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I have steeltex a/t tires on the 2000 silverado, Z71 ext cab, 5.3l, w/ 4.10 rear end I bought last month. They are stock 245/75/16. I don't like the tires and have been thinking of getting the Revo's or the Michelin LTX M/S.

 

I have a 1988 K1500 that has the 265 Michelin LTX M/S, they have about 70k miles on them and have about 1/2 the tread left, I really like them and will probably be getting new ones to put on the 2000, but have read such good reviews about the Revo's I'm thinking of giving them a try. The only thing that gives me concern is the "rollling friction" I've read about that will make my mileage suffer.

 

I seldom tow anything, and do mostly highway driving. I will occasionally go to the beach, and do have to put up with snow occasionally (Delaware).

 

I'm not very tire literate, and am wondering if I should stay with the 245/75/16 or step up to the 265/75/16's? I like the looks of the larger tire. What would the difference be? I think with the larger tire, the gas mileage suffers, but with the smaller there's better handling? Somebody clue me in....

Elwood 2000 Senior Enthusiast

Elwood 2000

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In all honesty, your "seat of the pants" won't see much difference at all. Yes, you will get a tad less fuel economy, but you won't go from 15 to 5. In my opinion, the look is worth the very small price to pay (loss in economy, break wear, final differential being taller, etc.)

 

I say go for it!

99silveradoz71 Senior Enthusiast

99silveradoz71

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Go with the 265's. That was the stock size for me. I've got them in LT Revo's load range C and not a complaint at all. I'm just shy of 82k now and put them on at 36k. Plenty of life left.

93Stocker Enthusiast

93Stocker

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Do a Search here on GM-TC for Revos to see what others on the forum have to say about them. There have been lots of posts, mostly very favorable. Shorter sidewalls result in quicker steering response for performance tires. But, with rollover concerns from a high center of gravity you don't want to subject a pickup to hard cornering anyway. For the differences in the two sizes as far as axle ratio, RPM, and speedometer reading use this link from Tirerack.com

 

Light Truck Fitment Formulas

 

Scroll down to "What is the right size for my vehicle?" on this link, info on changing from an original equipment size and Tirerack's 800# for fitment advice.

 

Selecting The Right Tires

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