4X2 replacement tires?

[lsusec]

I can't wait for the stock Generals on my Sierra to die.  I've seen lots of good suggestions on replacements for you 4X4 guys but what about 2WD?  I have a balance weight on one rim that looks like it goes 1/4 around the rim!  I'm guessing the Generals are severely out-of-round?

[meganuke]

I had the Firebombs replaced on my wife's Expedition, which has the same size you mentioned.  Unfortunately, I could only replace them with Goodyears because Ford was footing the bill.  I haven't tried them in the dirt or snow yet, but I anticipate they won't work as well as the Mastercraft Coursers (285/75/16) on my Sierra 1500HD.  Overall, though, the Goodyears are a huge improvement from the stock tires.  They ride well, and are pretty quiet.  If I had to pay for them, however, I would have gone with a set of Toyo Open Country or Michelin LTX tires.

 

What do you use your truck for?  If you're primarily staying on the road, then go for a more closed-tread tire.  If you play in the dirt, get something more aggressive.  Give us some more info about your truck and I'm sure a few people will step up and offer suggestions.

 

Best of luck to you.

Nuke

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Unfortunately, I could only replace them with Goodyears because Ford was footing the bill.

Uh lets see what would be better,mastercraft or Goodyear,Hmmmmm,Mastercraft tires are made by Cooper,Cooper is a good tire don't know about their off brand,I had a set of hallmarks which were made by Goodyear and they were trash:eek:

[carguru]

Michelin Cross Terrains come in 255/70/16.  That was what I planned to replace the ones on my former '99 when I wore the Generals out.

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I have Cooper Discoverer 255's on my company truck (F-150).I have about 25,000 miles on them and so far so good.I rotated them once and they still look new..Gun