Hello group,
I am considering purchasing a 2000 F150 and I am 100% sure if the vehicle's history. I have driven it for the past year. It has about 44K on it, most of which is on the highway. The tires, General Grabber AW's, are slightly worn and the grooves appear to be about 3/16s to 4/16s in depth (can't see the top of Lincoln's head on a penny). I am concerned about an apparent lack of grip on the road, especially during wet weather. It seems that the rear of the truck can lose traction while turning (even at low speeds on dry pavement) and, while I haven't tried any hard braking, I am nervous about it.
Can I achieve a good grip on the road with a better set of tires or is this behavior normal for the F150 (I realize the bed is light and thus can slip, but it seems pretty ridiculous)? So if I go buy some nice Michelin tires, will that make my truck perform better on wet/dry pavement? Any tire suggestions?
What about times when the vehicle is driven in a reckless manner? I'm usually a laid back driver but my wife is more aggressive. If she takes turns and brakes under conditions that her Civic can handle, what can we expect from the F150 with good tires? Is it reasonable just to say we have to drive non-aggressively or should the F150 perform better than this?
Thanks for any tips!
-- gorf