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RTrider
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Nov 03, 2013

Best Tires for Towing?

What are your tire recommendations for best towing for a Silverado 3500HD.

I want quiet, but will need some tread for some winter driving.

Make and model will be great, and why you like them (or what to stay away from). Presently have Nitro Dura Grabbers that are pretty much worn out.

Thanks,
  • I don't know of ANY of the major manufacturers who make an all season tire in an LT load range that would NOT be suitable for towing. I'd look at service instead. I've had great luck with Cooper Discover LT tires, as they are quiet, have good traction and a great ride. Problem is they do not have any nationwide warranty so if you have an issue come up while traveling you pay for the replacement tire and are reimbursed by the dealer where you purchased the tire. They are not the ONLY company who present this problem. Ask about nationwide road hazard to avoid issues like this.

    Good luck / Skip
  • I just replaced the horrible OEM Goodyear wrangler tires on my 2011 Silverado 3500 (28,000 miles) and after looking around a bit settled on the new Goodyear Adventure AT, which has a 60,000 mile warranty and 2 layers of kevlar in addition to steel. Stock size.

    My needs are basically towing (heavy and a lot) and plowing (a little)...and it looks like this will do both well.

    They got good reviews at their "roll out" (pardon the pun) and are quiet around town, but my towing reviews will have to wait till spring.

    Best of luck...Irish
  • I've had good luck with BFG TA's and bad luck with Hankook. The Hankook are way too squishy.
  • After a lot of trial and error, I've settled on Toyo M55. Amazing winter traction, and they can be studded if you need some extra ice traction. I get mine siped every fall.