New Tire Guidance

[centex]

I have a 06 gmc sierra 1500 with stock chrome 17" rims currently with balding 265/70/17 pathfinders. I am looking at a more agressive tire between falken and nitto terra grapplers. I would like to go up to a 295/70/17 but don't kno if this would kill mpg or rub to much w/o lift kit. Any nitto between 265 and 295 is what im looking at, any advice on my next aggressive tire.

 

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[700 sportsman]

First off are you running stock wheels or aftermarket, if so what are the specs. on them. And do you have a leveling kit, or have you cranked the T-bars?.

[centex]

I have done nothing in terms of leveling kit or anything, they are not stock tire, stock was 245/70/17, first pair of tires put on are the 265/70/17 pathfinders i have on now, as far as specs i dont know the detail as others give, its 6 lug if that helps.

[700 sportsman]

Ok, well the stock wheels should be about a 31mm offset, you will probably have to stick to a 265, unless you do a leveling kit.

Or if it is 4wd and you want to crank your torsion bars

[centex]

I am just looking for a more aggressive tire for my truck, do you think Falken or nitto 265/70/17's would look decent on a 1500 or would i have to get bigger tire and lift kit for that look? Also you are advising to stick to 265 because bigger tire will cause too much rubbing w/o lift?

[mhenshaw]

285/70r17 fit great on your body style. You can prolly clear the 295s too, if they rub then crank your torison bars a couple of turns.

[centex]

Any advice for a good aggressive tire, in terms of wear an tear?

[700 sportsman]

I would reccomend the terra grappler, or trail if you want a more aggressive tire, as well as the Toyo AT and MT's, also the cooper zeon's are definately worth checking out as well if they come in your size.

[mhenshaw]

BFG, Cooper, Nitto are all good choices.

[centex]

Thanks fella's.