Michelin vs Falken
Had a tragic failure on my Nitto DT at 4 yrs old last week (ask Buzz how scary that can be!) so I am pulling all of them off and getting new skins. Thought I made up my mind on Falken Wildpeak H/T pu...
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ticki2 wrote:billtex wrote:I have always had good service from BFG's . IIRC you are using OEM one ton wheels . Unfortunately no one knows what the wheels are rated for , seems to be a GM secrete . Original tire was a 265/75/16 rated at 3400# . Apparently you have been OK with the 285's so should be good .
I think I will pass on the Falkens and Mich's.
I have found BFG T/A K02 in 295 75 16 with a 128 load index that will fit my wheels and truck.
This will give me another 440# rear axle capacity.
Reviews seem pretty good...
Correct! I put 1 ton steelies on went I went with the nitto’s. Interestingly the recommended wheel for 295 is same as 285.
I feel pretty good about gaining a little more capacity. I don’t recall any 295 tires 4 yrs ago?!
Should have the new sneakers on next week...
