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2500 Replacement Tires For Towing, Hwy Experience?

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2M3Bill

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I am looking to replace my firestones, load range E, with something that has better wet traction and handles better. ?I use the AV for towing a 24' trailer and street use, not much off pavement. ?Anyone used BFG Longtrail or Yokohama Geolander's? ?Other suggestions?

Bill ???

Well I did it. Bought 4 Yokohama Geolanders. The difference is night and day. I didn't even have the heart to take $ from the guy I that I gave the Firestones(wrecker tires they are called in this area).

If you drive mostly on the hwy these are great tires. :love: ;D ;D ;D
 
I just posted a tire question on the Problems board. People may want to scan it also. My experience to date w/ replacement Goodyear tires is described there (not good).
 
I need tires for my new to me 2500. I have the stock 16 inch wheels and plan to use them. Is there any problem staying with the stock size? I am interested in towing capabilities and winter driving. I was thinking of the Goodyear Wrangler silent armor in E load in stock size. I have had these tires in E range on my 1500 and have been quite happy. Any benefit to chose a differnet size other than stock?
 
If it were me you can't beat BF Goodrich KO with a stock wheel load range E. As a matter of fact the 16 inch wheel is better for towing a butt load of weight.
 
Stock whels are 6.5 in wide so stay stock size and I HIGHLY recommend Michelin LTX E range. You will get 80k miles and they drive great. Spend the extra $ on tires- it's worth it.
 
Should I stick with the stock size as well?
 
265/16s on our trucks makes it fill the wheel well much better, more for appearance than utility.  If you step up to 285/16s on stock rims they are a bit narrow for the tire - some say its bad others say they havent had any problem.  I run 285/70/17 33s and it requires some leveling and pretty good trimming lol

I'd say stick with 245/75/16s the stock size if you do a whole lot of towing, esp if you have .373 gears

I know you can do 235s which are narrower (keep the same diameter though  :laugh: ) for on the fronts, if you want to reeeeally maximize mpg..
 
gopherbacon said:
265/16s on our trucks makes it fill the wheel well much better, more for appearance than utility.  If you step up to 285/16s on stock rims they are a bit narrow for the tire - some say its bad others say they havent had any problem.  I run 285/70/17 33s and it requires some leveling and pretty good trimming lol

I'd say stick with 245/75/16s the stock size if you do a whole lot of towing, esp if you have .373 gears

I know you can do 235s which are narrower (keep the same diameter though  :laugh: ) for on the fronts, if you want to reeeeally maximize mpg..
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Thanks, I think I will stick to the stock size. I do have the 4.10 gears and the truck will only be used to tow a camper or snowmobile/ATV trailer and maybe driven in the winter if the snow is to much for my Oldsmobile  ;)
 
Yeah even I will swap back to my stock wheels and BF Goodrich KO versus the hummer h2 wheel and the Michelin LTX. I just do not like the Michelin they handle bad JMHO.
 
Went with the goodyear Wrangler silent armors  :love:
 

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What is the benifit of rear wheel spacers  ???
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Mostly looks, but they make the rear track in line with the front (rear of our trucks is 4" narrower than the front).  Helps overall stability IMO
no negative effect, other than about $130 out of the wallet (y)
 
Here's a pic of what they look like:
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Try this out, I believe it's where I got mine from:

http://www.ezaccessory.com/Wheel_Adapter_8_Lug_6_5_To_8_Lug_6_5_p/8650-8650c.htm
I got the 2" set, should be what everyone else around here is running
 
I went with BFG KO's in the 285/75/16 for looks and traction and i pull a 24 foot boat and 30 foot camper and they have worked out great. Had to put Keys in front and crank a bit but have had no issues with the suspension in 2 years now. BFG's last forever if properly rotated and i have never had a problem with them. Goodyears on the other hand..... :E:
 
I've been running a set of 265 Geolander ATs for just over a year now and they've been great.  I tow a 9000lb TT several times a year without issue.  The Michelin LTX M/S2s are a great choice as well.  I will likely go back to the stock size when the next set goes on since we plan on doing quite a bit more towing by then.

Just a side note: BFG recently had a major recall on their Commercial T/A and A/T tires. 
http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/bfg-nation/article-detail.page?DCRName=2007-07-26_Press_Release_Voluntary_Safety_Recall
 
look just like mine.
 
I have used a few sets of stock 245sk, 265 Pro Comp ATs, and Goodyear Duratracs, and tried some 235s in the front.

For highway use, they all seem fine.  Mileage has been about the same, other than running diffrent width up front, you can't do a 4 tire rotation so that hurts. 

I stick with the 265s due to the higher load rating as I occasionally am pushing it with 245s. 

I am concerned with bending the rear axle, so I stay away from the spacers.  I know this gen of 14 bolt is supposed to be stronger, but you see a lot of the older ones that are bent.  Plus some tireshops wont work on the truck with spacers.  (Of course Walmart wouldn't work on mine with 235s on it because apparently different width tires would "screw up the transfer case" :rolleyes:)  Needless to say I don't go there anymore, since my wifes car came straight from GM with 235s front, 265s rear in an AWD, and they are evn slightly different diameters. unlike a 235/85 front and 265/75 rear combo.
 
ramv said:
Plus some tireshops wont work on the truck with spacers.  (Of course Walmart wouldn't work on mine with 235s on it because apparently different width tires would "screw up the transfer case" :rolleyes:)  Needless to say I don't go there anymore, since my wifes car came straight from GM with 235s front, 265s rear in an AWD, and they are evn slightly different diameters. unlike a 235/85 front and 265/75 rear combo.
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lmao that's SO walmart! 
 
Discount Tire won't work with spacers. I bought the spacers had them on for a summer of towing and although I felt a little difference it really wasn't that noticeable.

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