Thanks again guys, I reckon I should have said up front I have a 3:54 axle and the stock Michelins are 245R16. I tow some but my boat&amp;trailor only weigh in at 5000#. I haul some fire wood also but mostly I haul me, 2 chocolate labs and Wal-Mart stuff! <br><br>Bill....I have a very good friend who is a vet in Saratoga Springs. He works mainly with horses. His name is Bill Barnes. If ya know him or bump into him tell him to give Chip from Urbanna a call. We grew up together!

 

I have only used BFG and I don't think the ride could be any better. How do those of you using Goodyear and Michelin like the ride.

 

Trust me, the discription of the ride you get with 14 ply tires cannot be &quot;smooth&quot; or &quot;soft&quot; My tires will pound you to death but they are immensely strong. Never had a flat on the truck, just the trailer using the warn tires. So if you want a bulletproof tire (might be too) the 14 ply rated Goodyears are it. You want a family ride with the truck empty, they are definately not it. ;D

 

Hello<br> I had a 99 CTD and put BFGs 285 AT on it and traded it on a 2001 6 Speed CTD I ran them for roughly 50,000 miles before moving up to 315s. I kept a close eye on the tire pressure and rotated them every 3,000 miles. I did not mount the 285s on a 6.5 rim I bought 8 inch rims. <br> <br>When I put on the 315s I had to raise the front due to tire rub. I also have to remove the 315s and install the stock 265s in order to pull the 5er. I have the power, but my truck sits to high.<br>I would not put any tire on that is less than D rated and go with the tire that you like the look and performance of. BFG are my choice.<br>See Ya<br>Chris

 

Thanks for all the help guys.....it's always best to make an &quot;educated&quot; decision!