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wjohn · 07-30-2014, 10:56 PM

My rear GAWR is 3650 so I need tires with a load capacity of at least 1,825 pounds. A tad more would be nice. Most of the truck/SUV 235s have load ratings of at least 2000 (that's a load index of 104) so I'm generally safe with them. I have done some more research and decided to just stick with the stock tire size for now.

Here's a twist - the Michelin LTX M/S2 tires in my 235/75R15 size are not classified as LRR. Apparently some sizes of the LTX are LRR and some aren't. That's kind of frustrating. It would have been a fairly obvious choice for me to go with the Michelins if they were LRR.

I see that General Grabber HTS tires have approximately the same weight as the Michelins but additionally are LRR. They obviously aren't rated for as many miles as the Michelins are although I may give them a look. The factory tires were AS Goodyear Wranglers. Those don't seem to be LRR, either. Actually, the more I look the more it seems like the Generals are the only LRR tires in this size and class.

I'm not in a big rush since I need to replace the timing chain and redo most of the brake system before I get tires, but I'd like to figure out what I want in case a rebate or sale pops up. Hopefully I'll have the other work finished on the truck in the next couple of weekends. I can drop the wheels off at a shop anytime, though.

Thanks for all of the input so far! I appreciate it... if anyone here has any experience with the General Grabbers, I'd be curious to hear about it.

07-30-2014, 10:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
wjohn EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: KS Posts: 15 Hatchback - '90 Honda Civic DX 90 day: 44.98 mpg (US) GTS - '90 Dodge Dakota 4WD Base 90 day: 17.26 mpg (US) Topless Brick - '66 MG MGB Roadster 90 day: 27.19 mpg (US) Sedan - '91 Honda Civic DX 90 day: 41.38 mpg (US) Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	My rear GAWR is 3650 so I need tires with a load capacity of at least 1,825 pounds. A tad more would be nice. Most of the truck/SUV 235s have load ratings of at least 2000 (that's a load index of 104) so I'm generally safe with them. I have done some more research and decided to just stick with the stock tire size for now. Here's a twist - the Michelin LTX M/S2 tires in my 235/75R15 size are not classified as LRR. Apparently some sizes of the LTX are LRR and some aren't. That's kind of frustrating. It would have been a fairly obvious choice for me to go with the Michelins if they were LRR. I see that General Grabber HTS tires have approximately the same weight as the Michelins but additionally are LRR. They obviously aren't rated for as many miles as the Michelins are although I may give them a look. The factory tires were AS Goodyear Wranglers. Those don't seem to be LRR, either. Actually, the more I look the more it seems like the Generals are the only LRR tires in this size and class. I'm not in a big rush since I need to replace the timing chain and redo most of the brake system before I get tires, but I'd like to figure out what I want in case a rebate or sale pops up. Hopefully I'll have the other work finished on the truck in the next couple of weekends. I can drop the wheels off at a shop anytime, though. Thanks for all of the input so far! I appreciate it... if anyone here has any experience with the General Grabbers, I'd be curious to hear about it.