The 2007–2013 Silverado/Sierra 2500HD is a work truck first and foremost. All-season tires need to balance towing/hauling capability, highway manners, and wet/winter traction. Here are the top picks.
What to Look for in an All-Season Tire for a 2500HD:
- Load rating: LT-rated (Light Truck), E-rated (10-ply) for towing
- M+S designation for all-weather traction
- High tread life rating (700+ treadwear)
- Good wet braking performance
Top Picks for GMT900 2500HD:
#1: BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2
The go-to tire for owners who want both pavement and mild off-road capability. The KO2 handles towing duties well and has excellent road noise for an AT tire.
BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 – LT265/65R18/E – Best all-around tire for the 2500HD platform.
#2: Firestone Transforce HT
Purpose-built for heavy-duty trucks. Excellent towing stability and highway manners. Best choice if you want pure highway/towing performance over off-road capability.
#3: Toyo Open Country H/T
Quieter than most AT tires, great treadlife. Good for highway towing with light off-road use.
Standard 2500HD Tire Sizes:
- 17": LT245/75R17E or LT265/70R17E
- 18": LT265/65R18E (most common on 2500HD)
- 20": LT275/65R20E (on higher trim packages)
Load Rating Explained:
- E-rated = 10-ply sidewall = higher load capacity
- D-rated = 8-ply
- For a 2500HD, always use E-rated tires to maintain proper load capacity
Tread Depth and Towing:
More tread depth means better wet traction when towing. Look for tires with at least 10/32" new tread depth.
What tires are you running on your 2500HD? How do they perform towing in rain and light snow?