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Tires - Load Range E (10 Ply) For A Half Ton 1500 ?

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Just how rough would running a 10 ply tire, such as a BFG AT ko or Goodyear Silent Armor be on a 2006 CC 1500 ?

 

I'm looking for a tougher tire that can withstand a lot of abuse. I see the 8 ply tires out there, but have to special order them. Everyone has the 10 ply tires in stock, making it really easy to replace a tire if I destroy one. (off road)

 

I have the 10 plys on my Duramax, but am I going to screw up the suspension on my half ton, by going to a 10 ply?

 

ChevyMax!

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Just how rough would running a 10 ply tire, such as a BFG AT ko or Goodyear Silent Armor be on a 2006 CC 1500 ?

 

I'm looking for a tougher tire that can withstand a lot of abuse. I see the 8 ply tires out there, but have to special order them. Everyone has the 10 ply tires in stock, making it really easy to replace a tire if I destroy one. (off road)

 

I have the 10 plys on my Duramax, but am I going to screw up the suspension on my half ton, by going to a 10 ply?

 

ChevyMax!

 

 

They will be fine - just run about 45 lbs in them. The truck is too light to run them full of air. They will improve your handling as well. I have Toyo Open Country 285-70-17 and they are load range E (10 ply) and make the ride far more truck-like.

Woodcutter Enthusiast

Woodcutter

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Damage from the extra weight is negligible. Just run the same tire pressure in them that you did in the stock tires, and the ride comfort shouldn't suffer too much.

Ranger Senior Enthusiast

Ranger

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My ride still feels good, better to me after I put on 285/65r18 BFG A/Ts which are LR-E...The tires don't flex as bad either when I get a bit of weight on em.

Zembonez Senior Enthusiast

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They are tougher... your ride will be a little stiffer. Some say that is a good thing and some say it isn't. Otherwise they won't harm your truck.

overlord1 Enthusiast

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I asked the same question a few weeks ago. I was worried my ride quality would suffer noticeably. Well I went with Nitto Terra Grapplers 285/65-18 10 ply and am very happy. I run 40 psi in the front and 35 psi in the rear since I rarely haul any weight in my bed. Truck handles 10X better than with the aweful oem Bridgestone's. Truck takes corners MUCH more more stable and surefooted now. I will never go back to a p-metric tire again in my truck.

2004GMC1500CC Enthusiast

2004GMC1500CC

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Just how rough would running a 10 ply tire, such as a BFG AT ko or Goodyear Silent Armor be on a 2006 CC 1500 ?

 

I'm looking for a tougher tire that can withstand a lot of abuse. I see the 8 ply tires out there, but have to special order them. Everyone has the 10 ply tires in stock, making it really easy to replace a tire if I destroy one. (off road)

 

I have the 10 plys on my Duramax, but am I going to screw up the suspension on my half ton, by going to a 10 ply?

 

ChevyMax!

 

They will last forever as well.

hgl800 Enthusiast

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I see the 8 ply tires out there, but have to special order them.

 

 

Not sure what size you looking into, but the 285/70/R17 BFG AT's are an 8 ply tire... they don't have to be special ordered.

marko Enthusiast

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They are tougher... your ride will be a little stiffer. Some say that is a good thing and some say it isn't. Otherwise they won't harm your truck.

 

I'm one of those who says it's a good thing. The p-radials that came with the truck made it feel like riding on Jello. LT tires and some good shocks are the ticket.

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