Standard or XL tires for 2020 Silverado RST

[rainman49]

Got almost 60k miles on OEM Goodyears so I’m looking at Michelin Defender LTX m/s2 in 265/65-18. Mainly road vehicle. Standard load and XL available. Advice please.

 

[cheesepuffs2]

Do you tow?

 

[CKN]

I would get the XL if towing on a regular basis. If not the standard load is fine.
Source-I have owned three of these trucks and tow all over the Rocky Mountain West.

 

[rainman49]

Only tow a little when I’m getting firewood. Sold my boat couple of years ago and don’t plan to replace it anytime soon. If I get the XLs would I regret the stffer ride?

 

[CKN]

Only tow a little when I’m getting firewood. Sold my boat couple of years ago and don’t plan to replace it anytime soon. If I get the XLs would I regret the stffer ride?

Not significantly stiffer. Just gives you a higher PSI to use if you tow. If towing is a non issue-go with the standard load.

 

[JavierH19]

Only tow a little when I’m getting firewood. Sold my boat couple of years ago and don’t plan to replace it anytime soon. If I get the XLs would I regret the stffer ride?

I wouldn't bother with the xl. I towed an ext cab 96 sierra from houston to mexico on a car hauler with my yukon using standards which were about 4 years old at the time so not new either. A bit dry rotted and pretty worn and had no issue.

 

[MParr]

Got almost 60k miles on OEM Goodyears so I’m looking at Michelin Defender LTX m/s2 in 265/65-18. Mainly road vehicle. Standard load and XL available. Advice please.

What tire size and load rating does the door placard list?

 

[userfriendly]

265/70r18 Toyo M55s in my son’s 2013 SLT.
I put LT tires on everything, including 245/70r17E General Arctic on my daughter’s 2022 Acadia.

 

[sw99]

I always go with the XL load option if there is one. Even if it's on my car tires.

 

[barkingspider]

If mainly on road and no towing, standard load tires will be good for your truck. XL may have stiffer side walls but I don’t think it will significantly affect the ride. If they are about the same price, get the XLs.

 

[buck91]

I've never had an issue with SL tires on a 1/2 ton in a non-heavily loaded towing application and all our trucks came with SL from the factory. That said, I almost always go with E range when replacing for the piece of mind when I'm up north taking wrong turns on two track.

 

[MParr]

I don't think that it will matter between the SL and HL load rating.
Cooper Endeavor Plus SL
Falken Wildpeak HT02 XL
Firestone Destination LE3 SL