Looking for new tires for the TV

TravelTiger

Founding Texas-West Chapter Leaders-Retired

• Sep 12, 2010

• #1

2004 GMC Sierra 3500 Dually 4x4 has E rated, LT215/85/R16 Firestone Transforce HT tires on it right now. Hauling an Elk Ridge, max 14000 lbs.

We need new tires. Anyone have a recommendation?

 

Ray LeTourneau

Senior Member - Past Moderator

• Sep 12, 2010

• #2

I couldn't give you a reason to change from the Firestones. I have them on my truck which, by the way, is the same as yours. I'm very happy with them.

 

jnbhobe

Well-known member

• Sep 13, 2010

• #3

The Transforce HT is a very good tire. Just watch the load capacity of whatever you look at along with the tread design

 

TravelTiger

Founding Texas-West Chapter Leaders-Retired

• Sep 13, 2010

• #4

Jon,

I don't mean to be dense, what am I supposed to look for in tread design?

TT

 

DW_Gray

Well-known member

• Sep 14, 2010

• #5

I don't know if they are available for your truck, but I have ordered General Tire Grabber HTS. It has great reviews from owners and CR rates it the best. If I could afford them right now, Michelin LTX M/S2 would be my first choice.

 

jnbhobe

Well-known member

• Sep 14, 2010

• #6

TravelTiger said:

Jon,

I don't mean to be dense, what am I supposed to look for in tread design?

TT

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What I mean is do you want a summer type tread or an all terrain type. I use a summer type because the truck is only used to tow in good weather

 

Ray LeTourneau

Senior Member - Past Moderator

• Sep 14, 2010

• #7

Another consideration for tread design is the highway tread is normally quieter. Aggressive treads normally are load and get louder.

 

PUG

Pug

• Sep 14, 2010

• #8

Have run most all tire companies tires and I only go now with Michelin. They ride better, better traction, quieter and if you wait for Costco sales you can pick them up as good or better than other tires.