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So i purchased a 2022 SCREW Lariat 4x4 back in January. After about 2,000 miles i decided to put a set of BFG KO2's on it in the factory 275/60R20 size. So after putting almost 15,000 miles on the tires and multiple balance attempts i couldn't stand the vibration at interstate speed anymore. I ended up selling the tires to a co worker who was well aware of the issue i was having but didn't care and BFG wouldn't replace under warranty. So i decided to put the Falken Wildpeak AT3W in the same size one my truck. Well after going through 7 different tires to find four that would even pass a road force balance i'm now returning the Wildpeaks so i don't get screwed out of my money on them because they still vibrate between 70-80 enough that i feel it in the steering wheel, gear shifter, and the unoccupied seats shake. Anyway i was planning on just putting the Michelin Defenders on it and move on but they were longer lead time so i'm going to try to Yokohama G015 that seem to have very good reviews and are a less aggressive all terrain. I guess i just hit a string of bad luck with tires. I had read reviews about balancing issues with the KO2's and against my better judgement went ahead and tried them. Shame on me...i've had two sets of the wildpeaks in the past and they were great but for whatever reason i guess Falken had or is having production issues with the P metric 275/60R20 size. Thankfully they have a 30 day 1,000 mile satisfaction guarantee and i can get a refund. Hopefully the yokohama's do the trick because i'm tired of spending time at the tire shop.
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I've had many of the same tires on my research list for my arriving Lariat SuperCrew 4x4, so I appreciate you sharing your experience. The Michelin shoes are what I've decided on also....although I'm not 100% sure what OEMs my 18" wheels will come with and will at least have a look at them. FWIW, the Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S were also at the top of my list as a not-too-aggressive a/t tire with low noise and decent mileage. I also like that they are American made. In case the Michelins don't work out....
 
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I've had many of the same tires on my research list for my arriving Lariat SuperCrew 4x4, so I appreciate you sharing your experience. The Michelin shoes are what I've decided on also....although I'm not 100% sure what OEMs my 18" wheels will come with and will at least have a look at them. FWIW, the Cooper Discoverer AT3 4S were also at the top of my list as a not-too-aggressive a/t tire with low noise and decent mileage. I also like that they are American made. In case the Michelins don't work out....
I've also had the Coopers AT3 4S on a 2020 Ram 1500...they were great tires as well. Seemed to wear nicely and stayed pretty quiet as long as you rotated regularly. I thought about going back to them this time but i decided to try to Yokohamas. Hopefully they will be just what i'm looking for and I'll get 40,000 or so miles out of them and it will be time to trade trucks again.
 
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I went with the G015s and have been happy. I did go up a little in size and to load E.

https://www.f150gen14.com/forum/threads/yokohama-geolandar-g015-lt285-60r20.7572/

I had seen your post before those look really good. I really do like the look of the 285/60 but didn't really want to spend the extra money and add the extra weight. Great looking truck...i almost ordered one like it but instead ordered Carbonite Gray lariat with the chrome package. Something about charcoal gray and chrome together that speaks to me! haha
 

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I had seen your post before those look really good. I really do like the look of the 285/60 but didn't really want to spend the extra money and add the extra weight. Great looking truck...i almost ordered one like it but instead ordered Carbonite Gray lariat with the chrome package. Something about charcoal gray and chrome together that speaks to me! haha
Our other two vehicles are both charcoal gray. :)
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