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Apr-14-2015 07:17 AM
Grit dog wrote:
Don't over think it. Any E rated tire and most D rated tires will fit the bill for your truck and loads. Assuming a 2k pin weight.
"standard" E load tires are index 121, for 3195lbs capacity single wheel.
So load index of 121 or greater is what you're after.
As far as type, brand, model, that is very subjective.
I typically solve that part by buying my tires used off Craigslist. Haven't paid much over 50% for new or almost new tires for years for any vehicles.
Apr-14-2015 07:11 AM
blt2ski wrote:
I'll take a D rated 255 over an E rated 235 in tire sizes mentioned. At least from my experience with my two previous sw 3500 GM's. The D rated 265's Cary the same wt as the 235's. Same diameter, bit skinnier, so handling as not always as good. If you have RIM width, go to the wider tire!
Marty
Apr-14-2015 07:02 AM
Apr-13-2015 11:26 PM
Apr-13-2015 08:08 PM
ThomasM wrote:
Thanks for the answers.
Right now I have the LT265/75-16 on the truck. The former owner did a lot of stupid thinks to the car, like installing a performance chip (the car runs great now with the chip), so I think the tires are too big too.
I will buy the standard 235 tires.
Since I drive only highways, I will stick with standard highway tires.
The E rating seems to be a fact, but I am not shure about the load index.
The cheaper tires have 116 and the better one 123. Not shure if I spend the extra money on 123, any suggestions on that?
We use the truck and trailer only 2 months per year for vacation, so I will never drive 50K miles, so the lasting of the tires is not important.
I am more concerned about the safety aspect...
Apr-13-2015 05:41 PM
ThomasM wrote:rhagfo wrote:ThomasM wrote:
Thanks for the answers.
Right now I have the LT265/75-16 on the truck. The former owner did a lot of stupid thinks to the car, like installing a performance chip (the car runs great now with the chip), so I think the tires are too big too.
I will buy the standard 235 tires.
Since I drive only highways, I will stick with standard highway tires.
The E rating seems to be a fact, but I am not shure about the load index.
The cheaper tires have 116 and the better one 123. Not shure if I spend the extra money on 123, any suggestions on that?
We use the truck and trailer only 2 months per year for vacation, so I will never drive 50K miles, so the lasting of the tires is not important.
I am more concerned about the safety aspect...
Just remember the tires carry the lives of your family!
The 265/75-16 E's will have a 231# greater load capacity than the 235's. The larger tires could have been part of an optional camper package.
I would be looking at Michelin LT M/S2+, shop around for the best price, Costco, might be an option.
The VIN sticker on the Drivers door jam will list the minimum size to carry the GVWR of the truck.
Can't find LT only LTX and they are more than $200 a piece, too much for my budget.
They only have a load index of 114 in 265, that is quite low. Shouldn't I shop for a higher load index?
Apr-13-2015 01:10 PM
rhagfo wrote:ThomasM wrote:
Thanks for the answers.
Right now I have the LT265/75-16 on the truck. The former owner did a lot of stupid thinks to the car, like installing a performance chip (the car runs great now with the chip), so I think the tires are too big too.
I will buy the standard 235 tires.
Since I drive only highways, I will stick with standard highway tires.
The E rating seems to be a fact, but I am not shure about the load index.
The cheaper tires have 116 and the better one 123. Not shure if I spend the extra money on 123, any suggestions on that?
We use the truck and trailer only 2 months per year for vacation, so I will never drive 50K miles, so the lasting of the tires is not important.
I am more concerned about the safety aspect...
Just remember the tires carry the lives of your family!
The 265/75-16 E's will have a 231# greater load capacity than the 235's. The larger tires could have been part of an optional camper package.
I would be looking at Michelin LT M/S2+, shop around for the best price, Costco, might be an option.
The VIN sticker on the Drivers door jam will list the minimum size to carry the GVWR of the truck.
Apr-13-2015 12:34 PM
ThomasM wrote:
Thanks for the answers.
Right now I have the LT265/75-16 on the truck. The former owner did a lot of stupid thinks to the car, like installing a performance chip (the car runs great now with the chip), so I think the tires are too big too.
I will buy the standard 235 tires.
Since I drive only highways, I will stick with standard highway tires.
The E rating seems to be a fact, but I am not shure about the load index.
The cheaper tires have 116 and the better one 123. Not shure if I spend the extra money on 123, any suggestions on that?
We use the truck and trailer only 2 months per year for vacation, so I will never drive 50K miles, so the lasting of the tires is not important.
I am more concerned about the safety aspect...
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