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Hello, I have a 2014 4x4 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT Short Box. It has 55k miles and the original tires of 275x55xR20. It is stock, no lifts, levels, or anything. I need tires. I wouldn't mind stepping up a size or two, but don't want to have to level or lift. What can I get away with that would looks good? 275x65? 275x60? I may eventually level the truck, but just need tires now. Appreciate any good brands too. I like BFGs AT2, and have had General Grabbers AT2  on other vehicles before. Thank you!

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I put a set of CONTINENTAL

CROSS CONTACT LX 20 on my 2017 Silverado LTZ after the original tires. I wanted a good mileage tire that gave a smooth quite ride. I'm very pleased with these, got them from Discount Tire. Good luck on your choice as you will get many suggestions. 

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Shane T. Enthusiast

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Hankook Dynapro AT2. I have been running a 22 inch version for 5 years now and love them

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asilverblazer Senior Enthusiast

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BFG AT KO2

 

I've lost track of how many sets I've had and how many miles I've put on them. I think I'm over 5 sets now and over 300,000 miles... Oddly, I've never worn them out, I've sold my trucks wearing them while still with plenty of tread. They've always had plenty left at 60,ooo miles.

 

No punctures, no blow outs, no odd wear, no excessive noise, no balance problems. 

 

Good traction in the dry, snow, dirt, sand, mud, gravel...

 

I'm not sold on the KO3 yet, I know the tread blocks are closer together and against my own advice, I want to try the HD Terrain.

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CamGTP Senior Enthusiast

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You can run 275/60/20's no problem. Lots of tire options in that size.

 

Michelin Defenders, Toyo Open Countrys are my picks.

 

Nothing in a E rated tire on a half ton.

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Cupton Enthusiast

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I'm a big fan of the General Grabber ATx. I'm on my second set in 275/55/20. Once this set is done (which isnt for a while) I will probably step up one size to 275/60/20. They have been great in all conditions here in western PA.

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21 hours ago, CamGTP said:

You can run 275/60/20's no problem. Lots of tire options in that size.

 

Michelin Defenders, Toyo Open Countrys are my picks.

 

Nothing in a E rated tire on a half ton.

Thank you. What do you mean by "Nothing in a E rated tire on a half ton."?

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E rated tires is the load range. Like P and LT tires. The LT tires are usually D and E rated, they are much heavier duty tires for 3/4 and 1 ton trucks but people put them on half tons all the time. They just weigh more, cost more and reduce fuel mileage a little on a half ton. 98% of half ton truck owners never exceed the load rating of a P tire and those that do should have bought a 3/4 ton.

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Buckwild27 Enthusiast

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I personally run heavier duty tires on my 1/2 ton because I hate being inconvenienced by constantly getting flat tires. 2 flats in 12+ years totally worth the trade off of heavier and slightly less fuel mpg. 

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9 hours ago, Homewrecker007 said:

I personally run heavier duty tires on my 1/2 ton because I hate being inconvenienced by constantly getting flat tires. 2 flats in 12+ years totally worth the trade off of heavier and slightly less fuel mpg. 

I run more tire than needed too. A 'tougher' tire has some value to me... road hazards, etc...

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06sierraman

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13 hours ago, CamGTP said:

E rated tires is the load range. Like P and LT tires. The LT tires are usually D and E rated, they are much heavier duty tires for 3/4 and 1 ton trucks but people put them on half tons all the time. They just weigh more, cost more and reduce fuel mileage a little on a half ton. 98% of half ton truck owners never exceed the load rating of a P tire and those that do should have bought a 3/4 ton.

i understand. I will consider this and what others have said. I knew about the ratings , just didn't fully understand what they meant

 

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CamGTP Senior Enthusiast

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18 hours ago, Homewrecker007 said:

I personally run heavier duty tires on my 1/2 ton because I hate being inconvenienced by constantly getting flat tires. 2 flats in 12+ years totally worth the trade off of heavier and slightly less fuel mpg. 

I've have no flat tires in the last 16 years running just P rated tires, so is this six of one half dozen of the other thing here?

 

Seems more like bad luck than anything or you drive on job sites that are riddled with hazards that a lighter duty tire might not enjoy as much.

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Buckwild27 Enthusiast

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12 minutes ago, CamGTP said:

I've have no flat tires in the last 16 years running just P rated tires, so is this six of one half dozen of the other thing here?

 

Seems more like bad luck than anything or you drive on job sites that are riddled with hazards that a lighter duty tire might not enjoy as much.

I work in the oil field and most of the roads I have to travel destroy the P rated tires. I literally ripped the sidewall on every set I ran before getting E rated tires.

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