I got to tell you, older F250′s never really drove that good when they were new, and the one I drove that had Duratracs on it was one of the best driving Ford trucks I’ve ever tested. I was really surprised when I saw it had Duratracs on it. Having said that, you should be able to install the average tire on any 1 ton pickup and set the air pressure in the 65PSI range and have satisfactory handling. So no, I don’t think it’s an air pressure problem. To answer your other question about the pressure differential, I run more air upfront because obviously there’s a lot more weight up front because of the engine.

I would talk with whom ever you plan on buying them from and just ask them if they are willing to replace them with something else at no charge if you’re not happy.

I had a set of these on a Silverado 1500 and they lasted over 90k. I now have a 2011 F-350 diesel, which sports 20″ rims. My current tires are LT275/65R20. I’ve read a lot of reviews and may people state that the tires are squirrely on the heavier trucks. What do you think? Is it an air pressure problem? I loved these tires and want to put them on, but am hesitant to spend over $1200 if they are going to handle poorly. My owner’s manual states the rear tires should be inflated to 80psi and fronts to 65psi for heavy hauling, and 65 psi for all tires for normal driving conditions. Your tire pressure discussion at the top of the article shows a lower pressure on the rears than the fronts for the larger trucks. What would be the reason for this? I was thinking that if i end up getting these tires, I would just ensure all tires are inflated to 65-70psi. What are your thoughts? Thanks!

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There’s a reason the DuraTrac is the #1 rated tire in it’s category against 8 other tires.