LT Tires

[qukon 95]

Is anybody using LT size tires on your trucks I need to get some tires for mine before winter
Sets in or any other recommendations I'm using FAC 16" wheels.

 

[rolfsent]

Is anybody using LT size tires on your trucks I need to get some tires for mine before winter Sets in or any other recommendations I'm using FAC 16" wheels.

Firestone Destination LE2 or AT. Depending on what you need them for.

 

[imi4tth3w]

LT has nothing to do with size. they make a P265 70 17 and an LT265 70 17. the LT will usually be a heavy duty tire for 2500's but can be run on 1500's. generally they will have a rougher ride on 1/2 tons but a harder tread compound that lasts longer.

i HIGHLY recommend against firestone as their tires suck. michelins will be the best tire but come at a price. many other options out there as well. living in texas i don't have much experience with snow but get yourself some good all season tires and your set.

 

[strad]

I always thought lt stood for light truck when you see it on tires. I believe the tires in my Tahoe are labeled at, which is all terrain.

 

[mfdrookie516]

It does mean light truck... as opposed to a semi or other truly heavy duty truck. These are 10 ply tires, which carry a greater load rating than your standard p-metric tires. Along with that increased load rating comes a rougher ride in most situations. Longevity vs comfort, I suppose... for a vehicle that doesn't require a tire that can handle the load that the LT tire can.

 

[rolfsent]

i HIGHLY recommend against firestone as their tires suck. michelins will be the best tire but come at a price. many other options out there as well. living in texas i don't have much experience with snow but get yourself some good all season tires and your set.

Why exactly do you say that they suck? I've had the Destination AT's on 3 different Tahoe's and have loved them.

 

[strad]

Why exactly do you say that they suck? I've had the Destination AT's on 3 different Tahoe's and have loved them.

I think it all goes back to the ford explorer debacle. It takes a lot to live that down and regain the public confidence.

 

[rolfsent]

I think it all goes back to the ford explorer debacle. It takes a lot to live that down and regain the public confidence.

I think that was 10+ years ago. Also I owned a ford explorer when that was going on.

 

[strad]

I think that was 10+ years ago. Also I owned a ford explorer when that was going on.

Yes it was. I think second generation explorers? We had a 92 and iirc it came with firestones. That was before all the incidents.

 

[rolfsent]

Yes it was. I think second generation explorers? We had a 92 and iirc it came with firestones. That was before all the incidents.

I still recommend the Destinations. Love the AT's.

 

[SunlitComet]

I use LT type tires for the stiffer sidewall.

 

[Sentry]

What about BF Goodrich? I have been thinking of getting these,

http://www.tirekingdom.com/tires/sk...s?pageName=TireLandingBySize&skuId=sku1220133

Just looking for a more aggressive look... What ya think?

 

[strad]

I have BFg on mine. Not that model. Mine are 265/75r 16. It's one of the ones costco sells. Rugged terrain ta.

 

[qukon 95]

i'm going to get another set of cooper ht tires buy 3 one
free .i have a set of chevy 16'' stock wheels i think a 2001-04 trucks i will mount them on my stock wheels finish is
bad i will just need to do something about the bowtie on

the center caps the ones with the 8 black plastic nuts. i just
need to decide on tire size bigger than 255.