Trucks and SUVs that tow or haul near their rated capacity need a higher load-range tire than the standard passenger tire the vehicle might have shipped with — the wrong range lets the sidewall flex more than it should under a full bed or a loaded roof rack. Call Detroit Tire Shop during the listed hours to confirm truck and SUV tire availability for your vehicle.
Load range is the letter stamped on the sidewall — C, D, or E — and it tells you how much air pressure, and how much weight, the tire is actually built to carry. A half-ton pickup running factory tires on a light-duty range is fine empty and marginal loaded; the same truck pulling a trailer or carrying a full bed needs the tire rated for that, not just one that physically fits the rim.
Detroit Tire Shop keeps truck and SUV sizes in stock rather than special-ordering them for every job, and the shop covers 14 service areas around Detroit — worth a call to (313) 631-1567 to confirm a specific address is in range before driving over. Being open Mon–Sat 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Sun Open 24 hours matters more here than on a passenger car: a work truck that needs to be road-ready for an early start doesn't have a daytime window to spare.
What load range does my truck or SUV actually need?
It depends on what the vehicle is rated to carry, not just its size — a full-size SUV used for commuting doesn't need the same tire as a heavy-duty truck hauling a trailer every week. The door-jamb sticker lists the factory spec; Detroit Tire Shop checks that against what the vehicle is actually being used for before recommending a range, since upgrading past what's needed just adds ride harshness without adding anything useful.
That conversation is quick and saves a customer from paying for capacity they'll never use.
Does the shop come to me, or serve areas outside the city?
The shop doesn't do mobile service, but it does cover 14 communities around Detroit for scheduling and drop-off, so a fleet vehicle based outside the city itself isn't out of range. Commercial accounts and single trucks get the same fitment and load-range check either way.
Can I bring a work truck in overnight or before a shift?
Current hours: Mon–Sat 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Sun Open 24 hours. Call (313) 631-1567 ahead if the job needs specific truck tires pulled from stock.
Do I need to upgrade load range if I only tow occasionally?
Not necessarily — if the trailer or load is well under the vehicle's rated capacity most of the time, the factory range is usually fine. It's worth the conversation with the shop rather than assuming either way, since guessing wrong costs either ride comfort or safety margin.
Is my address inside the 14-area service range?
Call (313) 631-1567 with the address and the shop will confirm before you make the drive — with 14 service areas around Detroit, most nearby addresses are covered, but it's worth checking rather than assuming.