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Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc
My 2001 GMC 4X4 diesel dually will need new shoes soon. Tire size is 215/85 x 16. Currently running some off brand that came on the truck I believe Ameritech or something like that. Looked on Tire Rack , Discount Tire and National Tire/Battery and it seems like a fair amount of tires in the 125.00 - 150.00 each range. Want to stay with load range E and highway tread pattern. So what are you guys using on these tanks ?  |
That's the incorrect tire for your truck. Look on the tire pressure sticker in the door jamb. The correct tire size is LT245/75-16E. The 215/85 you have one there now is the same overall diameter, so it works. And 215s are cheaper which is likely why they were chosen last time.
BUT the 215s have a 2680lb rating and the 245s have a 3042lb rating. So multiplied by six tires, you're losing
2172 lbs of load capacity/margin.
The wider tire will also squirm a lot less for safer handling and better stability.
I've had great luck with the Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armor, and the Michelin LTX M/S. I currently have the Kumho KL78s and they're much more aggressive so they're noisier and use more fuel, but seem to be wearing nicely.