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I ordered our 2020 f150 I do believe it’ll need tires soon. The size is 275/55R20. Does ford run p or lt from the factory? What do you guys recommend? Can a p tire handle the capacity the f150 is capable of?
Lt or p on f150
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P 275/55/20 113H XL rated tires come as standard equipment. The alternative is P 275/55/20 117H XL.
I have the same tires (Michelin LTX MS2) on my 2020 F-150. I’m looking at future replacements. I will most likely purchase Falken Wildpeak HT02 tires as replacements. They are 117H XL tires.
Yes, they can handle the payload specifications Ford has listed.
I have the same tires (Michelin LTX MS2) on my 2020 F-150. I’m looking at future replacements. I will most likely purchase Falken Wildpeak HT02 tires as replacements. They are 117H XL tires.
Yes, they can handle the payload specifications Ford has listed.
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AZjeff
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Since you're asking if the P tire will handle the load capacity of the truck you probably should put on what it came with. The door placard will tell you what came on the truck.
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The truck hasn’t arrived yet so I can’t physically view the door place card.
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Where did you order a 2020 from?
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My 2017 came with Wrangler HT P tires from the factory 17" wheels. I replaced them once worn with Michelin LTX LT tires. The LT tires are noticeably stiffer and did tow my travel trailer better. If you don't tow anything heavy I would go for P tires in the appropriate size and rating for better ride quality.
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If your a bargain hunter there are always lots of sets of Michelin Take offs on Facebook Marketplace. $5-600/ set.
According to Tire Guides, a publication that summarizes the vehicle tire placards for vehicles sold in the US, a 2020 F-150 came with a variety of tire sizes, and among them is 275/55R20. That's a Euro-metric size. A P metric would have a "P" in front of the numbers, and an LT metric would have the letters "LT" in front.
But to answer your other question about whether there is enough load carrying capacity - Ford is not allowed by law to source a tire that is incapable of handling the load they specify. So the vehicle doesn't need LT tires.
That also means that there is another way to answer your original question - go to Tire Rack or Discount Tire's website and they will not allow you to select a P type tire if the vehicle came with LT tires - not enough load carrying capacity!
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Don't put the cart before the horse. Get the truck in your hands then evaluate.
Most trims of 1/2 ton pickups these days comes with SL or XL tires for comfort and fuel economy reasons, but some, especially certain offroad or towing packages may come with LT.
If I were going to use my F150 to do a lot of heavy work at the limits of the intended loads/capacities, and run it offroad a lot on rocky terrain, I would run LT tires. Most people use their F150 as their everyday passenger car that occasionally pulls a little boat or camper on regular roads. In that case, an SL/XL tire will be more comfortable and consume less fuel.
If I were going to use my F150 to do a lot of heavy work at the limits of the intended loads/capacities, and run it offroad a lot on rocky terrain, I would run LT tires. Most people use their F150 as their everyday passenger car that occasionally pulls a little boat or camper on regular roads. In that case, an SL/XL tire will be more comfortable and consume less fuel.
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But that’s no fun!
it has highway tread on it and I know I wanted all terrains so I was weighing my options. I wanted to narrow it down so I could then do tire research. I work a ton and have a lot going on so it’s tough to find time to do tires. I plan on doing them this Friday since the shop will be closed and I’ll be able to go in unbothered and do them myself. That’s why I was putting the cart before the horse which I admit I was .Keep the highway tires and find somewhere quiet to do some burnoutsBut that’s no fun!
Or sell them as new takeoffs
I'm fairly sure that running a "P" tire reduces the load carrying capacity. For a truck an LT tire is the way to go as don't most lt tires have more plies on the sidewall?
If I was planning on towing, max payload(like if you used your truck for work hauling stuff in the bed) or long trips frequently, I’d consider LT tires. Else, P tires offer better “feel” but keep in mind your actual load capacity on your tires is 10% less than what’s molded on the sidewalls.
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Goodyear Kevlar LT
Ah ..... Mmmmm ....... Not exactly
Ya' see, while it is true that a P type tire has to be derated 10% if it is used in Light Truck service (an unfortunate name that means on a pickup, van, or trailer), it's also true that LT tires of the same size have to be inflated 15 psi more to carry the same load.
Also, both P type and LT type tire typically use 2 plies of polyester and 2 steel belts. In the case of LT tires, that polyester is stronger than for P type tires, but that's only because of the increased inflation pressure. The stronger plies don't contribute anything of value.
