Pickup tires

[gone_fishing]

I put Falken Wildpeak AT3W on my 2014 Sierra 1500 last September (in P275/60R20 which is one size taller then OEM). I have put about 10,000 miles on them and I don't have any complaints. They are pretty quiet, handle good, good traction in snow/ice and they weren't that expensive for the size ($130/tire after rebates plus installation). Wear seems good so far and if they keep wearing decent I would definitely by again.

 

[Davey Crockett]

What happens with going with taller tires on newer pickups? I have an 08 Ford 5.4 that has 275/65/R18 If I go with 70 will it change much of anything ? (I'm hoping to gain MPG) On old vehicles we used to do it all the time but is there a way or a need to re-calibrate computer/speedometer or is it all a waste of time and money ?

 

[Radar13]

I went from a 275/65/18 that was 31 inches tall to a 295/70/18 that is 34.4 inches tall, my speedometer is 3 mph off at 60
and I lost 2 to3 miles per gallon on my Tundra. The Michelin tires aren't that aggressive, I replaced with Toyo AT2 Extremes that are pretty aggressive and looks better in my eyes. I drive section lines about as much as the highway in the winter months, So far no complaints.

 

[Ericb]

What happens with going with taller tires on newer pickups? I have an 08 Ford 5.4 that has 275/65/R18 If I go with 70 will it change much of anything ? (I'm hoping to gain MPG) On old vehicles we used to do it all the time but is there a way or a need to re-calibrate computer/speedometer or is it all a waste of time and money ?

On my 14 f150 the can only program it to certain preset sizes that vehicles were offerd in. I have 33" tires but that is what the Raptors come with so they could set the rpm correctly.