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: Tire upgrade


donn
07-05-2005, 09:56 AM
:help: Ok, I have a dilemma.:( Went over the scales the other day, and found that I have a bit of an overloaded situation on the rear axle.
Here is what I have;
Front=4350
Rear=6150
The stock LT 245-16 tires are rated for 3050 each. Other than trading a 5000 mile new truck for a dualley, I guess I need to upgrade to load range G tires. Anybody out there have any good suggestions on a tire that will not break the bank.
Thanks

YellaCat
07-05-2005, 11:03 AM
You can step up to a 265 and gain some capacity as well.

Rockin
07-05-2005, 11:30 AM
Bridgestone Dualer AT REVO 265's are 3490 rated. Super Trail makes a G rated tire in 235/85 R16 in a G rated (as does Goodyear) Then there are 19.5's but they will break the bank.

I ran similar weights all the way through 36000 miles on stock tires without problems.