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Ok I know there is other threads talking about this. But in calling out to people who specifically have put 285 70 17 (32.7") tires on their silverado. I hear some people put these on with no lift or level and have no issues with rubbing. Then I hear about others who run on stock suspension.

 

So to anyone out there with knowledge on this, can you put on 285 70 17 on a stock 15 silverado? I have a great deal on some LT285/70R17 for $860 dollars. I really need tires for winter but I don't want to lift/level just yet.

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Donstar
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Tires are a major expense and you are wise to do research. I posted a similar thread in the tires and wheels section of this forum a few months ago and happily settled on 265/70r 17. I found that w

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I have 275/70R18 wrangler duratracks on my truck with no issues. I have a Rancho QuickLIFT level though.     Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Not what your looking for but a friend at work put 275/70R18 (33.2") Nitto Trail Grapplers on his stock Sierra with no issues.

ChevyRoofer Senior Enthusiast

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Not what your looking for but a friend at work put 275/70R18 (33.2") Nitto Trail Grapplers on his stock Sierra with no issues.

 

Any pics of this and what wheels? Exactly what I was looking to do.

 

And OP - I think you might have a slight bit of rubbing due to that width of tire. 285+ normally has some trimming.

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I just installed 275/60/20s on my stock '15 Sierra without any issues, and a friend with 265/70/18s on stock... If you go with the 285s you will probably not have to have a 2" lift, but you will need some trimming done for sure.

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Ok I know there is other threads talking about this. But in calling out to people who specifically have put 285 70 17 (32.7") tires on their silverado. I hear some people put these on with no lift or level and have no issues with rubbing. Then I hear about others who run on stock suspension.

 

So to anyone out there with knowledge on this, can you put on 285 70 17 on a stock 15 silverado? I have a great deal on some LT285/70R17 for $860 dollars. I really need tires for winter but I don't want to lift/level just yet.

 

You just answered your own question. If that is what people are saying why would a new thread be any different? Some will say you are ok others will say you are going to rub...

 

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I have Toyo Open Country AT II LT285/70R17's on my 2014. No lift or level, no trimming and I have had no issues or rubbing. Put them on when I bought it new, 37k miles on them now. I love this size tire on my truck.

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I have Toyo Open Country II LT285/70R17's on my 2014. No lift or level, no trimming and I have had no issues or rubbing. Put them on when I bought it new, 37k miles on them now. I love this size tire on my truck.

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Truck is a little dirty right now but here are a few. Still decent clearance and they do not really stick outside the fenders if you dont like that kind of look.

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Those look great. I have those same rims and I will be getting the duratracs. Does anybody know why some people's trucks rub using this size and some don't? I'd rather not spend the money and time install a level yet if I can get away with leaving it stock and not rubbing with those tires. They don't rub at full lock or anything?

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Tires are a major expense and you are wise to do research. I posted a similar thread in the tires and wheels section of this forum a few months ago and happily settled on 265/70r 17. I found that with identical brands of tires the "look" may be different but not necessarily better .(IMO) There is no fear of rubbing, no pressure to level, and no extra loss in mpg. I personally think 285's will fit but I am glad I did my research!

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Tires are a major expense and you are wise to do research. I posted a similar thread in the tires and wheels section of this forum a few months ago and happily settled on 265/70r 17. I found that with identical brands of tires the "look" may be different but not necessarily better .(IMO) There is no fear of rubbing, no pressure to level, and no extra loss in mpg. I personally think 285's will fit but I am glad I did my research!

Yea you got that right. Very expensive. I've considered 265 70 17 but I think ultimately I would like to go to 285 70 17. I had a similar size on my old 1500hd, (285/75R16) and I though they were the perfect size. So I'm trying to get as close to that as possible. They fit perfectly, all I had to do was trim the plastic valance on my 06 1500hd and it fit perfectly and really looked good in the wheel well. But on this 15, don't feel so good about trimming it up with only 10,000 miles lol.

 

Any way you could post a couple pics so I could see how it looks with the 265/70r17?

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Yea you got that right. Very expensive. I've considered 265 70 17 but I think ultimately I would like to go to 285 70 17. I had a similar size on my old 1500hd, (285/75R16) and I though they were the perfect size. So I'm trying to get as close to that as possible. They fit perfectly, all I had to do was trim the plastic valance on my 06 1500hd and it fit perfectly and really looked good in the wheel well. But on this 15, don't feel so good about trimming it up with only 10,000 miles lol.

 

Any way you could post a couple pics so I could see how it looks with the 265/70r17?

 

I'm still squeezing extra miles out of my 255's as our weather has been reasonably mild. I will make the switch shortly. Rather than relying on pictures, I looked for 2014+ GM trucks at my local malls and dealerships with various tire sizes. I would estimate that 70% of the local trucks have 265's! There is also quite a difference in appearance between various brands and types of tires. For example, a 265 width Pirelli highway tire looks mild compared to a 265 width BFG KO2 all terrain.

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I have a question; I have 22" stock tires on my Silverado which are 32" tires. Why wouldn't a 33" tire fit the stock suspension?

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