Replacement tires for my 2007 Sierra Classic 2500 HD LBZ

[patrick1945]

The OEM tires on my GMC are Bridgestone/V STEEL RIB/265/ LT 245/75 R16.

I will need to replace them before we leave on our next trip in December. These tires have served me well and might be a good choice again BUT:

1) I am thinking about a larger tire with the same load rating and
2) getting Michelin in stead of the bridgestones.

Opinions
thanks
Pat

 

[Taz Devil]

I am currently running the Firestone Transforce A/T (LT265 70R 17) on my Dodge 2500. Not a bad riding tire for a HD truck.

 

[tmcran]

IMHO --Michelin. I have used most brands but the Michelins have held up better than any of them for me. I drive over some rough country on the ranch and I can really stress tires over the rocks. Never had a failure or sidewall problem. Just spent the extra money for new Michelins.

 

[mrcomer]

I have replaced my OEM tires with Michelins. I also went up one tire size. While I really like my Michelins I will say that they seem to have a little bit of side to side sway. I am not sure if it is because of going up one tire size or if it is because of the deeper tread depth or a combination of the two. When it comes time I may go back to the original tire size.

Mark

 

[Cyncwby]

You might want to look at www.Tirerack.com for the specs, I questioned the load rating when I first saw them but I found out that they have a 3 ply sidewall instead of the normal 2 ply.

I have an '02 F-250 4X4 Powerstroke and wanted the heaviest duty 285/75/16 E rated tire available. I found a Goodrich T/A in that size that is rated at 3750 lbs. @ 80 psi. which actually is a G rating. The reviews on this tire were mostly 10's so I ended up buying a set. I run about 70 psi in them empty and no, they don't howl and so far they are wearing like iron........food for thought......Dave

 

[jolar3329]

I went with the LTX/MS 265/75 R16 tires. When the speedometer indicates 65 mph the GPS indicates 64 mph. So you end up with a speedometer that reads ever so slightly high. Of course, I didn't have any problems with the Bridgestone original tires.

 

[Del600]

I too am ready to replace tires... but to be honest, my bridfgestones have served me well, 50,000 miles well.

I am thinking of buying the same tire again.... any reason I shouldn't?

 

[westxsrt10]

I am totally satified with these factory "Goodyear SlientArmor's" they are E rated @ 3750lb at 80psi, great traction and quiet. I have 15,000 mi on them and they still look new with very little wear. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Goodyear&tireModel=Wrangler SilentArmor

 

[porthole]

I replaced the puny 16" tires on my 2006 GMC Sierra 2 months ago.

Got a set of 2008 or 09 17" Bridgestone's. LT 265-70R 17. Came on new aluminum wheels with caps. Load range E, 3200 pounds.

They were takes on eBay. $1100 for four delivered. Tires were like new, still had all the nubs on them.

They look much better on the truck.