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09-25-2008, 05:22 PM
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| Tire Question????
I currently have load range E tires.....I want to go bigger....285's....and they are load range D. Is that weaker? Can I still tow a lot??
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LIFT: Ready Lift Leveling Kit
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ADD ONS: AD II 165, IronBull Bumper, Cowl Hood, 5K/3K HIDs, Dominator II Steps, BFXenon Grill, ExTang Solid Fold
TIRES/WHEELS: 35X12.50-17 Nitto Trail MTs on 17x9 Liquid Metal Gatlins, HD Sleeves
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09-25-2008, 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by n0useforaname  I currently have load range E tires.....I want to go bigger....285's....and they are load range D. Is that weaker? Can I still tow a lot?? | BFG makes a class E 285 tire
__________________ Pickup: 03 GMC 2500HD EXT Cab Long Box
Tuner: EFI Live, DSP5 switch
Exhaust: Diamond Eye 5 inch system, BD manifold, PnP manifolds
Airtake: S&B intake
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09-25-2008, 06:10 PM
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| look at the load weight on the side wall. on my tires they are a load range d but they are rated for the same weight as the stock tires that came on my truck and they were load range e.
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09-25-2008, 09:30 PM
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| The sidewall has 2 less plys. I have 285's and just towed 11,000 down the highway doing 75mph with no sway! Some people say there is a difference. I say you'll be fine!
So.. Did you give up on saving mileage?! :cool
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2006 Silverado 2500HD LBZ CC SB
Escalade Handles, Front windows tinted to match the rear, painted bumpers, billet grille
4 Kicker 10in Subs in 2 custom box's, Autometer Ultra lite II Pyro and Boost gauges HID Highs, Lows, Fogs
Transgo Jr, Cognito Braces, MBRP Turbo Back Stainless Exhaust (Straight piped), w/ stainless tip PPE Hot+2
285/70/17 Nitto Terra Grapplers on Pro Comp Wheels
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09-26-2008, 04:38 AM
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| Depend how much you tow, they will were qicker. My brother went through BFG and Nitto AT's in about 10-15K miles. He did tow a 20' gn with 5' dove tail, with 20k backhoe.
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09-26-2008, 04:45 AM
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| I've established that I don't care about mileage anymore.....Gas prices will rise no matter what and this country is going to hell in a hand basket....so I might as well drive to hell in a better looking truck!
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RIDE: 2007 Chevy CC LBZ / 6 speed
LIFT: Ready Lift Leveling Kit
TRANS: Big Dipper Stage IV/PPE Deep Pan
SOUND:Touchscreen Pioneer P4000DVD/Backup Camera - 6 1/2 Polk Audio everywhere else.
ADD ONS: AD II 165, IronBull Bumper, Cowl Hood, 5K/3K HIDs, Dominator II Steps, BFXenon Grill, ExTang Solid Fold
TIRES/WHEELS: 35X12.50-17 Nitto Trail MTs on 17x9 Liquid Metal Gatlins, HD Sleeves
AIRFLOW: BANKS Monster Dual S-Piped, EGR blocked, and Banks Ram Air
PROGRAMMERS: EFI live DSP5 | |
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09-26-2008, 04:47 AM
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| Ya no matter how hard we try to achieve better mileage the $4+ a gallon makes it awful hard to actually save.
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09-26-2008, 06:03 AM
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| go with the BFG's. i know they have a 3 class 10 ply 285 tire and it hold over 3700 lb (my cousin just got a set for his ford this summer). they are great tires.
__________________ Pickup: 03 GMC 2500HD EXT Cab Long Box
Tuner: EFI Live, DSP5 switch
Exhaust: Diamond Eye 5 inch system, BD manifold, PnP manifolds
Airtake: S&B intake
Fueling: Airdog 150
Turbo: SDP 64.5mm www.screamindieselperformance.com
Modded IHI and Garrett VVT turbos
Turbo Port and Polish
Turbo Rebuilding | |
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09-26-2008, 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by n0useforaname I've established that I don't care about mileage anymore.....Gas prices will rise no matter what and this country is going to hell in a hand basket....so I might as well drive to hell in a better looking truck! | Bahahaaaaa thats freakin awesome! That would be my new motto! 
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2006 Silverado 2500HD LBZ CC SB
Escalade Handles, Front windows tinted to match the rear, painted bumpers, billet grille
4 Kicker 10in Subs in 2 custom box's, Autometer Ultra lite II Pyro and Boost gauges HID Highs, Lows, Fogs
Transgo Jr, Cognito Braces, MBRP Turbo Back Stainless Exhaust (Straight piped), w/ stainless tip PPE Hot+2
285/70/17 Nitto Terra Grapplers on Pro Comp Wheels
****Lost Kitty Reward if found!!****
1999 Ford F-550 PowerStroke ''Wrecker'' **Jerrdan bed, S&B Intake | |
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09-27-2008, 09:34 AM
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| the LR E 265's are rated for roughly 3400LBS and a LR D 285 is rated for like 3100LBS,those numbers are off the top of my head.you'll be fine..the heaviest i have towed with 285's was like 31,000LBS behind the LBZ.
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