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What kind of tires do you need for a truck?

What kind of tires do you need for a truck?

Vehicles like ¾ ton or larger pickup trucks, work vans and trucks, and other large vehicles that regularly carry heavy loads or pull heavy trailers will need Light Truck (LT) tires.

What kind of tires do you use for a minivan?

Many SUVs, minivans, and smaller pickup trucks (under ¾ ton) also use passenger-rated tires. Tell us what you drive and we’ll show you all the best options.

Can you put passenger tires on a truck?

Passenger tires simply aren’t built to handle the weight of large vehicles, and using them for this application could potentially be dangerous. Some people ask us the opposite question – if they can put LT tires on their small SUV or pickup.

When is it worth investing in truck tires?

Select a truck tire that meets the needs of the toughest conditions you’ll encounter somewhat regularly. For example, if you travel off-road once a week or more, it may be worth investing in sturdier, pricier tires for the sake of those trips.

Vehicles like ¾ ton or larger pickup trucks, work vans and trucks, and other large vehicles that regularly carry heavy loads or pull heavy trailers will need Light Truck (LT) tires.

Many SUVs, minivans, and smaller pickup trucks (under ¾ ton) also use passenger-rated tires. Tell us what you drive and we’ll show you all the best options.

Do you need light truck tires or passenger tires?

But again, it’s very important to remember the intended purpose of your vehicle. If you have a ¾-ton or 1-ton pickup truck, you need Light Truck tires, because they offer the proper load carrying capacity for your heavy vehicle and its cargo.

Do you need 10 ply tires for heavy duty?

…require heavy duty tires. A Standard Load tire doesn’t have enough load capacity to match these vehicles properly. I frequently receive phone calls from truck owners looking for 10 ply tires. However, modern heavy duty tires no longer have ten plys. Many years ago, heavy duty tires were built… …size is popular on larger trucks and SUVs.

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Ruth Doyle