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[dude1782]

It's fine to exceed the speed rating for short periods of time. Sustaining a speed over the speed rating will cause the tires to get too hot.


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[RivRaptor]

There was some info on the Gen 1 that the limiter was more for the drive shaft that ford choose than the tires.

 

[oxfordraptor]

Tires aren't the issue...governor


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Find me a 35" or 37" tire that has a speed rating over 107

 

[Kieth]

Just remember, that going faster in a Raptor, or other truck, is vastly different than going faster in a mustang or other car. The truck will be top heavy and curves, even small/light ones, can send you flipping at high speeds. While the Raptor can go fast it is not a racing truck. You would need to lower it significantly in order to SAFELY go as fast as other cars.

 

[Vash]

@oxfordraptor I have a Gen 1, but I'm fairly certain the same BFG KO2 tires work for both. Mine are S-rated...which means 112 mph. Tires are not the only factor. Driveshafts are balanced and rated up to a particular rotational speed as well. As far as vehicle speed, the entire driveline needs to be considered. I do agree that speeds above the factory governed speed are fine for short durations as dictated by the driving conditions.

 

[solarwinds]

Just remember, that going faster in a Raptor, or other truck, is vastly different than going faster in a mustang or other car. The truck will be top heavy and curves, even small/light ones, can send you flipping at high speeds. While the Raptor can go fast it is not a racing truck. You would need to lower it significantly in order to SAFELY go as fast as other cars.

ya. i figure when i do this to the gen2 i will be fine going 150+.. is that low enough

 

[solarwinds]

or can go even lower

 

[oxfordraptor]

@oxfordraptor I have a Gen 1, but I'm fairly certain the same BFG KO2 tires work for both. Mine are S-rated...which means 112 mph. Tires are not the only factor. Driveshafts are balanced and rated up to a particular rotational speed as well. As far as vehicle speed, the entire driveline needs to be considered. I do agree that speeds above the factory governed speed are fine for short durations as dictated by the driving conditions.

I'm with you, my point being that few tires are rated for that speed and even then you're at the top of the speed rating and yes other factors are involved as well.

 

[pillowsoft]

Just remember, that going faster in a Raptor, or other truck, is vastly different than going faster in a mustang or other car. The truck will be top heavy and curves, even small/light ones, can send you flipping at high speeds. While the Raptor can go fast it is not a racing truck. You would need to lower it significantly in order to SAFELY go as fast as other cars.

Exactly what I was thinking!

I have a M5 and around 100 the car hunkers down and become more stable I've comfortable cruised at 130mph for extended periods of time and its like do 60mph in other cars.

The raptor like to float, I've notice it gets lighter around 100 mph and I would assume it get lighter due to aerodynamics , just remember the lighter the truck feels the less grip you might have. Ive hit the limiter in my truck already but I don't feel like it would be wise to go much faster.

 

[crash457]

@oxfordraptor I have a Gen 1, but I'm fairly certain the same BFG KO2 tires work for both. Mine are S-rated...which means 112 mph. Tires are not the only factor. Driveshafts are balanced and rated up to a particular rotational speed as well. As far as vehicle speed, the entire driveline needs to be considered. I do agree that speeds above the factory governed speed are fine for short durations as dictated by the driving conditions.

Not to nitpick but while the 315/70R17 is S rated, floatation sizes like 35x12.50 or 37x12.50 are not S rated. They are R rated for 106MPH. I have yet to see a floatation size tire with a speed rating over 106MPH. I believe this has to do with differences in the construction. So @oxfordraptor is still technically correct.