I'm needing new steer tires for my F450. Size 245/70R19.5

It sees a lot of miles. About 70k last year. Probably More this year.

I'm looking for the best quality tire that will provide some smooth rolling comfort, and last close to 100k. (Ideally)

I've ran sumitomo, wasn't impressed
I have cheap COSMO tires now, they're crap.

I found these Firestone's, and I think they might be perfect.
https://commercial.firestone.com/en/...e_index=248443

The front axle of the truck scales in at under 5.000lbs. So I think a 12 ply tire would be better suited than a 16 ply.

Does anybody have any recommendations?

 

Yes they are a good steer tire, these are rated for vocational use. I prefer the M177 for a straight vocational steer and if you need some slightly higher traction than the M154. But if you can get the Firestone tires for a good price you will be happy. Don't expect 100k out of any of these tires its just not realistic in a 19.5.

 

I'm finding that out. Even just highway cruising, they're burning off in 60-70k. Which, 70 isn't bad, but 60 seems a little bit short.

And they always scrub the shoulders off. Regardless of how much air is in them

 

I am running these on my F450 that I just bought.
https://www.continental-truck.com/tr...ods/chhd3-19-5

 

The truck is 2wd, so a ribbed tire is best suited for me. I have open shoulder drives on the rear, and it gets me everywhere I need to go.

 

Ended up with Falken RI151 tires. 16 ply

i’ve got 10,000 miles on them already and so far they’re great.

made in the USA too!