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 have a 2003 Silverado 1500 with a 5500lb TT. Shortly after we got the trailer, 8 years ago, I replaced the stock P265/75 R16 Bridgestone Dueler's, which would squat under load, with LT 265/75 R16 Toyo Open Country A/T, Load Range D tires and had them siped at installation. The tire's weight ratings exceed the axel limit on the truck, so no need to go to the Load Range E tires in my opinion. They've been fantastic. I've got 76K miles on them and are just now approaching the need for replacement. I run them at 60psi when the trailer is attached or if I'm loading the truck with firewood or something heavy. For standard day to day driving I keep them around 43-48 psi for even tread ware and ride comfort. They're a heavier tire with a slightly more aggressive tread than the stock P tires, so they provide a slightly stiffer ride and my gas milage dropped about 1 mpg (which might be better if I'd gone with the highway tread instead of the all terrain), but I've never regretted that decision. I'd recommend them in a heartbeat.
FWIW.
FWIW.
