Chevrolet Silverado-1500-ss Tires

The Silverado 1500 is Chevrolet’s ½-ton rated pickup truck that was introduced in model year 1999 and is the stablemate of the GMC Sierra. The 2021 Silverado 1500 was the fourth generation for the model and was available with a variety of drivetrains and body styles, as well as different wheel sizes and trim levels that include WT, RST, LTZ, LT, LT Trail Boss, High Country, Custom Trail Boss, and Custom. The base engine on lower trim levels of the Silverado 1500 is a 285 hp 4.3L V6, but mid-level trim Silverados are available with a 2.7L 4-cyl that delivers 310 hp and 24 mpg on the highway, the smallest engine ever offered in a half-ton Chevrolet truck. The 5.3L EcoTec V8 comes standard with Dynamic Fuel Management, a system that shuts down fuel to all but two cylinders at highway speed for better fuel economy. All engines are paired with either a 6-speed, 8-speed, or 10-speed automatic, and optional 4WD.

At SimpleTire, our team has gone through the catalog and found some of the best tires for a 4WD equipped Chevrolet Silverado 1500, then ranked them in Best/Great/Good order. We then used our SimpleScore system to assign a numerical value for traction, handling, and longevity for each along with their features and benefits to make your buying decision a little easier. Ready? Let’s dive in:

1. Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac: Best All-Terrain tire

To get the most out of the performance of a 4WD equipped Chevrolet Silverado 1500, you need a set of premium all-terrain tires and our pick is the Wrangler DuraTrac from Goodyear. The Wrangler family of tires has been building a reputation for quality and performance for decades, and the DuraTrac model is no exception. The Wrangler DuraTrac starts with a cut-and-chip-resistant tread formulation with a built-in rim guard on the sidewall and a rim lock that prevents wheel spin. Goodyear backs the Wrangler DuraTrac with a 70,000 mile warranty, and SimpleTire gives this durable tire a SimpleScore of 8.3 for longevity. With a SimpleScore of 9.7, we’re pretty impressed with this tire’s traction, too. It’s designed with an aggressive all-terrain tread that features large shoulders, highly angled center blocks, stepped shoulders, and Goodyear’s TractionGroove sipe design that multiplies grip with hundreds of extra biting edges to dig into mud, sand, gravel, and snow. Select sizes of the Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac are pre-drilled for easy installation of #16 studs for ice traction (check your state laws for restrictions on studded tires), and the Wrangler DuraTrac is Three Peak Mountain Snowflake rated for severe winter service. The Goodyear Wrangler DuraTrac also offers composed road manners and cornering on the highway, for a SimpleScore of 9.4 for handling.

2. Bridgestone Blizzak LT: Best Winter tire

We haven’t gotten to a pick for the best winter tire yet, and our choice is the Bridgestone Blizzak LT. The Blizzak family of winter tires is already pretty well established as far as value and performance, and the Blizzak LT is the light truck iteration that’s durable enough for commercial vehicles. Handling for the Blizzak LT is very respectable; this tire scores a strong 9.8 thanks to tie bars that connect tread blocks to reduce squirm and boost rigidity while cornering for enhanced control. Traction is also very capable, with a SimpleScore of 9.9 – the Blizzak LT features a specialized winter tread compound that stays flexible at subfreezing temperatures. The tread pattern features a combination of wide outboard circumferential grooves, a dense network of sipes, a zigzag center groove, and independent tread blocks that all give you the grip you need to get the job done in snow and slush. The internal construction of the Blizzak LT includes a polyester casing, two high-tensile steel belts, and a single-ply polyester cap for a longevity SimpleScore of 8.00. Like all winter tires, the Blizzak LT shouldn’t be used if temperatures are above 45 degrees F; its softer, more pliable tread compound will wear prematurely in warmer weather.

While these are the best Chevrolet Silverado 1500 tires on the market, there are plenty of other options to consider:

3. Kumho Crugen HT51: Great All-Season tire

Next up is our pick for a premium all-season tire, the Kumho Crugen HT51. The tread pattern of the Crugen HT51 is designed to offer both long wear and great traction, with an optimized geometric block layout, wide circumferential grooves, and lateral grooves, and a zigzag pattern of 3D sipes for winter traction. The winter performance of the Kumho Crugen HT51 is robust enough for it to be stamped with the Three Peak Mountain Snowflake rating for severe winter service. We’re impressed with the durability of this tire as well, with a long-wearing tread compound, and polyester/steel belt/nylon casing design. Kumho backs this tire with a 70,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty, which allowed us to award the tire a SimpleScore of 9.6 for longevity. With its slotted shoulder and rigid tread blocks, handling is predictable and stable for a SimpleScore of 8.9.

4. Toyo Open Country A/T III: Great All-Terrain tire

The Toyo Open Country A/T III is an excellent choice for a 4x4 vehicle; it’s the kind of tire you can count on for the grip and durability that will safely get you there and back for fun adventures or can get the job done dependably on a muddy or rough job site. That kind of performance doesn’t necessarily mean you have to live with a compromise on the ride comfort, sharp handling, civilized road manners, and low noise – the kind of things you’d expect with premium all-season tires. That all might sound like a lot to hope for, but the Toyo Open Country A/T III is a tire that can check all those boxes with versatile, capable performance. The internal construction of the Open Country A/T III features a polyester casing, two steel belts, a spiral-wrap polyamide cap layer, and a durable cut-and-chip-resistant tread compound. Toyo covers the Open Country A/T III with a 65,000 mile manufacturer tread life warranty, and after running the numbers we figured on a solid SimpleScore of 9.6 for longevity. The tire’s symmetric all-terrain tread is designed with a high void ratio so it easily ejects stones, mud, and debris as the wheel turns so there’s always a clear section of the tire for traction. The Open Country A/T III also features an extra-deep tread that boosts wear properties as well as traction. Not surprisingly with such an aggressive tread, the Toyo Open Country A/T III has the Three Peak Mountain Snowflake certification for severe winter service for a traction SimpleScore of 9.7. Cornering, braking, and steering response are all precise and immediate without being jumpy thanks to the shoulder design, sipe pattern, and stable internal construction of the Open Country A/T III, all of which allowed us to award the tire a 9.3 in handling. All told, the Toyo Open Country A/T III is a tough and capable tire with long wear, a durable design, and great year-round performance.

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