My Z71 Needs New Tires... Size & Pics?

[agrats84]

I'm starting to shop around for some new tires for my '09 Ext Cab LTZ with the stock Z71 rims. I have the original set on there (265/65 R18). I know what look I want, but don't know the best size for my needs. I have the RC2" leveling kit. Here are my questions- I would like a taller tire, but don't want any issues with rubbing. I am trying to balance MPG with a bigger tire and am willing to give up a little mpg for that taller tire. I rarely use my truck off-roading so I am looking for more of an all-season tire. I really like the looks of the Cooper Zeon's but am confused with which size to go with if I went with them? I want a tire that has a stiff looking sidewall with as little balloon effect as possible. Last but not least... no OWL.

So what are your recommendations being that I have "analysis paralysis" after reading too many postings on here.

 

 

275/70 R18 (Zeon website says OWL = , but I think this is the only size I can get them in for my 18s)

 

275/65 R18 (no zeons)

 

Or do I jump up to the

 

285? (no zeons)

 

If anyone has pics of their stock z71 rims with tires you chose or the zeons it would be helpful... thanks

[FreckyB]

Tommorow I will be getting 285/65/r18 Terra Grapps put on my stock z71 rims not sure if I will be able to post pictures before I go to work but I will toss them up here asap. Kind of excited to see how shes going to look

[mhenshaw]

275/70/18 Cooper Zeons - I'm sure they are like every other tire out there and only have white letters on one side. Mine have no white letters.

275/70/18 BFG All Terrian - White letters only on one side

285/65/18 Nitto Terra Grapplers

 

I recommend the first two because they are the cheapest

[agrats84]

275/70/18 Cooper Zeons - I'm sure they are like every other tire out there and only have white letters on one side. Mine have no white letters.

275/70/18 BFG All Terrian - White letters only on one side

285/65/18 Nitto Terra Grapplers

 

I recommend the first two because they are the cheapest

 

 

I'm actually trying to go for the look of your truck. I'm keeping my eyes open for the same 20s, but if I can't find them for a reasonable price, I'll settle on the zeons or H/T plus in 275/70/18