I have ran 285/75R16 on PYOs with no problems

 

Really the biggest safest size you could go on the stock 16" wheels are 265/75. You could also go tall & skinny 255/85.

 

I am running 285/75/16 duratracs now. When I bought the truck it had 305/70/16 nittos on the stock wheels. What are some good tires yall have ran

 

I run the Mickey Thompson ATZ P3. I really like them

 

Looking at getting the new BFG KO 2's but I have heard the cooper tires are good on these trucks

 

The STT Max?

 

I really like the st Maxx but no body around where I live can get them. I can find them on the Internet but they cost a lot more than what I can get the ko2's for

 

Many of the bigger tire shops won't mount anything bigger than 265-75s on PYOs, they claim the bead wall can fail if you go bigger. Never seen it happen, but they claim it can. If you're on a budget, get some 17" H2 wheels. I bought a nice chrome set for $100 and a coated set for $150. You can mount just about any size you want on H2s and they won't break.

 

This happen to me. I was running 285's when my PYOs cracked. Can't believe how light PYOs are.

 

Been looking an different wheels but this close to the holidays didn't want to spend that extra money. Hopefully after the first of the year I can get some new wheels and put bigger tire on them.

 

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For what it's worth, I replaced my Michelins with Cooper AT/3s in the OEM recommended size. I'm on my second set, having replaced the first set at 61,000 miles of use. I rotate every 5,000 miles and, when towing, at the maximum cold sidewall pressure. I tow a 5th wheel trailer with a typical travel weight of 11,500 lbs.

I found the Coopers to be surprisingly quiet and to have very good wet and dry traction. They have been very satisfactory in snow. Being made in America is a factor for me as well so, overall, I'm very satisfied with these tires.

I had no issues with the Michelins, but a set of six new ones was going to cost $400-500 more than a set of the AT/3s.