need new tires

09camaross · 10-13-2009, 09:34 PM

I have an 06 silverado 1500 4x4 v8 and I need new tires. I currently have the Good Year Wranglers 265 R70 X 17. I want to stick with this size, but don't know what brand to get. I live in Rhode Island so iIneed all season tires, there's just so many options. Please let me know what you recommend. Thanks.

CadiEldo67 · 10-13-2009, 10:19 PM

Go on tirerack.com

Put in your truck's information and it pulls up the stock tires or put in your tire size.

Then check out the tires they have avaliable. They have professional (through tirerack) and consumer reviews and even if you don't buy from there you can decide which tires you want. I've done it twice through them and I think their service is excellent.

AirCleaner · 10-13-2009, 10:42 PM

Goodyear Fortera.

FanOfDurant · 10-13-2009, 10:57 PM

Wrangler Silent Armor's.. I've had 2 sets of 265/75/16's on my Silverado and just love them.. I'll also add that for snow, the Nokian Vativa's are Superb!! Those particulars are made here in the states by Cooper. They are a softer rubber compound though and will wear faster than the Silent Armors.

Shotgun · 10-14-2009, 06:02 AM

There are two truck tires I recommend. One is the Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo, and the other is the Firestone Destination A/T. Both are on/off road with a hint of agressiveness, but are quiet and smooth riding.

Danko · 10-14-2009, 08:09 AM

Tire Rack gives ratings that are very helpful. I suggest you consider going to a 75 series or a 285. For where you live, a little more ground clearance would be good.

darndot · 10-14-2009, 08:32 AM

I love my Toyo's Open County A/T 285/75/R16 on my 04 Z71 Silvy. I have had some buyers remorse, and should have found some built in the US.

Canyonaro · 10-14-2009, 11:46 AM

I currently run the ever popular BFG All-terrain on my truck and I couldn't be happier.

hiluxxulih · 10-14-2009, 02:00 PM

I have treadwright retread tires 245/75R16 on my 2004 Silverado and they work great and cheap too . they are Michelin cases , they have taken logging road abuse and old gold mining roads fast with one flat .

Puzzel · 10-14-2009, 02:05 PM

I'm very happy with BFG Long Trail TA Tour tires. I have 20k+ miles on a set, and they still look & grip like new and are very smooth riding. But these may not look aggressive enough for your tastes, as they are more highway oriented.

RamJet502 · 10-14-2009, 02:47 PM

I can strongly recommend the Yokohama Geolander AT/S tires, by far the best tires I've ever had on either of my trucks. Much better than Goodyears, Toyos or BFGs.

TIP - Buy from tirerack.com and have Walmart mount them when they're shipped to you, price them at a local tire shop and see how much you'll save.

Uzzy · 10-14-2009, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darndot

I love my Toyo's Open County A/T 285/75/R16 on my 04 Z71 Silvy. I have had some buyers remorse, and should have found some built in the US.

I wasn't impressed with mine, but I only got another year and a half out of them after I got the truck, so they weren't new when I got it.

Go with the BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A

I like 'em. They pick up more stones than the Toyos did, but they look bad-ass!

RamJet502 · 10-14-2009, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Uzzy

I wasn't impressed with mine, but I only got another year and a half out of them after I got the truck, so they weren't new when I got it.

Go with the BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A

I like 'em. They pick up more stones than the Toyos did, but they look bad-ass!

My cousin also didn't like the Toyo's he put on his Dodge, they're expensive and they wear fast just like the BFG all terrains (they do look bad ass though).

Uzzy · 10-14-2009, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RamJet502

My cousin also didn't like the Toyo's he put on his Dodge, they're expensive and they wear fast just like the BFG all terrains (they do look bad ass though).

Ya, the Toyos just looked bad.

I know the BFGs aren't the longest lasting, but they look good while they last.

