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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Honestly, it depends on your wheel size you have. The first stock tire size 245/75/16 has a general weight rating of 3042lbs. The second stock tire size 265/75/16 has a weight rating of 3415lbs. This is the one you are looking for. The last stock size is 265/70/17 and has a weight rating of 3195lbs. There isn't a different tire in any of the sizes that has more capacity than the others. They all have the same weight rating in their size. You will most likely have to change tire sizes and have the speedo recalibrated if you have the smaller tires and want more capacity. Hopefully you have the 16" rim and just get the 265/75/16 tires and get the extra weight rating you want. Otherwise just pick a tire you like best and keep it the same
size.
This is the 17" aluminum wheel.
This is the 16" aluminum wheel.
The other wheel is the steel wheel and looks like the one posted by Bubtoofat above. It will have a couple of less spokes since you have a 2500HD.
My parents have a 09 Silverado 2500HD and have the 17" rims. They have run the same tires that came on the truck since it was new. They have 165,000 miles and are only half way thru their 3rd set of tires. They are the Bridgestone Duravis M700. They tow a 35' 5er with theirs, Cameo F35SB3 I think.
size.
This is the 17" aluminum wheel.
This is the 16" aluminum wheel.
The other wheel is the steel wheel and looks like the one posted by Bubtoofat above. It will have a couple of less spokes since you have a 2500HD.
My parents have a 09 Silverado 2500HD and have the 17" rims. They have run the same tires that came on the truck since it was new. They have 165,000 miles and are only half way thru their 3rd set of tires. They are the Bridgestone Duravis M700. They tow a 35' 5er with theirs, Cameo F35SB3 I think.
