Hi Terry
I have the same truck and tire. I'm @ 46k and I should get at least
another 25k mi out of mine. I've kept 35# air consistently and X-rotated
(except the spare) every 8k. I've not needed a front end alignment so far
nor has there been any need for changing the factory balancing.
From ads I've seen this is not a rare tire size but one that is not
perhaps in the "mainstream" common useage. For that reason alone it is less
likely to be an on-sale item. All the major tire mfgr's as far as I can
tell offer it in several price/quality grades. Do you have a COSTCO or
similar in your area? My COSTCO carries this size and their typical price is
around $115 last time I looked.
Of course you can go to another size. If the circumference of such
different size is greater or less than these originals then you should go to
a speedometer shop to have your speedometer checked for accuracy. If it's
off your dealer can make the adjustment to your engine computer
Paul Sahlin
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