Truck and SUV tires are chosen by the size and load rating printed on the tire sidewall and the placard in the driver's door jamb, then by tread for the driving you do. Call Oklahoma City Tire Shop in Oklahoma City with your size and what the vehicle hauls, tows or crosses.
Start with the driver's door jamb. The placard lists the original tire size and the pressure the maker specifies. Your sidewall carries the same size code plus a load index and speed rating. Have all three in front of you before you call about replacements.
A pickup that carries a bed of gear or pulls a trailer asks more of its tires than a crossover that does school runs. The right tire follows that use.
Does a P or LT at the front of the size matter?
Yes. P means passenger, built for cars, crossovers and light trucks used mainly for people. LT means light truck, with a stiffer construction meant for hauling and towing. Putting a P-metric tire on a vehicle that needs the load capacity of an LT is a mistake you cannot see until something goes wrong.
If your current tire has no letter, it follows the passenger standard, and the placard remains the guide.
How should the way you drive set the tread?
Mostly pavement with the odd gravel road suits a highway or all-season pattern, which is quieter and wears evenly. All-terrain patterns grip on loose ground but hum on the road and cost some fuel economy. Mud-terrain tires are a trade-off most daily drivers regret.
Ask which brands are available in your size rather than assuming a particular one is.
Can you go bigger than stock?
Often, within limits. A larger diameter changes the speedometer reading, the gearing feel and sometimes the clearance in the wheel well at full steering lock. Bring the exact size you are considering and ask the shop to confirm it clears.
The shop at 1444 SW 25th St runs Mon–Fri 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Sat 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Sun 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM; phone ahead so your size can be checked.
What size tires does my truck need?
Read it off the sidewall of the tire on the vehicle or the placard inside the driver's door. The shop can confirm from the size code before you order.
Should I replace all four truck tires at once?
Not always, but tires on the same axle should match, and mixing very different tread depths across a four-wheel-drive can strain the drivetrain. Ask what the shop recommends for your vehicle.
Are SUV tires different from truck tires?
Many SUVs use passenger-rated sizes while pickups often need LT load ratings. Check the sidewall and placard rather than guessing from the body style.