender LTX M/S2 in 275 /65 R18 116T XL. Wanted a slightly larger size, but anything larger was E-rated. While we will tow on occasion, the 70,000mi warranty and softer ride made the choice over the E-rated version for the family taxi/road trip car.

I have the previous version of these tires on my F-350 (much larger/E-rated) and have loved them, so naturally was excited to try them on the SUV. We did about 40 miles of driving today after swapping the tires and immediately noticed the improved grip. We don't get much rain in our part of CA, but as the road trip car she will see plenty of rain, dirt roads, and snow in the years to come; need to order some chains for the winter!

Additionally, I was hoping someone might want the Primacy XCs and the oem spare I now have on hand. As stated they have about 75mi on them. DM me if you are interested. (100 posts seems excessive as a requirement for posting in the classified section btw...)

 

[Fastcar]

If was less than the clowns would turn this into FB market place.

 

[tjj00025]

Of course I understand the need for some kind of restrictions, but I don't think I've posted 100 times in all the super duty/diesel forums combined in the last decade I've owned my truck.

 

[aksarben]

Of course I understand the need for some kind of restrictions, but I don't think I've posted 100 times in all the super duty/diesel forums combined in the last decade I've owned my truck.

Yeah, a bit much. So I have been posting "for posting sake" to reach my 100 posts so I too can use the For Sale forum. What do they expect? 6 months or 100 posts is pretty extreme.

 

[BigOleFordFan]

Congrats on a sweet ride

And yea, the Defenders seem to have a great rep on here, and other places too. so I hope they will serve you well & last a long, long time....

As for selling the previous set, the shipping costs would be more than you would get for them, so I would look on your local craigslist or other classified ads, or fleecebay and specify that they are for LOCAL pickup only....

 

[aksarben]

Congrats on a sweet ride

And yea, the Defenders seem to have a great rep on here, and other places too. so I hope they will serve you well & last a long, long time....

As for selling the previous set, the shipping costs would be more than you would get for them, so I would look on your local craigslist or other classified ads, or fleecebay and specify that they are for LOCAL pickup only....

Yep, got that all covered. Ebay takes 13.6% now, just gotta do what I gotta do. Expect it will just take some time. Maybe I break up the set and start selling wheels 1 by 1.