New Truck and Tires advice

I insisted on 18 inch tires for my truck when I bought it. Like you the low profile 20 inch tires (never mind 22 inch) obviously were neither towing or off-road capable. Furthermore the number of selections available for 20 inch tires was much more limited, when it came time to replace them. More expensive too.

StylinLP38 wrote:

Now I want a truck. I real truck and I might even upgrade my trailer to a 25' model too someday.

You want a real truck spend a few more $$$ and get a 2500 series and stop playing with those 1/2 ton models

You can put 18"s on the Chevy. Those 22's should be worth some money. You don't need a HD truck to pull 5K worth of trailer. The 6.2 puts the power down and gets good mpg when not towing just slightly less than 5.3.

Either truck will be fine, if they come with those rims, u should be able to so call down grade to 18. With that being said the dealer can change them out and should not charge u anything since he's giving you a less desirable rim tire combo. Everyone wants those large tire rims now so it would be an easy sell for dealer. He would make out better with the swap for sure. A 1/2 ton will pull the trailer and even a 25ft without issues. I would look At both and see who gives u the better deal. I like the 6.2 so I personally would go that route. It's got plenty of power and you could get a nice deal since the new style model is coming out. Good luck keep us updated!!

Forgot to add, my friend purchased a 6.2 a few years back. He really loves the pulling power and yes mpgs are not bad either. Backing up with ksss just stated above.

Cooper discovery a/T 3 do come in LT I drive 2004 F250 CC and just bought these for my truck and my brother runs them on his 2016 Yukon

Someone once told me that real trucks don’t have spark plugs.
I have Yokohama Geolander G056 LT tires on my TV. DON’T get these tires! They’re terrible for towing and for wear.

Ranger Smith wrote:

StylinLP38 wrote:

Now I want a truck. I real truck and I might even upgrade my trailer to a 25' model too someday.

You want a real truck spend a few more $$$ and get a 2500 series and stop playing with those 1/2 ton models

OP, please don't take this as anywhere near an absolute or a requirement. (although if you're ripping off multi state trips and mountains with your GJC, then you already know how to drive/tow).

ksss wrote:
You can put 18"s on the Chevy. Those 22's should be worth some money. You don't need a HD truck to pull 5K worth of trailer. The 6.2 puts the power down and gets good mpg when not towing just slightly less than 5.3.

^This. OP, you're fixating on an insignificant part of the equation worrying about what brand of tires and to an extent, what wheels the truck comes with.
First, getting "LT" tires is typically an improvement over P or XL tires for a couple reasons. 1 being rated load capacity. 2 being stiffer with less flex/sway potential.

LT isn't a magical designation. Low profile XL tires will give you the stiffness and stability by virtue of less sidewall and less sidewall flex. If you can get 2500-2900lb cap tires, how much do you really think you're putting on the rear axle of a half ton? With weight distribution, you're going to be within the tires capacities, unless you really start loading gheavy, above the axle ratings of the truck.

And if you are dead set on having some D or E load LT tires, again, don't worry about if the truck comes with 20s or 22s and you can't find tires for those rims. The rims you want are dime a dozen for sale as takeoffs for the rest of the folks putting aftermarket rims or upgraded OE takeoffs. You'll be able to sell the fancy wheels for,more than you'll buy a set of 17s or 18s for (OE takeoffs).
Get the truck you want then worry about the wheels. And don't let the dealer get involved with it unless you're a sucker for paying dealers to do simple tasks. (But I'm sure you could find the right dealer that would gladly switch out some high $ dubs or 22s for some more plebeian wheels free of charge. They may even accommodate you by charging you extra $ to do something that will not cost them anything!)

Good luck truck shopping. The 6.2 is a beast and the Hemi ain't no slouch. Both are solid vehicles as are the, ahem, F. F. Fords. I'd shy away from the Ram 1500 for heavier towing though due to the coil spring rear. Maybe air ride though, but I don't have any experience with them. I did see a Ram 1500 dragging its @ss through a campground this morning though, with a moderate size TT and wdh bars hooked up.

And don't expect better mpg really with a bigger truck. You'll just be able to do the same work with less rpms and fanfare.