Common Lift/Tire Combo's for OBS/NBS Trucks & SUVs

[mmike032]

i have 07 silverado wuth 265/70 R17 want to place bigger tires but do not want to mess up handling .Anybody know what size i could go up to without putting a lift kit or messing with the it rides now.

[KnotSo]

Hey all, lot of good onfo on here.

I have a lil problem perhaps someone can help me with,
I have an '05 Chevy crew cab dually with an RCD 6" lift, stock size rim's and 315/75/16 BFG AT's with a 2" spacer between the duals. Empty, there is about 1/2" between the tires. I bought a camper and put it on and the duals are touching. Not good. I also pull a 24' TPD and have had no issues just pulling the trailer which puts 950 lbs on the hitch.
Took camper off and am now looking for a 35" tire that is only 11.5" wide, in a load range E or even a D. Cannot locate anything other than the Buckshot Mudders, yet they are only 9.5" wide, are very loud and wear too quickly.
Also, have no clearance issues even when running hard into the Dunes pulling a 9000 lb trailer.



Ok, anybody can help me?
Yeah I know it is dirty, this was the first day without rain in 2 weeks.

[Ghost Rider]

Great list thanks but needs to be updated to include the newer trucks eg:- 2006 2500HD. they come with 16x6.5 in. rims.
Very skinny..

[tamersinger]

Originally Posted by KnotSo

Hey all, lot of good onfo on here.

I have a lil problem perhaps someone can help me with,
I have an '05 Chevy crew cab dually with an RCD 6" lift, stock size rim's and 315/75/16 BFG AT's with a 2" spacer between the duals. Empty, there is about 1/2" between the tires. I bought a camper and put it on and the duals are touching. Not good. I also pull a 24' TPD and have had no issues just pulling the trailer which puts 950 lbs on the hitch.
Took camper off and am now looking for a 35" tire that is only 11.5" wide, in a load range E or even a D. Cannot locate anything other than the Buckshot Mudders, yet they are only 9.5" wide, are very loud and wear too quickly.
Also, have no clearance issues even when running hard into the Dunes pulling a 9000 lb trailer.



Ok, anybody can help me?
Yeah I know it is dirty, this was the first day without rain in 2 weeks.

used to work at discount tire we had a problem with dually's like that....have you looked at aftermarket wheels??? if you were lower id recomend 255 85 16's 33 1050 or so

315's are closer to a 34 anyway maybe trying a different brand of tire thats narrower...tirerack has a great specs sheet

also how much air are you running in them....the less air the more foot print ...I think that most e or d range you run about 80 psi....maybe bump it up a little....discount tire wont work on spacers....

[PROENGINEER9876]

I have a 2000 4.8 Regular Cab, Long Bed Silverado 4x4. I just recently put 285/75/16's on the truck. It rides good, but I want to throw some 33x12.50's on there. Am I able to put them on the truck with stock suspension as long as I crank the torsion bar all the way up or am I gonna have to get a 3" body lift and then see if there's any torsion bar adjustments from there? Thanks.

[makspringcole]

Lots of great info, unfortunately could not find what I was looking for.

I have a 2005 1500HD 4 door and was wondering if I can put 285/75/16 without any mods?

[04avalancheZ71]

Originally Posted by makspringcole

Lots of great info, unfortunately could not find what I was looking for.

I have a 2005 1500HD 4 door and was wondering if I can put 285/75/16 without any mods?

[04avalancheZ71]

Originally Posted by KnotSo

Hey all, lot of good onfo on here.

I have a lil problem perhaps someone can help me with,
I have an '05 Chevy crew cab dually with an RCD 6" lift, stock size rim's and 315/75/16 BFG AT's with a 2" spacer between the duals. Empty, there is about 1/2" between the tires. I bought a camper and put it on and the duals are touching. Not good. I also pull a 24' TPD and have had no issues just pulling the trailer which puts 950 lbs on the hitch.
Took camper off and am now looking for a 35" tire that is only 11.5" wide, in a load range E or even a D. Cannot locate anything other than the Buckshot Mudders, yet they are only 9.5" wide, are very loud and wear too quickly.
Also, have no clearance issues even when running hard into the Dunes pulling a 9000 lb trailer.



