As a rule of thumb, I don't keep tires for more than 3 years in this country due to climatic conditions. So far, I've had 3 sets of Pirelli Scorpion STR's in 265/70-16 112H form. The recommended load rating and speed rating in the manual is 112H, so these are a perfect match.
I'm going to be replacing my tires in June, but would like to start making financial arrangements from now and buy quality tires. I'm considering another set of Scorpion STRs, but reading through Consumer Reports, the Michelin LTX M/S2 is a highly recommended option. It's roughly $75 more than the Pirellis, but these are rated 111T.
Realistically speaking, the speed limiter on this vehicle is set to 170 km/h (106 MPH), which it very rarely sees (if at all). I'm not too concerned about the speed rating, but are there any downsides with a lower load rating, albeit very minor? I don't tow anything with this truck, nor do I carry extremely heavy loads. At worst, it's 4-5 of cartons of drinking water.
Thanks!
I'm going to be replacing my tires in June, but would like to start making financial arrangements from now and buy quality tires. I'm considering another set of Scorpion STRs, but reading through Consumer Reports, the Michelin LTX M/S2 is a highly recommended option. It's roughly $75 more than the Pirellis, but these are rated 111T.
Realistically speaking, the speed limiter on this vehicle is set to 170 km/h (106 MPH), which it very rarely sees (if at all). I'm not too concerned about the speed rating, but are there any downsides with a lower load rating, albeit very minor? I don't tow anything with this truck, nor do I carry extremely heavy loads. At worst, it's 4-5 of cartons of drinking water.