I am thinking of putting these tires on BFGoodrich RUGGED TRAIL T/A Tire - LT265/70R17 121R LRE OWL. Anybody have any other suggestions. I do not off road very much and maybe you know something just as good but a little cheaper. I also want to know if 285s would fit my Silverado without rubbing when I turn. I have a 2006 1500 extended cab 4x4.

 

you should be able to fit 285/70/17 with a little crank on the torsion bars but not by much...and maybe the bfg all terrains would be better if you do off road occasionally

 

I have a set of Michelins coming via Costco - and went with them because of a $70 instant rebate they had going. With a little luck, I should get them installed on my truck ('04 Silverado 2wd) by Monday or Tuesday.

Those things are expen$ive, but I probably won't have to buy tires for a long, long, long time. I want optimum fuel economy - well, for this truck anyway - as well as a smooth ride and decent traction in bad weather. I have some well-worn Goodyears on the truck now and I am all over the road with the slightest bit of rain.


BFGoodrich makes a great tire, too. I have my second set of them on my 'commuter car' - a Nissan Sentra. I think they're Touring T/A or something like that. My girlfriend has a set on her 2002 Toyota Highlander (Long Trail T/A, I think) and they ride great, last a long time and are awesome in snow (front-wheel-drive).

Whatever you want in a tire, consider Costco when you buy a set. Their prices and service are awesome, and they don't load you with "extra" charges. They charge a set fee that includes mounting, balancing, valve stems, free periodic rotation/balancing and an excellent road hazard warranty. The price they quoted me was "out the door" for everything - quite a rarity in today's world.

 

I believe if you do a search for a US government site you can get a list of tires and how many miles they will run before they wear out. Many cheap tires outlast expensive tires, but there is good reason for that, like softer tire better traction or wider tire better dry road performance, but you can compare similar tires for wear.