I have a 2005 GMC Sierra 2500HD. Currently have Goodyear Wrangler HT LT245/75R16. Only got 20k miles out of them in 20 months. I'd like something with smooth ride, low road noise, more than 20k life expectancy, and dependable traction for the periodic snow we get here in Arkansas in the winter. I tow our trailer maybe 2x a year long trips with 4-5 weekend trips a year max. Otherwise it's a daily pavement driver. Suggestion? Ready..... GO!

Ive always used Bridgestone Duelers on mine and get great mileage out of them.

BFG TA Radials -- been buying them for over thirty years for all my trucks. Good traction, great on the highway and light off-road driving -- good in light snow. Never had problems with 'em but only once, and BFG replaced it with no hassle.Also, a GM guy, always buy 2500 4x4 trucks.

You cannot go wrong with BF Goodrich All Terrain TAs.

I’m surprised that no one has suggested Michelin LTX MS2. They have great life expectancy, very comfortable ride, low noise, excellent snow traction without the downsides of all terrain tires (such as noise), and the worst steering wander that I have ever experienced in 50 years of driving. I’ve had a few sets—I have to steer into the road crown and/or wind, and on flat level road they wander off one way or the other. They usually get very high reviews, but I consider the wander almost dangerous. I’m also looking for a Highway tread mud & snow replacement for the OEM Continentals that wore off strange on my F-350. I’m leaning toward trying Yokohama Geolandar GO56 next. Check out tirerack.com. You’ll see the specs on most of the tires sold in the USA—you can narrow the search with check boxes on the left.

I would look at the Michelin M/S2+, love the way they grip.

Tires - GMC Sierra 2500HD - recommendation please

sremsing
Explorer
Apr 04, 2015
Ive always used Bridgestone Duelers on mine and get great mileage out of them.
monkey44
Nomad II
Apr 04, 2015
BFG TA Radials -- been buying them for over thirty years for all my trucks. Good traction, great on the highway and light off-road driving -- good in light snow. Never had problems with 'em but only once, and BFG replaced it with no hassle.

Also, a GM guy, always buy 2500 4x4 trucks.
Grandpere
Explorer
Apr 04, 2015
You cannot go wrong with BF Goodrich All Terrain TAs.
lenr
Explorer III
Apr 04, 2015
I’m surprised that no one has suggested Michelin LTX MS2. They have great life expectancy, very comfortable ride, low noise, excellent snow traction without the downsides of all terrain tires (such as noise), and the worst steering wander that I have ever experienced in 50 years of driving. I’ve had a few sets—I have to steer into the road crown and/or wind, and on flat level road they wander off one way or the other. They usually get very high reviews, but I consider the wander almost dangerous. I’m also looking for a Highway tread mud & snow replacement for the OEM Continentals that wore off strange on my F-350. I’m leaning toward trying Yokohama Geolandar GO56 next. Check out tirerack.com. You’ll see the specs on most of the tires sold in the USA—you can narrow the search with check boxes on the left.
rhagfo
Explorer III
Apr 04, 2015
I would look at the Michelin M/S2+, love the way they grip.
Charlie_D_
Explorer
Apr 04, 2015
Check warranty on tires. Some have no mileage warranty. My Firestone OEM Transforce have 20,000 miles on them and may only get 25,000.
downtheroad
Explorer
Apr 04, 2015
Already mentioned...but, take a good look at Michelin LTX MS2. They have been great on our Sierra both daily driving and towing...all kinds of weather.
Cummins12V98
Explorer III
Apr 04, 2015
MS2's. 40K on these on a heavy Dually.
Need-A-Vacation
Explorer
Apr 04, 2015
Look into the Cooper A/T3's, 50k (or 55k) tread life warranty even on the LT tires! Maybe a more on road tire as well from Cooper that includes a warranty, not sure as I usually get AT replacements living here in Mi, and needing good traction in all weather types!

Toyo has some pretty good tires, the At2 with a tread warrany as well. Buddy has been happy with them for the last 6 months or so. Good winter traction. They may have a more on road tire with warranty as well.
jake2250
Explorer
Apr 04, 2015
X2 on the Michelin LTX MS2, quiet tire great traction and long lasting!!