Cap206

I have a chevy 2500 with Firestone steeltex 245/75/16 tires.They only have 37000mi on them and look terible.All four are worn to the wear bars.My other 2500 went 55000mi and still look better.Alignment has been checked and found to be good.What is your favorate brand E rated tire? Wouldn't mind a litte taller,but don't want to rub.

Thanks, Paul

t500hps

Had the exact same tires on a 2003 3/4 suburban. Just replaced them last weekend after 44K miles. They still had a fair amount of tread left but I wanted new tires (several years ago we had a vehicle spin out at 70mph in the rain with low tread tires). Put 265/75/16 Michelin LTX's on it. Ride seems a little better, but I haven't driven it much yet.

offshoredrillin

The Michelin LTX m&S is great tire, the highway rib makes them ride smooth without a ton of sound. I have the yokohama geolander on my 4 runner a 12.5x32 is similar to the size you mention, just keep in mind the the ratios, even if you just go waider, that will change the aspect ratio and make it taller. it's icing out now and I just got back with no problems. the yok's rock and a great tread pattern as well...

LostinBoston

Will the 265/75/16 fit on stock GMC sierra 2500?

t500hps

Just put them on a Stock 2003 2500 Suburban, so I'm sure they would.

PWRQWST

Yes they fit well and look good just put some on mine a month ago.

candyman35

Yes

I have the 265/75/16 Bridgestone AT Revo's on my 2500HD. Great tires! No comparison to the garbage Firestones that were stock. You may want to research some of the truck sites. I know I have seen the Michelin tires recommended also.
Dan

aquaforce

Michelin tire would be the very best available. The next tire down would be the Bridgestone. I special ordered my 2500HD with Bridgestones since the Michelins were not one of the options given. They are doing very well and no noise.

Also....alignment is a relative term and can be defined differently by each mechanic you talk to. It is a silly numbers game but to keep it simple and true to tire wear...the closest the numbers are to ZERO toe, and ZERO camber when the truck is loaded, the longer the tire will last.
I've seen alignments where the machine will show the vehicle to be within spec range and the tires will chew right off, and ride poorly.

Just some perspective from a certified master mechanic.

Sydwayz

iTrader: (1)

Some trucks will even fit the 285 series tires. You may have to crank the front torsion bars up a bit. I would look at only 3 tires:

BFG Goodrich All Terrain KO
BFG Goodrich Rugged Trail
Cooper Discoverer ATR

I have had all three tires, and I think they are all great. I currently run BFG Rugged Trails on my truck 265 series, E-load rated. If 285 series would have fit, I would have gone with the BFG AT/KO.

I would recommend a wider wheel/tire combo. I went from the factory 16"x6.5" wheels to a 16x8. Now I am running a 17x8. The difference in towing is undescribable. I will never tow with the original wheels/tires again; in fact, I sold them.

Chris288

Just put the Revo's on my F-150 they are GREAT,, don't even need 4-wheel drive in most snow situations now, road noise is a tiny bit more but well worth it.. I would highly reccomend them. I was also considering the Cooper AT's...