The Ford F-150 is as reliable as Ford releasing yet another Explorer each year. But, depending on what you use it for, your tires might hold you back.
Ford’s F-150 pickup truck has been around in one form or another since 1975, and while it may or may not be “the” truck for someone is purely subjective, there’s no denying its staying power. And since it’s still around today, it’s undoubtedly seeing plenty of use on residential roads, highways, mountain trails, and just about any other place a truck like it would be of use.
The thing is, pickup trucks serving a wide variety of uses (regular travel, carrying heavy loads, hauling construction supplies, tailgating, etc.) also require a wide variety of tires. For instance, you wouldn’t want to spend hundreds of dollars on all-terrain tires if you never plan to take your truck off-road. Similarly, using sport tires would probably be a bad idea if you live in an area prone to rain or snow.
Fortunately, there are a whole lot of options when it comes to the kinds of tires you can purchase for your Ford F-150, spanning a variety of overlapping specializations. Here are some of the more popular (and highly rated) ones for specific situations:For everyday use
So you have an F-150, and it’s primarily being used as your “getting around” vehicle. You don’t expect to be driving across rocky terrain any time soon, but will probably be taking several trips to the store over the years to haul back groceries, hardware, and so on. What do you need if you’re mainly sticking around town?
One recommended option is the Discoverer SRX from Cooper. These all-season tires come with a 75K mile treadwear warranty, most of the sizes offered claim to handle over a ton of weight while maintaining speeds over 100 mph, and they boast steady traction throughout the year in various weather conditions.
