2004 6.0 NV4500 Tahoe

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Got nothing done on the Tahoe this weekend but, have found myself in an odd predicament. Towed an avalanche and an accord today with my buddies denali and discoveredthe tires on my trailer are not in good health. Not only does one have a big screw but 2 seem to be separating causing a bulge and all 4 are very dry rotted. I have dreams of putting a load C or better, preferably load E light AT tire or HT tire on the PPV wheels but I'm struggling to find anything this small for 17"s. Undoubtedly the Avalanche+2,500lb trailer was a little much for these firestone's rated at 1,760lbs max. Which is likely the cause of the separation starting so I dont want another set of basically passenger car tires, nor do I want to find a set of 15"-16"wheels because I love these on it.

Anybody have any suggestions on what tires to run? Currently running a 225/65/17 anddont really want to go more than an inch taller or wider but could consider slightly smaller.

I'll also take suggestions on good looking 16" OEM wheels. Pretty sure that's an oxymoron.

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Got nothing done on the Tahoe this weekend but, have found myself in an odd predicament. Towed an avalanche and an accord today with my buddies denali and discoveredthe tires on my trailer are not in good health. Not only does one have a big screw but 2 seem to be separating causing a bulge and all 4 are very dry rotted. I have dreams of putting a load C or better, preferably load E light AT tire or HT tire on the PPV wheels but I'm struggling to find anything this small for 17"s. Undoubtedly the Avalanche+2,500lb trailer was a little much for these firestone's rated at 1,760lbs max. Which is likely the cause of the separation starting so I dont want another set of basically passenger car tires, nor do I want to find a set of 15"-16"wheels because I love these on it.

Anybody have any suggestions on what tires to run? Currently running a 225/65/17 anddont really want to go more than an inch taller or wider but could consider slightly smaller.

I'll also take suggestions on good looking 16" OEM wheels. Pretty sure that's an oxymoron.

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drag radials or gtfo
 

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I have nothing to offer on the tires, sorry. I hope you find what you're looking for though.

Whats up with the avalanche?

Edit: Its out of stock on there but they made it at one time. Maybe you can find a set elsewhere. I know they are a 215 instead of 225, but slightly smaller was in cards...lol

 
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I looked at eTrailer and they have some Kenda Loadstars in one size narrower, LR C:

I had smaller bias-ply Loadstars on my (larger) popup camper and had upgraded to LR D, they were good. Not sure how these would fare, though.
Why they gotta be so expensive! I'm trying to stay under $500 just because they will never run out of tread they will always get dry and need replacing.
drag radials or gtfo
I would but then I'd have to pimp juice them every time I hauled.
I have nothing to offer on the tires, sorry. I hope you find what you're looking for though.

Whats up with the avalanche?

Edit: Its out of stock on there but they made it at one time. Maybe you can find a set elsewhere. I know they are a 215 instead of 225, but slightly smaller was in cards...lol


I can't seem to find them anywhere, I think they are discontinued. Plus those are Marine haulers I was USAF not USMC.



I'm leaning toward these right now, they are under $500 with the Discount tire replacement plan and roadside warranty. The only downside is I have to bring the wheels and tires to them they will not touch car tires on a trailer, must be load E or trailer dedicated tires which would require going up to a minimum of a 31" tall tire.

The good is they are rated for 2,400lbs each which is 700lbs more than the current firestones and, they are XL not SL which means I can run more tire pressure.


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Total change of plans, its getting a set of 265/70/17 load E Duratracs off my buddies Denali and he's getting a new set of OEM 20s and 33"s.

They are old and worn but they are tough, free, and should fit with minor fender adjustment. Plus if these fit it opens options up massively for used truck tires.
 

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Looks beefy, although the photo sucks and Idk of the fenders fit or not lol.
 

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