Bejeweled · 10-14-2009, 07:46 PM

Michelin LTX M/S.
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10-13-2009, 09:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
09camaross 1.4 Liter Turbocharged ECOTEC Join Date: Sep 2007 Drives: 2006 Silverado LT3 5.3 4x4 Graystone Metalic Posts: 62	need new tires I have an 06 silverado 1500 4x4 v8 and I need new tires. I currently have the Good Year Wranglers 265 R70 X 17. I want to stick with this size, but don't know what brand to get. I live in Rhode Island so iIneed all season tires, there's just so many options. Please let me know what you recommend. Thanks. __________________ Current Ride: 2006 Silverado LT3 4x4 Future Sunday Driver: 09 Camaro SS conv.

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AirCleaner 3.0 Liter SIDI V6 Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 620	Re: need new tires Goodyear Fortera.

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FanOfDurant 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 216	Re: need new tires Wrangler Silent Armor's.. I've had 2 sets of 265/75/16's on my Silverado and just love them.. I'll also add that for snow, the Nokian Vativa's are Superb!! Those particulars are made here in the states by Cooper. They are a softer rubber compound though and will wear faster than the Silent Armors.

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Shotgun 6.0 Liter L76 V8 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Southeast USA Drives: 1999 GMC, 2007 Buick, 2005 Chevrolet Posts: 2,268	Re: need new tires There are two truck tires I recommend. One is the Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revo, and the other is the Firestone Destination A/T. Both are on/off road with a hint of agressiveness, but are quiet and smooth riding. __________________ "If what I say offends you, it must be true."

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Danko Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 290	Re: need new tires Tire Rack gives ratings that are very helpful. I suggest you consider going to a 75 series or a 285. For where you live, a little more ground clearance would be good.

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darndot 6.2 Liter LS3 V8 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southern Illinois Drives: Silvy, 57-Pickup, Corvair-Vert. Posts: 3,446	Re: need new tires I love my Toyo's Open County A/T 285/75/R16 on my 04 Z71 Silvy. I have had some buyers remorse, and should have found some built in the US. __________________ Toyota because Whirlpool doesn't make cars and trucks.

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Canyonaro 4.6 Liter Northstar V8 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SKI Utah Drives: '04 Mali '07 Canyon CC 4x4 Z71 SLT Posts: 1,572	Re: need new tires I currently run the ever popular BFG All-terrain on my truck and I couldn't be happier. __________________ Willy (from the Simpsons): Willy hears ya. Willy don't care. Обладание Тойотой не плохо, только все те люди, которые ведут тот, думая это как Aмериканец. GMI Folding@Home Thread

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hiluxxulih 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 118	Re: need new tires I have treadwright retread tires 245/75R16 on my 2004 Silverado and they work great and cheap too . they are Michelin cases , they have taken logging road abuse and old gold mining roads fast with one flat . __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 RCLB , 4.3 liter v6 5 speed . 1993 Ford F250HD 4x2 RCLB , 300 six cylinder C6 auto .

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Puzzel 2.4 Liter SIDI ECOTEC Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MD Drives: 05 Colorado EC LS 2WD I5 5M Posts: 212	Re: need new tires I'm very happy with BFG Long Trail TA Tour tires. I have 20k+ miles on a set, and they still look & grip like new and are very smooth riding. But these may not look aggressive enough for your tastes, as they are more highway oriented. __________________ In mourning for the still-birth of the G8 ST! Current Rides: 05 Colorado EC LS 2WD I5 5M in Sunburnt Orange 02 Honda VTX 1800C Past Favorite Rides: 02 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 6M --> still miss it! 76 Pontiac Ventura Coupe 260ci V8 A3 (all time fav)

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RamJet502 7.0 Liter LS7 V8 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Las Vegas, NV Drives: 2001 Chevy Silverado Posts: 4,461	Re: need new tires I can strongly recommend the Yokohama Geolander AT/S tires, by far the best tires I've ever had on either of my trucks. Much better than Goodyears, Toyos or BFGs. TIP - Buy from tirerack.com and have Walmart mount them when they're shipped to you, price them at a local tire shop and see how much you'll save. __________________

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