Ford Trucks Thread WAS:EcoBoost Thread

[ExtraSlow]

I have three complete sets. The factory darn (magnetic paint) 20" sport wheels, and two sets of these.

Anyone wanna buy my 20s? $1200?

These were $700 and the tires are in great shape.

[ShermanEF9]

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On the FTE forums, there are a bunch of old dudes who claim that "a V8 is less complex and more reliable than a turbo V6" which is factually false.

The last 15 years of NA V8 truck engines from all manufacturers, have lots of issues, same as the turbo V6's.

I've never seen statistics that I found credible that showed either engine type was notably more reliable.

The GMC 5.3L had major ongoing issues. The Coyote did for a while too.

I like the EcoBoost, I like low Rpm torque. I dunno if we can ever resolve the puke of feelings masquerading as reliability data.

I find people blow it out of proportion too. "Oh this 5.4 with 236,000 hard miles on it already needs a timing set? unreliable garbage!"

[ExtraSlow]

I feel like I've owned more trucks with more different engines than most. Overall trucks are incredibly reliable these days.

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I have three complete sets. The factory darn (magnetic paint) 20" sport wheels, and two sets of these.

Anyone wanna buy my 20s? $1200?

These were $700 and the tires are in great shape.

Good deal… I need to find a set like that and a deal …

[ExtraSlow]

Maybe the only thing Facebook is good for. People who don't know any better and are lazy. Alberta f150s group is where I saw these.

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Maybe the only thing Facebook is good for. People who don't know any better and are lazy. Alberta f150s group is where I saw these.

Damnit I though Facebook was only good for medical degrees

[ExtraSlow]

While I'm thinking about all my tire options, here's a brain teaser for ya. In 2020 (and probably other nearby years), the way to get the highest payload/towing rating in an F150 (without the ultra rare HDPP package) was to make sure you had the 20" wheels with the Goodyear Adventure Kevlar tires. I got that, and those tires, in size P275/55R20 were rated to 2535 lbs at 51 PSI.
You could also get a set of 18" wheels, with Michelin Primacy XC in P275/65R18, those are rated, according to the sidewall to 2756 lbs at 44 PSI.

GVWR on my truck is 7000 lbs, And Axles are GAWR 3450/4050 F/R. Obviously either tire rating is much higher than any of those.

So, few questions.
- why would the apparently lower rated tire be required for a higher truck rated package?
- Is that higher PSI part of it?
- If you had both sets of wheels around, and were BUYING P-metric tires, would you worry about it at all?
- What if you intended to tow or haul near your max payload and axle ratings?

[ExtraSlow]

Still getting sent that some $750 PCO.

[chongkee_]

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Still getting sent that some $750 PCO.

How did you sign up for that?
I thought I did but not once did I ever receive one.

[LilDrunkenSmurf]

Threw the ATX tires on for the winter today with the nice weather. Truck's been solid for hauling the newborn around in. Basically the only vehicle I'm driving these days.

[ExtraSlow]

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How did you sign up for that?
I thought I did but not once did I ever receive one.

Well, I make sure I sign in to the website and save a different build every once in a while. That can't hurt. But the FTE guys say there's no magic, it is sometimes a bit random.

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Well, I make sure I sign in to the website and save a different build every once in a while. That can't hurt. But the FTE guys say there's no magic, it is sometimes a bit random.

I got one the other day and I have not had my truck for a year yet …

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Threw the ATX tires on for the winter today with the nice weather. Truck's been solid for hauling the newborn around in. Basically the only vehicle I'm driving these days.

I going to throw the winters on tomorrow

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Just got an email from universal ford … 15k off f150s and .99% interest

[ercchry]

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Just got an email from universal ford … 15k off f150s and .99% interest

Thought this was an either or promo when I saw it?

[Darkane]

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just got an email from universal ford … 15k off f150s and .99% interest

or*

[killramos]

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or*

Shhhhh no one likes to talk about that part

[littledan]

21 lariat 2.7 4x4

Front diff making same intermittent noise it was doing before front diff rebuild 10k ago. Lol.

Just lease one

[LilDrunkenSmurf]

So extended warranty, worth it, or not?

[ExtraSlow]

Well, sold the 20s from my truck. Feel pretty good about swapping to wheels I like better with tires that are in better shape and pocketing a buncha cash.

Calling that a win.

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Thought this was an either or promo when I saw it?

You are correct … my bad

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So extended warranty, worth it, or not?

I bought it , but we shall see if it pays off