Guys with stock 17's, I need some input

[Chad H]

Hey guys,

I have been debating on getting some new tires for this truck. I was looking at Bridgestone dueler a/t revo's. But, they only make that tire in a 265/70/17. I would love to go up to a 285/70/17 but I don't know about the gearing of the truck. My truck has the 3:42's in it. Will they take an increase to a 285/70. I know it isn't much but I need some advice from all the 17" wheel owners.

[michaelrayce]

i have bfg 285/70/17 on my z71 with 3.73 , and have noticed really no difference at all , the ride is better and the look is very good . i actully think the gas mileage is alittle better but i could be wrong , it sure hasnt hurt . my truck looks just like yours but mine is a ext . cab . same color , trim , flares , and everything , i had to do a double take . nice ride , you cant beat a white gm z71 with body color fares and the 17s , they just look right .

[Chad H]

I wonder if it will be bad with my 3:42's?

[dannyukonxl]

you might feel it, 3.42's are kind of tall, i drove my friend's avalanche with 3.42's (i think) tho and didn't really feel a big difference, that was with 22's and 305,45,22's which is the same diameter i think, not even that big of a difference with braking, once you get over 35 inches is when you'll start feeling a huge difference

[topo4u2]

This subject has likely been brought up before but if you go to a "285" what does it take to adjust the speedo and price?

 

Thanks

[bigdogxx]

This subject has likely been brought up before but if you go to a "285" what does it take to adjust the speedo and price?

 

Thanks

 

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I know i tried to search out bfg tires last week, and the search function on this site is not the best!

[bigdogxx]

Hopefully tommorow im getting the tires in chad, they still have not shipped to the tire place yet.So by the weekend im hoping to have some pics up of the 265 size.

[Chad H]

Hopefully tommorow im getting the tires in chad, they still have not shipped to the tire place yet.So by the weekend im hoping to have some pics up of the 265 size.

 

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Hey bigdogxx,

Thanks alot man! It would be great to see some pics. Are you getting your torsion bars cranked or not?