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leatherhead612
Explorer
Apr 19, 2014

Replaced tires on TV, now feels like driving on ice

Sorry for the long post. I have a 2003 Chevy Silverado 2500HD 4x4. I just replaced tires-went from Michelin 285/75/16 to BFG all terrain 265/75/16. Hooked up the TT and headed off to the coast. When ...
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CND_SuperCrew
Explorer
Apr 20, 2014
dodge guy wrote:
The tires will require a few hundred miles to break them in (heat cycle). this makes the tires less squirmy! look up new tire squirm or heat cycle and you`ll see this is common with many new tires.


+1

As long as they are load E and properly inflated- 80psi while towing, you're fine. As above, it just takes some time to break in. Much more noticeable while towing...

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