Changing ps tires to LT tires? Which ones?

[sheripoms]

We have a 2008 Tahoe. I need to change out the ps tires to LT for towing. Am I right in that I just need the LT tires on the back? Can I keep my ps tires on the front?
Also which Lt tires would you recommend?
Thanks!!!!

[maxwell11]

excellent service from the Michelin LTX M/S 2's

but you may not be happy, happy, happy with the difference in the tires.

your current tires are nice and soft, smooth, etc:

my Michelin LTX M/S tires at 65 psi are a bit rough, but the stiff sidewall keeps the tow vehicle from swaying around so much.

before you buy, ask to look at a Michelin LTX M/S or A/S tire and feel the sidewall for stiffness, then ask to look at a tire like you have on your vehicle.

at least you can see the difference before you lay money down and are dis- satisfied.
a lot of money to be out and then unhappy,
these tires cost me about $250 each, but I live in no-where's-ville, KY so the tires are shipped in by mule train.

[fishfinder]

You really don't need to change your tires. The 265/70R17's already have a higher load rating than you need.
I use p-metrics on my Chevy 1/2-ton and I have a slide-in camper AND pull a 18' boat. No problems and the tires are nowhere close to max rating (I drove to the scales to verify).

[spoon059]

I have BF Goodrich All Terrain K/O in range E and they are GREAT. Should be able to find them for less than $250 per tire. I have 43K miles on them and they still have at least another 1/3rd of life left. I've been very happy with them.

[garry_owen]

Desert Captain wrote:
I have had excellent service from the Michelin LTX M/S 2's. I put a set (they are E rated), on my truck when we towed our 22' TT and the improvement over the P's was nothing short of amazing. Recently I got a full set of 6 for free from Michelin as our 2012 Class C came with the old M/S's that were/are the subject of a recall.

The LTX M/S 2 is a new design that replaced the old M/S. The ride and handling of our C noticeably improved with the new tires, even lost a couple of annoying rattles. They have a street tread which gives a smooth and quiet ride and yet are rated for use in mud or snow. Just air them up to the load they will be carrying and you will be good to go. They come with a 70,000 mile tread life warranty and can be had, out the door, for around $250 a piece.

As always.... Opinions and YMMV.

:C

X-2 that what we run on the yukon XL

[Desert_Captain]

I have had excellent service from the Michelin LTX M/S 2's. I put a set (they are E rated), on my truck when we towed our 22' TT and the improvement over the P's was nothing short of amazing. Recently I got a full set of 6 for free from Michelin as our 2012 Class C came with the old M/S's that were/are the subject of a recall.

The LTX M/S 2 is a new design that replaced the old M/S. The ride and handling of our C noticeably improved with the new tires, even lost a couple of annoying rattles. They have a street tread which gives a smooth and quiet ride and yet are rated for use in mud or snow. Just air them up to the load they will be carrying and you will be good to go. They come with a 70,000 mile tread life warranty and can be had, out the door, for around $250 a piece.

As always.... Opinions and YMMV.

:C

[coolbreeze01]

sheripoms wrote:
Well the tires we have on now are p265/70r17 so I guess we should stay with that size except LT ones Right?

I currently have 265 70R 17 E rated Nitto Crosstecs on my pickup. At 5,000 miles and happy with them.

[sheripoms]

Well the tires we have on now are p265/70r17 so I guess we should stay with that size except LT ones Right?

[coolbreeze01]

What size are you buying? I've had good luck with several brands of load range E light truck tires.

[sheripoms]

Ohh ok,, didnt think about the transfer of weight on to the front tires also.
Well crud,, thats another 500.00. Maybe I can find some real good used ones. Hmmm

Also which brand would you recommend?

[spoon059]

No, you should change all 4. If you are towing and have a WDH it will transfer weight to the front axle as well.

[donn0128]

Install 4 new tires and go. Not real smart to install different types of tires on a vehicle.