Without rubbing??

AlaskaGMC · October 31, 2005

Okay so I have this 2006 2500 HD 4x4 with the smallest tires on the planet. Well maybe not on the planet but you get the point here.

How large of a tire can I go on the factory wheel without getting into a rubbing when turning issue.

Also has anyone installed a 20" wheel and if so what size tire did you go with. Might look into that this summer and knowing what size would be great.

Thanks for your time.

Shaners · October 31, 2005

A 265/75/16 will clear without rubbing. A 285/75/16 will probably require some minor trimming... ( I think GMC's have a different front air dam than the Chevys')

However, the factory rim is narrow, and even a 265/75/16 is wider than what is recommended for it. (although this is the size I'm running)

Some tire dealers may be reluctent to mount a larger tire on the stock alloy. I had my Revo's mounted at Walmart, but I had to take the rims in "off the truck" because the door jam does not show a larger tire option for my truck...

lsufan · October 31, 2005

I have a 2005 HD and I was told that aftermarket 16x8 wheels would not fit and that I would have to go to 17 inch wheels, has anyone installed 16x8 aftermarket wheels on there 2005 HD? AKGMC where are you at I live in eagle river.

AlaskaGMC · October 31, 2005

I live in Anchorage but my business is in Eagle River. If you ever need any film done come check me out across from Carrs next to Alstate.

SS Crew · October 31, 2005

I've got 20" x 9.5" Weld Velociti 8's with 305-50's on my 2500LD. The HD sits a little higher so there shouldn't be any rubbing issues.

Good Luck!

Bart2500HD · October 31, 2005

I have 265's on my stock rims and I wouldn't recommend going bigger on that narrow rim. I think the 265's look super on that wheel. Much more "butch" looking.

AlaskaGMC · November 1, 2005

Hey there SS, I dont suppose you have any photos of your truck with those wheels and tires on it do you? That is the same size tire I was looking at and kind of leaning towards those wheels as well. Either those or Foose Spank 8's.

REKIII · November 1, 2005

I have an 02 2500HD My wheels are 16X8 Ibelive with 315's on them. The T-bars are cranked all the way.

Here is what it looks like:

As you can see the bumper is trimmed and there is still rubbing. The innter fender wells are torn up at the edges.

I need to get a 6.5 lift if I want to keep running these tires. The truck was set up like this when I bought it but I do like it.

Bob

SS Crew · November 1, 2005

Hey there SS, I dont suppose you have any photos of your truck with those wheels and tires on it do you? That is the same size tire I was looking at and kind of leaning towards those wheels as well. Either those or Foose Spank 8's.

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I don't have a place to host my pix so I can't post them here. If you PM me and give me your e-mail address, I'll send them to you.

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cwh · November 3, 2005

I had 305-70-16 on my 2001 2500 HD with the victoria performance lift keys and the tires still rubbed even with trimming the air dam and inner fenderwells. I hated the rubbing so I sold the tires and bought bfgoodrich rugged trail tires in 265-75-16. No more rubbing, great traction on snow and ice as well as towing my toy-hauler travel trailer. Just my 2 cents.

Chris

Anchorage, Alaska

lsufan · November 3, 2005

CWH did you install the keys yourself or did you have someone in town do it for you? I have been looking at getting it done, I saw that Johnsons tire does it for about 500 but not sure what all they install.

cwh · November 5, 2005

Piece of cake,

Tools required are a heavy duty two jaw gear puller an air impact wrench and an air chisel. I'd be happy to lend assistance. I hate Johnsons tire center. It is helpful to have a couple of extra hands under the truck. Just a side note. It does firm up the ride a bit. Very noticable with the stock 245 tires, but with larger tires it isn't that bad in my opinion.

cwh

AlaskaGMC · November 5, 2005

Thanks for everyones input. Gave me tons of good ideas.

Side note, I too cant stand Johnsons Tire!!!

moscow_silverado · November 7, 2005

Does anybody know why exactly they put 245's on from the factory? Is there a distinct advantage with that size tire? (load range or handling?) Or is it just a matter of trying to keep cost down. Also why is the sticker on the door not labeled for any size bigger??

Thanks a bunch!

Shaners · November 7, 2005

Does anybody know why exactly they put 245's on from the factory? Is there a distinct advantage with that size tire? (load range or handling?) Or is it just a matter of trying to keep cost down. Also why is the sticker on the door not labeled for any size bigger??

Thanks a bunch!

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I'm sure there is a cost issue along with other things. Most importantly, there isn't a single tire manufacturer that will recommend putting a larger tire on the standard 6.5" wheel.

Actually, a 265/75/16 load range "D" will have a very similar load capacity when compared to a 245/75/16 "E".