Basic Tire Questions

[Discount Tire]

I have NOT had a very good experience with Nitto Ridge or Trail Grapplers on my 2022 F-150. I don't know what's wrong, quality of rubber, steel belts, no idea. All 4 sets had tire dates in 2023 so not old tires. I had 4 sets consisting of 2 sets of 275/60R20 116T XL, and 2 sets of 305/55R20 116Q. Every set introduced a drumming sound inside the cab starting around 55 MPH through 65 or so - terrible. Any weight in the bed or dragging my 4K lbs. boat around was worse.

Discount Tire did EVERYTHING in their power to try and make it right. I don't know if the cab design is sensitive to the tire harmonics or the cab amplifies something or what, but it was bad. I'm used to tire tread humming, this drumming is NOT that. It's like a roaring moaning sound.

I also tow a 5K lbs toy hauler and 4 horse trailer (4.7K lbs) around Texas. But like others have said the trade off with an LT D or E rated tire is acceleration, handling, noise, etc.

I would definitely stick with a SL/XL tire as others have said. You don't think much about it, but the LT tires are heavy and I was shocked at much they impacted the performance of my truck.

Any way, I would highly suggest a tire such as the Continental Terrain Contact. Discount suggested I get away from the Nitto all together and go with a less aggressive tread. I'm glad I did. They suggested the Continental Terrain Contact and I haven't looked back. Nice ride, meet factory hauling and towing specs, handle very well in rain, good traction.

I found this post from @SALEEN961 very helpful too... Tire recommendations

Just my 0.02...

Surprising to hear that the Nitto's were problematic. I've run Nitto product, forever it seems, without issue. I am happy to hear that your local Discount Tire location was able diagnose and fix the issue.
Good information. Thanks for sharing.

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[TexasTruck]

I've run Nitto product, forever it seems, without issue.

Me too! In fact I have the NRG 275 XL’s on my ‘23 Jeep and 37 LT-E on my ‘21 F-250, perfect balance, typical tire tread hum, all expected, no surprises and no boom, boom, boom in the cab ?