Check your sidewalls<br>BFG's have a 3 ply sidewall , most others do not.<br>I run 285/75/16 BFG's and they run great with a load<br>I load my truck regularly.<br><br> : Eddie : 8)

 

The 265/75/16 E rated Michelins that came stock on my 2001 2500 SWB are rated at 3415 lb at 80 psi for SW and 3000 lb at 80 psi for duals. Towing a 10,000lb 5er, with 70 - 80 psi in the rears, stability is excellent and I will use the same tires when these need replacing.<br><br>Nick

 

Curous, my '99 came with 245/75 16E, I am currently running the spare on my trailer. Impressive tread and wear.

 

[quote author=Big dawg link=board=11;threadid=6717;start=0#63270 date=1036644790]<br>Okay, everyone I've asked about tires say I've have to have (or should have) an &quot;E&quot; rated tire in order to haul my 5er around (12,500lbs) :. The stock tires I have do have an &quot;E&quot; rating at around 3000 lbs (or close to that). I was looking at the BF Goodrich tires site and they have a BF Goodrich AT (LT295/75R16D) It's weight rating is at 3414@65 psi. Question is it's a &quot;D&quot; rated tire but rated at a higher level than my stock &quot;E&quot; rated tires. Will this tire work or should I say with the &quot;E&quot; rated tires ??? <br>Thanks for any input...Big dawg<br>[/quote]<br><br>Another point to make is the 295s are larger tires, are you going to be towing a 5th wheel, in a stock size you should keep with your &quot;E&quot; range tires to get the proper load.<br><br>KC