275/70r18 or 285/65r18 *now offset?*

[Powerlines]

Can't decide....2016 Z71 with Bilstein's on the top setting. I've been set on the 275/70 size for a taller and narrower tire for better snow performance but I'm a little worried they'll look too skinny? Any suggestions?

[ChevyRoofer]

Can't decide....2016 Z71 with Bilstein's on the top setting. I've been set on the 275/70 size for a taller and narrower tire for better snow performance but I'm a little worried they'll look too skinny? Any suggestions?

 

275/70/18s

 

They won't look too narrow.

[stlg8]

I have the Bilstein 5100 on the highest setting and am running 285/65R18 on stock rims. I am very pleased with the choice.

I considered the 275/70 when I was planning my purchase but I'm glad I went with the 285/65. I may have regretted anything other than 285/65

[MaverickZ71]

 

I have the Bilstein 5100 on the highest setting and am running 285/65R18 on stock rims. I am very pleased with the choice.

I considered the 275/70 when I was planning my purchase but I'm glad I went with the 285/65. I may have regretted anything other than 285/65

 

 

 

Question--would the 285/65 tires rub or otherwise interfere with on anything in the front with a stock front suspension (stock struts, no lift of any kind)?

[Hiserman79]

285 bilstein on max. Love it

 

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[fairway605]

Can't decide....2016 Z71 with Bilstein's on the top setting. I've been set on the 275/70 size for a taller and narrower tire for better snow performance but I'm a little worried they'll look too skinny? Any suggestions?

Here's 275/70/18

 

 

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[stlg8]

 

 

Question--would the 285/65 tires rub or otherwise interfere with on anything in the front with a stock front suspension (stock struts, no lift of any kind)?

I am not rubbing on full lock, full compression with my stock Z71 aluminum control arms.

Can't say anything about the steel control arms.

[Powerlines]

Thanks guys. Still on the fence....may come down to the best local deal I can find.

[Powerlines]

I found a local package deal with 285/65/18 and moto wheels that have a -24 offset. Being as the factory's are +24, I would assume that's not gonna work?

[stlg8]

I found a local package deal with 285/65/18 and moto wheels that have a -24 offset. Being as the factory's are +24, I would assume that's not gonna work?

I'm not an expert, but with a -24 offset, I would think the wheel sits further out from the suspension.

I think you are okay.

 

Check out this link https://tiresize.com/wheel-offset-calculator/

[Powerlines]

Ok thanks. Looks like I need to read up on offset...according to that chart, the tires would stick out about 2.5". It doesn't sound like much but I'm sure it's way more than I would like. Thanks for the link, at least I have a reference now.

[Powerlines]

Here's 275/70/18

 

 

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Do you have any pictures from the front or behind?

 

 

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[fairway605]

Hope that helps

 

 

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[Powerlines]

Hope that helps

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It does! I'm actually at the store right now getting the 275/70 KO2's installed. I appreciate the help

[Powerlines]

So far so good; not too skinny in my eyes. Also got the tint done today

 

 

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