Hi folks,
Digging into tires on a new-to-me 2016 1500. I haven’t actually even seen it in person yet (another story).
It has 17 inch steelies on it now—got to go. It seems that 18 inch alloys are the smallest OEM replacements out there so that’s what I’ll prob get. I’m having trouble choosing a tire. I’ve previously had BFG KO and they were perfect for me. When I look at the 18 inch options for KO2 that are the correct diameter (ok choice) or slightly larger diameter (what I want), they only come in a load range E. I feel like that’s overkill and will result in a terribly bouncy ride.
If I go from a 265 down to 255 width, there is a load D available. Would that be crazy to go more narrow?
Me, in general, is one to stay fairly close to stock. I basically would like the truck to look like something GMC should have offered.
General use for this is as a grocery-getter/hardware store runs. But, I would like some off-road capability as I do go out to some trails (which around here is small-ish rocks and lots’o mud/ruts, no rock climbing).
I’m in favor of an eventual leveling or adjustable front stocks but I gotta keep it garage-able.
Any advice?
Load E KO2?
More narrow load D KO2?
Another tire that performs comparably that might come in size/load rating I want?
TIA