Ok, anybody can help me?
Yeah I know it is dirty, this was the first day without rain in 2 weeks.

first of all, KICK ASS TRUCK! and check interco.com (super swampers) they have a wide variety of tires and almost all their tires wear really well

[Racking9398]

I have a 98 GMC Z71 with 285/75/17 cheapy Mastetcraft AT's. I think the rims have a 4.5 backspacing not real sure though. Could i put 33/12.5/17 MTZ's or Mud Grapplers on it. It doesnt rub at all now, but by not by much. I know i would i have to trim.

[big burby]

315 's stock just cut away any extra fender or inner fender the factory carelessly left on there

[silveradoguy98]

Hey, I've got 2" blocks in rear suspension and cranked the torsion bars all the way to level it out and a 3" body lift. So, basically it's a 5" total lift. I've got 17x9 rims. Whats the biggest tires i can fit without rubbin?

[87-2-95Z28pa]

Nice list if I am reading that list right i have a 97 Tahoe at stock height i could go with 32's. If that is correct i could just go with 31's like i wanted to. I would be getting 15x8 rims.

Thanks.

[85gmac]

does anybody know what the biggest tire i can fit on a 03hd with a 20x10 inch rim by just cranking the torsion bars?

[TAHOE GUY]

I'm ready to buy same new tires next week. I would like to install 305/70/r16 on an all stock 4wd obs Tahoe, but not sure if it's going fit with out rubbing. But, if it's little triming I will go for it. I'm wondering if there is anybody who has GFgoodrich all terrain tires and 305 tire sizes on their obs truck or suv right now and can provide me with few pictures. If not I'll just go for 285/75/r16. THanks

[superlite]

tahoe guy I had 33's 305 on my 95 tahoe before the lift all ya need to do is crank the torsion bars and align it ya should be good after that maybe a small block in the rear if it isn't level

[TAHOE GUY]

Thanks superlite, how did it ride after the torsion bars? Was it a hard ride or wasn't not much of different? Anybody else have any suggestions. Thanks

[HI85WH1]

Originally Posted by KnotSo

Hey all, lot of good onfo on here.

I have a lil problem perhaps someone can help me with,
I have an '05 Chevy crew cab dually with an RCD 6" lift, stock size rim's and 315/75/16 BFG AT's with a 2" spacer between the duals. Empty, there is about 1/2" between the tires. I bought a camper and put it on and the duals are touching. Not good. I also pull a 24' TPD and have had no issues just pulling the trailer which puts 950 lbs on the hitch.
Took camper off and am now looking for a 35" tire that is only 11.5" wide, in a load range E or even a D. Cannot locate anything other than the Buckshot Mudders, yet they are only 9.5" wide, are very loud and wear too quickly.
Also, have no clearance issues even when running hard into the Dunes pulling a 9000 lb trailer.



Ok, anybody can help me?
Yeah I know it is dirty, this was the first day without rain in 2 weeks.

sweet ride...

there are several companies that make spcers for between the rear duals.

[Dean-]

ok guys, I am lookin into buy a 96 chev, 4WD. The question is, can you do a simple front end lift of about in inch using the torsion bars just to level out the front rear height? My dad lifted the front of his truck an inch or so using the torsion bars, just to level out the height. So my question really is, does this truck have torsion bars, and is it possible to do this on this truck? How hard is it? I did it on my friens Nissan hardbody, and it was just a simple adjustment. Is it nearly the same? Sorry about my non-knowledge in this department.... any help would be great!
Thanks-

[Dean-]

Hey guys, I just got my 96 chev 4 by 4. I got some 35's on 16 inch rims yesterday for a killer deal. I am going to crank the bars up in the front, will these new wheels and tires fit? If I have to do some trimming I am fine with that, just want the nice look. I will be doing a 3' body lift soon, but just want that beefy stance for now.

[snowandtorque]

I have 33" on my 2500 suburban with 2.5" readylift keys and 2" rear block and my tire still rub :-(