20" Tire Replacement

BrooseDaMoose · Sep 1, 2023

I found a lot by searching but not quite what I'm looking. I'm looking for some good tires to replace the factory tires that came on my ST. Currently has the 255/55R20 Michelin Primacy tires. I'd like to go with a 275/55 and something decent in the snow. I also want a good speed rating. I think AT tires would look funny on this especiaally since I'm lowering it. What are some suggestions y'all have?

DaveG ST · Sep 1, 2023

I highly recommend the Falken Azenis FK460 A/S tire if you are willing to stay with the original size. For the price, I don't think you will find a better tire. I think 275/55 would be too tall of a tire. I had thought about going with a 275/50, but could not find any examples of how it would look.

BrooseDaMoose · Sep 2, 2023

I’ve read in some other posts that the 275/55 are just a wider tire. The originals are 255/55. I tried the Tire Calculator and you’re right. How can I find a size that will give me a wider tire but still keep the same height? Looked at a couple other calculators but couldn’t find one that would show me what I need! I’ll keep searching. There’s gotta be a wider tire that’s at least close to my stock tires. I’m sure someone has already figured this out. Thanks for the response!

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I Bleed Ford Blue · Sep 2, 2023

the stock 255/55 is a 31" tall tire. If you want wider but close to the same diameter, try a 275/50, they are a 30.8" tall tire, close enough that you can get away with it and you won't notice the minor difference. Or you could go with a 285/50, but they are 31.3" tall. BTW the 275/55 you mentioned is a 31.9" tire, you can use it, but you will need to recalibrate the speedometer for a difference that big.

BrooseDaMoose · Sep 2, 2023

I think I may stick with the tires that are on it (Michelin Primacy AS) and just go with the 275/50. They got good reviews and look decent.

I Bleed Ford Blue · Sep 2, 2023

Just an FYI, a 275/55 is the same size ford has put on F150's with factory 20's since 2006. And GM also uses that size on their 1500 trucks with 20's, dodge or ram uses a 275/60 on their 1500's

BrooseDaMoose · Sep 2, 2023

I got a price to have the factory rims powder coated and it’s not significantly cheaper than buying new! It’s $700 for a set off for up to 19”, $25/rim for every inch bigger so that’s $800. Then they said they will need to be acid washed to remove the old coating and that’s another $400! So it’s gonna cost $1200 and the wait time is 2-3 weeks. I haven’t priced rims in a long time but they can’t be a whole lot more! I’d also be able to go up to the 21” and change the offset so they look better. I just have to hunt some down that I like.

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I Bleed Ford Blue · Sep 2, 2023

Before I dropped 1200 to have the factory 20's stripped and powder coated, I would look into a set of 21" take offs, they are already black.

BrooseDaMoose · Sep 2, 2023

I Bleed Ford Blue said:

I’m 99% that’s what I want to do. I briefly looked at some rims and they are like $275-$375 a rim. I’ll use the same TPS so I won’t have to buy new ones. I like the black Street Pack rims so if I can find some take offs that would be great! I just can’t imagine there are many sets out there for sale.

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I Bleed Ford Blue · Sep 2, 2023

Look in the classifieds on this site. there is always someone selling a set.

LopezST · Sep 2, 2023

I switched to the Michelin's Pilot Sport All Season 4s and haven't looked back. Yes, a little pricey, and not sure how well they do on the snow, but my car is lowered, and the ride quality plus grip have been great. Worth researching.

BrooseDaMoose · Sep 2, 2023

Those are one of the tires I checked out. I doubt I’m gonna go with a bigger rim! Prices double unless I go with 22" rims. Seems the 21" are an odd size.

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BrooseDaMoose · Sep 3, 2023

I found these tires at Tire Rack for a great price and they got high reviews. Toyo Proxes ST III They are only .2" taller than the stock tire but 1.2" wider. Only being $184.47 makes me a little nervous though! What do y'all think of these?

Dale5403 · Sep 3, 2023

BrooseDaMoose said:

They would be OK but I think you would need a set of winter tires looking at the ratings.

BrooseDaMoose · Sep 3, 2023

Dale5403 said:

Yikes, I missed that! Well my second choixe was the YOKOHAMA PARADA SPEC-X. More expensive but still reasonable.

Autoworker · Sep 3, 2023

BrooseDaMoose said:

I got a price to have the factory rims powder coated and it’s not significantly cheaper than buying new! It’s $700 for a set off for up to 19”, $25/rim for every inch bigger so that’s $800. Then they said they will need to be acid washed to remove the old coating and that’s another $400! So it’s gonna cost $1200 and the wait time is 2-3 weeks. I haven’t priced rims in a long time but they can’t be a whole lot more! I’d also be able to go up to the 21” and change the offset so they look better. I just have to hunt some down that I like.

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BrooseDaMoose · Sep 3, 2023

I've seen the Lionhart tires posted on here and I'm wondering if they are a decent tire. I found a set of the LH-TEN XL tires at Walmart for $622! Some reviews said they split on the sidewall though. You can't always judge by price but these are really inexpensive tires!

DaveG ST · Sep 3, 2023

BrooseDaMoose said:

So looking on their website, looks like you are talking about a 285/50r20. I wouldn't go wider than a 275 on our 20" wheel. For an awesome mileage tire, I would say the Bridgestone Alenza AS Ultra in a 275/50. Would love to see those Toyo's though in the 275/50 on the ST.

BrooseDaMoose · Sep 4, 2023

I never would have thought I would have such a hard time finding tires! There’s really no decent all-season ties that I can find! They’re all either sport tires that suck in the snow or they’re aggressive all-terrain tires! Nothing in the middle! I’m going to go to a local shop that does nothing but rims and tires. Maybe he can help me find some.

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Autoworker · Sep 4, 2023

I'm running these on my F-150. Have around 10,000 miles on them and are satisfied with their performance. Got them through Sam's Club.

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