Tire advice needed

[STXRaptor23]

2018 Raptor needing some new tires. I'd say that these days she's mostly a pavement princess with only occasional beach duty. I am looking for advice on replacing the tires so they are a bit quieter/smoother ride but can occasionally hit the dunes. I am also open to changing tire/wheel size and going aftermarket. I know y'all are the experts.

 

[GordoJay]

My advice is to read one of the dozens of tire threads. There are already too many of them.

 

[Gdog]

Search. Top right of page

 

[Psirus7]

Does your truck still have KO2s? They are pretty hard to beat IMHO, as is a 35x12.5R17 setup. I've had good luck with Wildpeak ATs and Nitto Ridge Grapplers. The Nittos are awesome if you are not driving on packed snow; in which case they are terrifying.

 

[Keith88]

 

[Don S]

I was in the same boat as you. Mine rarely goes off road but is may daily driver and gets towed behind my motorhome. The more I towed the truck, the louder the KO2's got. I'm a big fan of the Cooper AT3's. They look bigger than most as they have more of a rounded tread. The rounded tread also reduces the road noise. Good traction, yet great highway performance.

 

[smurfslayer]

or just jump to the Gen 3 forums, the question is asked there every 3-4 days.

 

[nikhsub1]

I was in the same boat as you. Mine rarely goes off road but is may daily driver and gets towed behind my motorhome. The more I towed the truck, the louder the KO2's got. I'm a big fan of the Cooper AT3's. They look bigger than most as they have more of a rounded tread. The rounded tread also reduces the road noise. Good traction, yet great highway performance.

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You can't beat the above tire IMO. Nothing comes close to price, quietness, traction, weight (62lbs) etc etc etc.

 

[Bozz]

Just look for something in rubber....preferably black.....with those groove thingies......uhhh...TREADS! yeah, that's it, treads........OH! and MOST important ---- R 0 U N D !

 

[jeanco]

just put new KO2s on my 2019,40 000 miles at the ford dealership.
No problems for me on the snow!