Tires

1995 GMC SIERRA
158,000 MILES • 5.7L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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PROPUSN
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Can i put 235/80 R16 10ply trailer tires on my 1995 GMC K1500 pickup? It now has worn out standard 6ply highway tires.
Feb 15, 2019 at 2:59 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Thanks for using 2CarPros.

No, a trailer tire is not designed for steering or acceleration.

Let me know if you have other questions.
Take care,
Joe
Feb 15, 2019 at 3:10 PM
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STEVE W.
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As Joe said a trailer tire isn't designed for the stresses that a vehicle will put on them. They will fail in short order because of that.
Feb 18, 2019 at 5:20 PM