Bought a REAL tow vehicle

[Too Many Projects]

Well, after reading your picky butt liked these tires, I went looking for them to see what a set would cost....make yours last, they seem to be discontinued.... This happens all too often with me...find something I might like and they have become unobtainium.
I can't stand the Coopers I bought several years ago off tire rack. The pic was a true 5 rib, P series but the LT series came with a block tread that, even though I am half deaf, drive me nuts from the road noise and it's only getting worse as they wear...

[muscle_collector]

i believe they recently renamed them Bridgestone R265 5-Rib Load Range E

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...omCompare1=yes

[Too Many Projects]

Originally Posted by muscle_collector

i believe they recently renamed them Bridgestone R265 5-Rib Load Range E

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...omCompare1=yes

Yes, but it only comes in 1 size and it's not the size I need.

[Lynn]

What size do you need Mitch?

The R265 5-Rib Load Range E posted is definitely the same tread pattern.

[Too Many Projects]

The size associated with the R265 is listed as 245/75/16. I need 265/70/17. Could be a misprint, but I chased this around the web for 1/2 hour this morning trying to find a 265.

[Lynn]

Do you need load range E?

[Too Many Projects]

Originally Posted by Lynn

Do you need load range E?

It's what I prefer as a safety margin for pulling the trailers. Way over rated for a 1500 Silverado, but when I travel with the car trailer, I carry a LOT of "stuff" with for emergencies and such.

[luzl78]

i put falkens on me ram 2500 with the cummins and theyve lasted 45,000 miles. not many tires last long with that heavy diesel in the front. they run super quiet.

[Donnie]

thats why I stick with the MICHELIN LTX A/T 2 ... 60,000 mile warranty and they are quiet.

[Lynn]

Anyone have a truck with the Allison trans from this period. After changing the fluid and both filters, I have a small leak. Didn't even have a drip before the change. Not leaking from either the pan or the external filter. The leak is EITHER from the shift seal OR the gasket/seal located under the electrical plug at the back of the trans.

Guessing neither of those is that difficult to fix.