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January 11, 2024

Picking the Best Tire for Your Lifted Truck

A lifted truck still needs the right tire size, load rating, tread, wheel fitment, and clearance for how it is driven.

Start with the complete truck

Don't choose a lifted-truck tire from the sidewall look alone. Tire size, lift height, wheel width and offset, terrain, towing, road noise, and load rating all matter.

Tire size and clearance

A lift may make room for a larger tire, but the lift height doesn't guarantee a particular size. Wheel width, offset, steering clearance, and suspension travel still need to be checked.

Terrain and driving conditions

Mud, rock, gravel, snow, and highway miles call for different tread. Be honest about where the truck spends most of its time.

All-terrain, mud-terrain, or hybrid

All-terrain tires are a common choice for mixed road and off-road use. Mud-terrain tires use a more aggressive tread and are usually louder on pavement. Hybrid tires fall between the two, but every model behaves differently.

Load capacity and durability

If the truck tows, hauls, or carries heavy accessories, check the tire's load rating. The aggressive-looking option isn't automatically the right tire for the weight.

Brands, models, and tread life

CVSi works with established truck-tire brands including Falken, BFGoodrich, Nitto, and Toyo. Models and specifications change, so compare the current tread, size, load range, and manufacturer coverage before ordering.

Budget and real-world feedback

Reviews are useful for noise, wear, wet roads, and trail performance. Fitment still has to be checked against the exact wheel, suspension, brakes, and available space on the truck.

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