Looking at getting new tires for my f150. Considering a 275/65R20 and a 275/60R20. Obviously the smaller tire is a 8 ply. For those with experience, is the 10 ply that much harsher of a ride which would cause y'all to stay with a smaller tire? Thoughts?

Considering the LTX AT2

Why are you putting E load tires on an F150?

Why not? (serious question)

I like my load range E BFG's on my 1/2 ton Sierra.

To me, it's overkill. The ride will be harsh if you're running at 70-80 PSI. Those are 3/4 and 1 ton tires.

My F150 does just fine towing with Load D tires running 40 PSI on the rears. I run 32/35 when unloaded. I guess I just don't see the need to buy beefier tires than my truck needs, but to each his own.

Fair enough. I also only run mine at ~55 psig, so I don't get too harsh of a ride.

I've got 10-ply Michelin LTX M/S2 on my 1/2 ton at 40psi and I love the ride. I went from 8-ply Goodyear Wranglers and didn't notice a difference, other than traction.

I add more air when pulling a big load. My BIL recommended the ten-ply for the long term durability. Not sure if it actually will last longer, but he seems to think so and it wasn't much more.

To be honest, just doing it to fill the gap as best I can with just a level on the truck. Initially I figured hey 10 ply will wear like iron on a half ton, I figured the ride wouldn't be that bad then the more reviews I read everyone is saying how rough E tires ride.

I don't know anyone consistently running 70-80 unless they are towing a heavy load. I've run E range Nittos on my 1/2 ton silverado at 40-45 lbs and never had any issues. The tires have 60,000 miles on them and probably still have 10,000 miles left in them.

The Ford dealer put 80 lbs into the Michelin LTX AT2s on my Expedition during it's last service visit. I got the truck back and was driving it into the office on an icy Wyoming morning. I skated around the freeway for 30 miles and couldn't get above 40mph since the tires were so overly inflated. I dropped them to 40 the next day and haven't had any issues with traction or handling since. They also have over 60,000 miles on them.

Stick with 2 ply for comfort.

Anddd they're heavier so all around worsened performance and gas mileage.

Running load range E tires isn't going to help you tow anymore either on a half ton truck.

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I've got 10-ply (mine aren't Michelin) on my 1/2 ton at 40psi and I love the ride. I went from 8-ply Goodyear Wranglers and didn't notice a difference, other than traction.

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Exactly my experience. Were I on pavement all the time, I'd drop down in ply and load range. But spending a lot of time on dirt roads and fields, the 10 ply seem to have about 10% of the flats other tires do. Pickup came with "P" tires instead of "LT". Lasted about 20,000 miles with lots of flats.

I went from SL to E on my Tundra, and I don't notice a big difference in ride quality. Of course I only put 40 miles on the original tires, so I my basis for comparison is the ride of my '08 F150.