bigger tires how bad is driveabilty

[amfr]

How bad is adding 3 lbs own each wheel ?

 

sent from Florida beech

[amfr]

Yep, it'll be a little more sluggish and you won't win at the drag strip. BUT your offroad performance will be fine. You definitely feel the unsprung weight. The truck feels like it's a truck.

 

To some degree, wheel choice can help offset added tire weight. I wish I had gone with the lighter, more expensive version of my current wheels.

Question. Adding 3 lbs on each wheel, how bad would that unsprung weight feel?

 

sent from Florida beech

[foo.c]

I guess everyone's definition of offroad is different, but coming from Jeeps I can say that leveling and adding "big" tires is not going to help that much. These things would get stuck and/or damaged on the trail to the trail.

 

Having said that, my stock tires are useless in such difficult terrain as moist grass. I'm interested in an all terrain tire that won't kill mileage and performance.

[STS-PJ]

This is a great thread and I appreciate the healthy debate. Personally, I think 275/65/20 looks absolutely tits on our trucks. Logically, I'm in Chowder's camp. He speaks the truth. If he hurt your feelings thats only because you're still in denial. I own a 2016 Sierra 5.3L 8-speed and I'm currently clocking an average of 22mpg (commute is 99% highway). The last thing I want to do is destroy the functionality of my truck for a little more curb appeal. As much as it pains me to say....I think the 275/60 is the best compromise. If you have deep pockets and a commuter car then this conversation isn't for you. If you're like me, and every bit of performance counts, then I would highly consider the lighter/cheaper/economic tire. I'm thinking a $50 RC 2" level combined with P 275/60/20 is the magic ticket.

[Jon A]

...I'm currently clocking and average of 22mpg (commute is 99% highway). The last thing I want to do is destroy the functionality of my truck.... and every bit of performance counts, then I would highly consider the lighter/cheaper/economic tire...

 

Given your criteria for "performance," you made a mistake buying a truck at all. You would be much happier with the "performance" of a mid-sized sedan. And if that hurts your feelings, you're in denial!

[STS-PJ]

 

Given your criteria for "performance," you made a mistake buying a truck at all. You would be much happier with the "performance" of a mid-sized sedan. And if that hurts your feelings, you're in denial!

 

Yeah, I figured some witty guy would try to say something clever. Why do you think these rigs shutdown four cylinders? Why do you think GM went to an eight speed transmission? The idea was to make them more economic and appeal to a broader demographic, and it worked. I needed the utility of truck but didn't want to sacrifice too much fuel economy. I literally only dropped one mile per gallon going from my "performance sedan" to this bad ass truck. That's a f*ucking win, dude. Like the majority of us, I'm not content with the factory look. I want my truck to look like a truck but I'm also not willing to sacrifice function over appearance. By throwing on big heavy tires you're all but negating any performance advancements. Maybe you belong to the deep pockets camp I spoke of earlier. The rest of commoners need to consider things like this. It's okay if you made a bad decision. At least your truck looks pimp.

[mikepol2]

This is a great thread and I appreciate the healthy debate. Personally, I think 275/65/20 looks absolutely tits on our trucks. Logically, I'm in Chowder's camp. He speaks the truth. If he hurt your feelings thats only because you're still in denial. I own a 2016 Sierra 5.3L 8-speed and I'm currently clocking and average of 22mpg (commute is 99% highway). The last thing I want to do is destroy the functionality of my truck for a little more curb appeal. As much as it pains me to say....I think the 275/60 is the best compromise. If you have deep pockets and a commuter car then this conversation isn't for you. If you're like me, and every bit of performance counts, then I would highly consider the lighter/cheaper/economic tire. I'm thinking a $50 RC 2" level combined with P 275/60/20 is the magic ticket.

I agree. I have a 2" front / 1" rear lift, 20 x 9 black Trailblazer SS replicas, +22 offset, with 275/60-20 Bridgestone Duelers. Total increase in weight was 8 lbs per wheel/tire assembly. Installed the front & rear lifts myself. Total installed cost of lift, wheels & tires: $1,450 thanks to Ebay and some good deals. I've had bigger tires and not just fuel economy but acceleration and braking suffered. Used to also have a 2003 Mustang Cobra but couldn't afford 2 cars so it's nice to be able to haul 1,500 lbs of concrete slabs in the morning and haul ass at night, and have a badass looking truck either way.

[Jgarrison31]

I have a 15 AT 5.3, Just took off my 275/65/20 tires and went back to stock, I had E rated tires which were 20lbs heavier that stock, I could be happier with the stock tires, the truck drives pretty sluggish with the 65s, braking sucks, I chose functionality vs looks, I drive mostly highway so....I went from 15-16mpg avg to 21 mpg.