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Old Nov 11, 2013 | 03:05 PM
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Default What tires for my E-150 Chateau?

I have a 2005 E-150 Club Wagon Chateau 5.4L V8 Auto.

The current tires are no longer being made by Michelin:
They are P235/70 R16 LTX M/S

Other tires are available, but apparently the load factor is wrong.
I believe the Chateau requires a load factor of 107.
When I select other tires the same size/load factor from eBay for example, it shows as not compatible with my van.
Costco also has no tires that will fit it, suggesting I go to Discount Tire.
What are you using? Is the an official Ford recommendation?
 
Old Nov 12, 2013 | 08:41 PM
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If you're looking for winter tires, I've had really good luck with the Bridgestone Blizzak...
 

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Old Nov 13, 2013 | 08:28 AM
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I live in Texas so don't think I need Winter tires - also, I was looking for LT235/70R16 with a load factor of 107 or higher.
 

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To get the load carry rating you want, l think you'd need to plus or alternate size tires. LT 245/75/16's rate 109..
 
Old Nov 13, 2013 | 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Hayapower
To get the load carry rating you want, l think you'd need to plus or alternate size tires. LT 245/75/16's rate 109..
Will they still fit on the same rims ?
 
Old Nov 13, 2013 | 08:13 PM
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Yes..

We run Nitto LT's on my wifes 150 4x4. Stocks were P's..
 
Old Nov 29, 2013 | 11:55 AM
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Are you sure they don't make them? I bought tires from Sam's Club in Mar 03 made by Michelin #P235/75R15X 108TXMS2. I know they are 15"....maybe they stopped making the 16".
 
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Are you sure they don't make them? I bought tires from Sam's Club in Mar 03 made by Michelin #P235/75R15X 108TXMS2. I know they are 15"....maybe they stopped making the 16".
100% sure. Both The michelin and costco sites, and in person confirm that.
P235/70 R16 are not available with the correct load rating.
 
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Resolution. I found some Hankook Tires online that met the size and load requirements.
Perhaps in the future Michelin will make them again or else I will go with a different size - thanks for the comments.
 
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