Jump to content

Tires What would you get?

RyanbabZ71

What tires would you pick for your truck?  

154 members have voted

You do not have permission to vote in this poll, or see the poll results. Please sign in or register to vote in this poll.

Recommended Posts

RyanbabZ71 Senior Enthusiast

RyanbabZ71

Posted
Posted

I currently have choice 3. I really like the MTs and the 255s are taller (not as wide which could be a good thing) and are cheaper ($138ea vs 178ea). $160 cheaper. The max loading is 3305 for the 285s and 3000 for the 255s

 

What would you pick and why?

RyanbabZ71 Senior Enthusiast

RyanbabZ71

Posted
  • Author
Posted
the mud tires would be really loud on pavement

 

not an issue. Sometimes that is a pretty cool noise especially in the snow :cool:

superbee Enthusiast

superbee

Posted
Posted

If you are going to use the tire for real, in mud, go wide. If it's just for looks go with what you like. For snow, narrow is good.

citydriver Enthusiast

citydriver

Posted
Posted

Alot depends on what kind of driving you do,road type,highway,city...looks dont always count if you want more bang 4 your buck :cool: ...my $.02

 

Personally,mines a daily driver,combination of higway and city...mud's would just get torn up for no reason on my trk....

Texas Z Enthusiast

Texas Z

Posted
Posted

I like the ATs. I am on my 3rd set and have no complaints. I live in the city so most of my driving is on pavement so the AT are perfect. They wear great and have less road noise. But when I do go off pavement (no major off roading just muddy fields at the farm) the ATs get me where I need to go. They are aggresive enough for my needs.

 

It all comes down to, What you use your truck for? Offroad? Daily driver?

 

They are both good tires since they are both made by BFG. The 255 are only 1/4" taller so I don't think you could really tell the difference but they are over an inch thinner. I guess that is good for snow, but I would think the ATs are better since they have more rubber touching the ground and are somewhat siped. If you do a lot of mudding then I would go with the wider tire.

toboyca Enthusiast

toboyca

Posted
Posted

Hi guys:

 

I have 265/70/17 on mine... Keeping fairly within the same height... what would be my tire size choices out there? (size wise)

 

I wanna go a wider.... but not taller, cause I have to go underground for parking.

 

Thanks. :sigh:

  • 1 year later...
Truckman031 Senior Enthusiast

Truckman031

Posted
Posted

All Terrains. The Mud Terrains look awesome, but your truck is a daily driver if I remember right. The All Terrains will last forever, while looking cool. Plus they are great in the mud and clean good.

leestuder Enthusiast

leestuder

Posted
Posted
285/75/16 AT's right here!  Had them installed on my 03 a few months ago and love them!  The truck is a daily driver so the AT's fit my needs perfectly! :banghead:

 

 

 

 

 

did you have any clearance issues with the 285's? or did you make torsion adjustments?

 

thanks,

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing

  • Latest Articles

  • Posts

    • PhilB
      No 12v outlets in 2026 gmc Sierra

      By PhilB · Posted

      It is possible to add your own 12v outlet to your truck.  Check out this video:   I verified via GM Upfitters that pin 31 is the same on the 1500 trucks.  The wire is GM part number 84779405.   You can get the GM 12v outlet from Amazon  https://www.amazon.com/Genuine-Accessory-Receptacle-25774623-13549530/dp/B0F1H9YRGF EWAY 12 Volt Power Adapter for GM   https://www.amazon.com/EWAY-Chevrolet-Silverado-Cigarette-Ignition/dp/B0915RRW6Q/ref=sr_1_1?   I just haven't figured out a good place to put the 12v outlet in my truck.   Some people are getting USB-C to 12V adapters  https://www.amazon.com/WYMECT-Cigarette-Lighter-Socket-Adapter/dp/B0F87WNQKB/ref=sr_1_1_sspa? Not sure if they provide the correct amperage that a device like a tire inflator would need.  
    • Core-Lokt
      Wiring Help, Please

      By Core-Lokt · Posted

      Thanks; I looked there a few minutes, and I think I can find something. I really never looked there, as I thought it was stuff like PTO/aftermarket bodies/accessories like snow plows.
    • newdude
      2 speed transfer case optional now?

      By newdude · Posted

      This is a 1/2 ton thing ONLY.  All HDs 2020-2026 have the two speed transfer case, with Autotrac as an option.     1/2 tons 2019-2026, regular 4x4s come with a single speed case (no 4LO!), and trucks with Z71 ordered, or all Trail Boss trucks come with the 2 speed case.  2 speed case is also an option on WT, and is also standard on High Country.  
    • newdude
      Different requirements for oil filters?

      By newdude · Posted

      2013 5.3 still to this day calls for the PF48 filter.  Which as a 15psi bypass pressure.     There is a TSB, 17-NA-157 that talks about the PF-63 and PF-64 filters which have a higher bypass rating of 22psi.    TSB HERE - temp.xml   "Beginning in 2012, the oil pumps began to regulate main gallery feedback instead of pump out pressure. This means that the oil pump now does not begin to regulate until pressure is built up to the main gallery. This change reduces the amount of time it takes to provide oil to the engine bearing and lifters during extreme cold start conditions.  Main gallery feedback oil pump control systems are present on the following engine families which use Spin-on oil filters: Small Gas Engine (SGE), Large Gas Engine (LGE), High Feature (HFV6) Gen2 and Small Block Gen5 gasoline engines. These engines with the main gallery feedback oil pump control systems are factory built with an ACDelco® oil filters"   It also calls out what engines use those filters.  The gen 4 small blocks were not on that list (LMG, LC9, L9H, L92, L94, L20, L96).  Gen 5 small blocks use the higher pressure filter.          That all said...   Your 7045 Napa filter is the PF63 equivalent, with 22psi bypass.  You are already using the higher bypass pressure filter.  You CAN keep using it, you don't technically have to use it though.  
    • Grumpy Bear
      Different requirements for oil filters?

      By Grumpy Bear · Posted

      Do you know WHY the filter relief setting was increased to 22 psig?    When the new system goes into the second stage the pump volume ramps up considerably. It was found that the 15 psi filter bypass setting put the filter in bypass on a warm engine when the second stage was activated. Raising the filter bypass setting forced the filter to do what it designed to do. Filter. Preventing debris from circulating during high load, high rpm operation.    So next question is how did GM find this out? VLOM/lifter failures and a deep dive by Melling Corp.    Last question. Is it required? Look at it like this; a motor may be equipped with a rev limiter. But it only works if the set point in reached. That 22 psig setting only matters if the pressure differential across the filter media exceeds 15 psig during normal warm operation. Second stage kicks in around 3000-3500 rpm.    I can't answer your question because I don't know you and how you use the truck. But I think there is enough information here to let you decide for yourself. 😉

  • GM-Trucks.com Clubs

  • Popular Contributors

×
×
  • Create New...