Hey guys,
just picked up a '13 nv2500 and am wondering about tire selection, especially for the upcoming winter. I know the stock tire size is LT245/70R17. Has anyone run standard P245/70R17's? The regular version of blizzak dm-v2s are considerably cheaper and have a 110 load range (~2300lbs/tire). My van will be mostly empty 99% of the time unless i'm loading up to go mx racing or for some other trip, no real build out in the rear aside from a standard cargo divider and probably a plywood floor at some point, so I really don't see the need for 119 load range (3000lbs/tire) tires when even 110's would still safely support the entire 9100lb GVWR and then some at max inflation pressure, and I will never be rolling around fully loaded. Also won't be towing anything. I'm assuming ride comfort and mpg's will be better due to the less hefty construction, and they're also cheaper and there are more options than the LT versions.
I have a similar question for my desired tire choice for the rest of the year (falken wildpeak at3w's), which are a 114 load range, which again is still more than enough.
I am aware if my rear tires are at 50psi or whatever the appropriate max inflation pressure is for the given selected tire that the TPMS light will be on. no big deal, can just read through the pressures once in a while and make sure nothing's leaking. I'm generally pretty on top of stuff and not worried about accidentally missing a leaking tire or something like that.
Thanks!
