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Chad H

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Hey guys,

I want to upgrade to silverado 17" wheels. Now here is the deal. I want to put a set of either BFG all terrain's or mud terrain's. Now what size would be like what I have on my truck now? I have 285/75/16's. Can I get those in 17's and would they fit? I need some suggestions. :shakehead:

Wingnut Senior Enthusiast

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Just curious, what you are going to do with the wheels/tires that are on there?

 

I'm kind of in the market for a decent set of used tars.

Chad H Enthusiast

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Would most likely sell them. Why you interested?? :nono: I looked up and found a 275/70/17, would that fit or even look as good as what I have? :shakehead:

Wingnut Senior Enthusiast

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From my math, you can get 285/70/17 and they will be just about the same size. Will be about 1/10th of an inch shorter, and the same width.

 

But I'm no tire fitment guru. Double check with somebody else :shakehead:

 

 

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I'm in the market for some 285's for the 92...But I don't need wheels. I have three sets already. Shipping would negate any sort of savings you could probably give me anyways. Nice to dream though. :nono:

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From my math, you can get 285/70/17 and they will be just about the same size. Will be about 1/10th of an inch shorter, and the same width.

 

But I'm no tire fitment guru. Double check with somebody else :shakehead:

 

 

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I'm in the market for some 285's for the 92...But I don't need wheels. I have three sets already. Shipping would negate any sort of savings you could probably give me anyways. Nice to dream though. :nono:

Yeah, I thought you needed a set of wheels. If you change your mind, let me know. :D

 

Can anyone verify that 285/70/17's will look okay?

Chad H Enthusiast

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Okay, I am pretty sure its gonna look fine. But, now I am concerned with it scrubbing? Maybe my math is off, but I think it will. My torsion bars are jacked up. So what do ya'll think? :shakehead:

Chad H Enthusiast

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Well, I have thought about it. And I am just gonna keep the 16's. I like the look better and tires for the 17's are fuggin' outrageous. :shakehead:

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BOFH-Z71 Enthusiast

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Tell me about it. I just ordered a set of 285/70/17 GY MT/R for my 04 GMC Z71. Will let you know how they do on stock susp when I go play this weekend (assuming they come in before then)

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Got my MTRs installed today. They're 285/70/17 on stock truck and they fit just fine with enough room in the front to accomodate suspension travel and turning. They look like they might rub a little under hard turning with steep suspension angle, but that's about it.. They make the truck look a lot better than the stock Dueler ATs that came with it.

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