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About to buy a new set of tires, any suggestions or anything in the ratings I should know?

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by Silver '23, Dec 6, 2024.

  1. Dec 6, 2024 at 9:56 AM
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    Silver '23

    Silver '23 [OP] New Member

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    2023 Tundra Limited 5.5' Crewmax.
    N-Fab Nerf Step RS Running Boards. BAKFlip MX4 Tonneau Cover. Husky Weatherbeater Floor Liners.
    I'll be the first to tell you I don't know a ton about tires and their ratings. Why I'm here to ask all of you.

    My '23 Tundra, 5.5' Crewmax Limited has 265/60r20's. The truck has almost 58k miles. Truth be told I should have purchased a new set around 50-55k but here we are.

    Looking online at the local chain tire shops and also Walmart, there are lots of ratings: Speed rtg, UTQG, Load index, Sidewall rtg, etc. What should I be looking for?

    My truck is 95% used for commuting and regular trips to lumber yards for my job site use. I work out of it daily. I tow my 29' TT on about 8 trips annually and an occasional 6k lb water buffalo loaded or 8k skid steer. (less than 3k total tow miles annually).

    I am a slow, safe driver. The speed rating would seem like it wouldn't apply. This truck has never seen 80mph in its life and probably never will. I tow 55-63 and the rest of the time in the 65-70 range.

    Thanks in advance for any guidance on what I should be looking for or which tire to purchase.
     
  2. Dec 6, 2024 at 10:52 AM
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    Tundra234

    Tundra234 New Member

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    Alot of them
    If you are looking for a highway tire, Michelin Defender.
     
  3. Dec 6, 2024 at 1:22 PM
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    2mchfun

    2mchfun Cool story, but did your new TTV6 tow a shuttle?

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    Seat covers, dash mat, ext. Trans. Cooler, sumo springs, oem pwr fld tow mirrors
    Yokohama geolander XD here, commercial use tire, pretty robust, very satisfied so far.
     

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