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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 08:06 PM
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what size would I use for a 15x8 rim and where would i get them?
 
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 08:27 PM
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my truck came with 31/10.5 tires and i got the same rims.
you can get some deals at tirerack.com but if you can find
a buy a set from a local shop they sometimes mount them for free.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 08:38 PM
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31 x 10.5s here as well.

I have Firestone Destination A/Ts right now and really like them, although they are approaching needing to be replaced with about 40,000 miles of lead-footed driving on them. This is the 4th set of tires I have had and they are by far my favorite. They do not stand out in any one area, but overall they are a good compromise for an A/T tire, IMHO. I will be replacing them with the same tires (which will be a first for me, as every other set I have had on the truck I have found to have a significant weakness that warranted trying something else).

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...ting=S&tab=All

Sorted by reviewer's rating.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2010 | 11:32 PM
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check the sticker in the glove box to tell you what size tire to run stock.

then buy at tirerack, or ive had better luck with discounttiredirect.com
 
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 12:13 AM
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Don't trust the sticker! I did and just found out it was a mistake! Sticker says 235/75R15. Got the build sheet (see appropriate thread) and found it was built with 31/1050R15, a different size tire. This explains my speedometer and odometer being off by a few miles. So when I come back from this next trip (work), I'm going to see if the tire company will buy back these tires as credit towards the right ones!
 
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 12:19 AM
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I ran into the same problem, the sticker on mine says 245/70/16's and the build sheet says 265/70/16. If you change tire size, just be sure to find a calculator online to figure out how fast or slow your speedometer will be after the tire swap.
 
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Old Jun 16, 2010 | 01:00 AM
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31x10.5x15 here. you can find tires basically anywhere in that size.
 
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Old Jun 18, 2010 | 07:55 PM
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anybody know where to find 245/70R15? or am i looking for them with the wrong kind of measurements?
 
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Old Jun 18, 2010 | 10:06 PM
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not made in that size. look at 235/75-15. They are very close to the same size and there are tons made.
 
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