Need new tires......
Hi all. Looks like it's time for new tires on my TV, 2003 Chev Silverado 1500. My current tires, which were on the truck when we bought it 2 years ago, are P255/60R16 with a load rating of 109 and a s...
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I keep LT265/70-17 C load range tires on the wifes 1500 crew cab 4x4 pickup. I've used load E tires on a couple of std duty 1/2 ton trucks before but always dropped them and went back to a P or load C tire.
Most 1/2 ton wheels aren't load or pressure rated for 80 psi or 3042 lbs capacity anyway and was a waste of money for my use even at max axle loads.
Half ton trucks like the OP's truck have a 3800-4000 lb RAWR rating which includes the rear spring pack/tires and wheels. A 2200-2500 lb rated tire would give a nice reserve capacity.
Most 1/2 ton wheels aren't load or pressure rated for 80 psi or 3042 lbs capacity anyway and was a waste of money for my use even at max axle loads.
Half ton trucks like the OP's truck have a 3800-4000 lb RAWR rating which includes the rear spring pack/tires and wheels. A 2200-2500 lb rated tire would give a nice reserve capacity.
