New tires for 09 GMC2500, need suggestions
I've finally decided my original tires need replacing. I'm sure a few of you have a similar age and model truck,and can suggest a tire. Mine are rated currently at 3145 lbs, but somewhere I've read t...
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What diameter wheel do you have? If they are 17" the choices are limited. Most from the factory of this diameter are 265/17 with a maximum capacity of 3197 pounds. I stepped up to a 285 and found Nittos that can carry 3748 each tire.
Regardless of the what the tires can do, the weaker point will still be the capacity of the wheels themselves and I have yet to find any rate stamp or documentation on factory wheels. My only assumption is that the stock factory wheels are at LEAST capable of the weight of the tires that came with the truck.
Regardless of the what the tires can do, the weaker point will still be the capacity of the wheels themselves and I have yet to find any rate stamp or documentation on factory wheels. My only assumption is that the stock factory wheels are at LEAST capable of the weight of the tires that came with the truck.
