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Tire Size for a Stock 16x6.5 Rim

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Tfin

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I'm sure this is a redundant question, and I'm sorry about that. I've used the search, but haven't seen my question answered for my exact situation.

 

I've got an 02 Silverado 1500 extra-cab. It has the small chinsy 245/75/R16 tires on steel chromed 16x6.5 rims.

 

My question is: Can I have 285/75/R16 tires put on these wheels. If yes, will I have any problem getting someone to actually install them.

 

If those tires won't fit, what's the largest size tire I CAN have put on my stock rims.

 

Thanks for your help.

chevy4x4trucks Senior Enthusiast

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Yes they will fit and no you shouldn't have any problems getting a shop to install them for you. It's very common to put 285's on the stock rims.

 

I put 265's on my stock steel wheels and 305's on the 16x7 aluminum ones.

Shaners Senior Enthusiast

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Some places are a little "touchy" about putting a tire on your vehicle that was not a "standard" size from the factory. I believe the reason for this is for insurance liabillity.

 

Technically, a 285/75/16 will fit on your stock rim, but the tire manufactures don't recommend putting a tire that size on such a narrow wheel. In an emergency situation, you could actually pop the bead off the rim.

 

I know alot of guys in the HD's are running 285's on their stock 6.5" aluminum rims and they claim they are having no problems, so I guess the final decision is up to you and your local tire shop.

Tfin Enthusiast

Tfin

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Great, thanks for the info guys! I knew guys were putting them on the 16x7 aluminum alloys that come standard on the Z-71's. I just wasn't sure if they'd fit on the chrome 16x6.5. Thanks again.

 

I think I'm going to go with the 285/75/R16 Yokohama Geolander A/T's and hope I can get a shop in my area to put them on.

 

If anyone has any other info or comments, please feel free. :chevy:

robsawatsky Enthusiast

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The maximum specified width tire for a 6.5 inch rim is 255. Yes, you can squeeze larger sizes on but the warranty could be voided due to incorrect mounting, which is a specific, standard exclusion for most tire manufacturers.

timk49 Enthusiast

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I have 285s on my stock rims and they run and look great. I bought them at an Americas Tire Store. I have the full warranty and have already had two flats fixed for no charge. (construction debris). 20151781.jpg

 

I did have to trim a little off the plastic wheel well coveron the drivers side but have had no other problems. I also trimmed a little off the spoiler in the front of the wheel well. Trim a little at a time it doesn't take much. I started with 4.10 gears so the loss in torque is not very noticible. Good luck

Tfin Enthusiast

Tfin

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After a little more research, I'm now thinking of putting some 255/85/16 Dunlop Radial Rover RV (off road all-terrain) instead. They have a D load rating and a R speed rating. They have the same over all diameter/hight as a 285/75/16 (32.8 in) but are just a bit more narrow (10.4 in vs. 11.3 in) and are speced for my 16x6.5 wheel.

 

Anyone have any experience with these tires?

Tfin Enthusiast

Tfin

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Wow, looks great 03HDINTEX! :chevy: I think I'm sold on the 255's then, thanks for the pics. I'll be sure to post some of mine when I get the new rubbers on.

 

:jester:

03HDINTEX Enthusiast

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Oh Tfin, one more thing, I don't know about the dunlops, but the 255/85 BFG M/Ts vs. the 285/75s were about $40 cheaper also... got the 255s from discount tire for $142/pc. as opposed to about $180/pc. for the 285s.

Can't wait to see the pics.

:D:rolleyes:

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