The tire warranties might be registered with the manufacturer, BFG, by the serial number on the tire. BFG might be able to identify the shop they sold the tires to using the same serial number, and the shop could tell you who they installed them for if the warranty didn't lead you there first. I'm not sure that either would be willing or able to do that. BFG should be interested to know that one of their vendors is selling tires that aren't adequate in terms of weight and speed rating for the vehicle they were installed on.
If the tires failed and caused injuries you'd have a products liability case against everyone in the chain of distribution- from the manufacturer to the local retailer. So, the manufacturers and reputable tire shops have been extra careful about things like weight rating and speed ratings ever since the Ford/Firestone problem in the early 2000s. I bet their insurance companies require them to be very diligent and keep good records of not only tire sales, but complaints and reports like the one you could make. Then, down the road, if the same shop sold the wrong tires to someone else and it caused a problem, those records could be useful to the survivors to show a pattern of conduct.
The used tire business and craigslist are whole different worlds.
There is always the possibility that the dealer got the truck with worn out tires and put on a set from a used tire dealer or had some tires from another truck on the lot or Craigslist swapped onto the LC. Personally, if BFG couldn't give me the name of the shop that sold the tires (by serial number) or previous owner/dealer (by warranty), I'd let it go unless something tragic happened. My guess is that if you contacted BFG customer service, they'll run down what they can because of the potential liability issues for them (though you may never hear the result.)
Anyhow... the take away from all this for me has been that when buying a used LC (or any other car) check the tires out to make sure they meet the vehicle's requirements. At the very least, that could be a bargaining chip. Also, while we're on the topic, something else to keep in mind is: Tires rot and degrade in ways that are not readily discernible. A pristine tire with plenty of tread could fail after an hour on a hot freeway at high speeds. So, some manufacturers recommend replacement regardless of condition after 6 years from the manufacturing date stamped on the side of the tire. Some others will say they are good for 10 years regardless of condition. Use, climate, etc... are all factors in the actual useful life of the tire. eg. a tire in Saudi Arabia or Arizona will be safe to drive on for less time than a tire in Colorado or Massachusetts. Tires are a safety feature that require at least as much attention as brakes, hoses, fluids and filters.
EDITED: When you bought the truck from the dealer it should have been safe. I bet the dealer is responsible to know whether the tires are adequate or not. So, when you go back to them it is worth the effort to see if they'll refund you some of the purchase price. There is a probably a consumer rights office or ombudsman at your state attorney general's office that could help if the dealer isn't initially open to the idea. It is really irresponsible for the dealer to have sold you the LC with those tires on it since they don't meet the weight requirements. Those tires sell for about $170/each plus install etc.. of another 30ish. You need 5 safe tires. I think the dealer ought to kick you a grand if you give the tires back, since they are probably fine to use on another vehicle.
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