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Doug64 Enthusiast

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If all I do is tow a 3k lb trailer? I never load anything super heavy in the box.

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Chevor Senior Enthusiast

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Most places won't install tires that are under what is stated on door jam.

Doug64 Enthusiast

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Most places won't install tires that are under what is stated on door jam.

That's what I'm expecting to happen.

alchrist3 Enthusiast

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You won't have to worry about it at all I had 275/60/20s and that's a p metric tire and I used to tow my loaded dump trailer all the time and no issue !!

Big Whiskey Senior Enthusiast

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You'll probably be fine with an 8-ply, D-range tire...but I really wouldn't want to limit your capabilities with a lighter tire than that. I would hate having a 2500HD that I couldn't use to it's full potential (if the situation called for it) just because of the tires. A E-range tire will be more stable while towing and hauling anyway.

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You need to know the actual weight of the axle that the tires will be on (fully loaded) and the max tire capacity for whatever you choose. Doubt any tire shop would actually mount them for you on the truck.

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Even a p metric tires are good for 2400lbs a piece so u are more then fine with what ever tire you want they just wear a lil faster that's all and any shop will put them on your truck no issue I towed a 12 k excavator and had zero issues so no worries.

Doug64 Enthusiast

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Thanks for all the input. I've decided on 275/65r20, but now I've become obsessed with which tire I want. I really like the Trail Grappler but damn they're expensive. So I'll probably settle for the Cooper AT3.

Since my original post I've looked at so many tires, I've gone tire blind.

Big Whiskey Senior Enthusiast

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Thanks for all the input. I've decided on 275/65r20, but now I've become obsessed with which tire I want. I really like the Trail Grappler but damn they're expensive. So I'll probably settle for the Cooper AT3.

Since my original post I've looked at so many tires, I've gone tire blind.

Trail Grapps and AT3's are drastically different tires. What type of tread are you really wanting? MT or AT?

Doug64 Enthusiast

Doug64

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I love the looks of an MT but an AT is much more practical for my needs. My truck is my dd and I pull my tt a few times in the Summer months. Also I go fishing in the mountains and some snow day-trips.

Big Whiskey Senior Enthusiast

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I love the looks of an MT but an AT is much more practical for my needs. My truck is my dd and I pull my tt a few times in the Summer months. Also I go fishing in the mountains and some snow day-trips.

Roger that. Yeah, you probably don't NEED a mud terrain then...although I agree that they look awesome. I'm in the same boat. I prefer the look of MT's, but don't need them on my daily driver that sees long interstate trips pulling my camper...and only goes off road a few times during hunting season. I ran Cooper AT3's before my current Toyo's, and I was happy with them. My only complaint was that they looked pretty tame. IMO, even though my Toyo's have a similar tread design, they look more aggressive than the Coopers because of the sharper tread blocks and more aggressive sidewall. I feel the same about the new BFG AT's, they look more aggressive than they really are, because of the sidewall design. I'm seriously considering a hybrid tire, like either Cooper Discoverer ST Maxx or Toyo Open Country RT for my next set. They look more aggressive than an AT, without all of the negative effects of a true MT.

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I do like the looks of the Cooper ST Maxx but not the price. As I sit now, no matter what I buy, it's going to have to be one tire at a time, like every other payday.

Doug64 Enthusiast

Doug64

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The Toyo AT2 is a great looking tire but I can't do the nearly $1200 for a set. I'm starting to regret buy 20" wheels.

Big Whiskey Senior Enthusiast

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The Toyo AT2 is a great looking tire but I can't do the nearly $1200 for a set. I'm starting to regret buy 20" wheels.

Yeah. 20" rims and tires are a bit more expensive than the 18" versions...but they look good, haha

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