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rstape Enthusiast

rstape

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Just mounted a set of Bridgestone Dueller Revo's in 285/75R16 on my 2004 2500 Suburban. Much to my pleaurable surprise, the tires fit in the fenderwell with no rubbing at all. Tested through full turning radius while bouncing the bumper and no rubbing. Nearly an inch of clearance at the closest point.

 

I do understand that the manufacture warns against 11inch wide tires on 6.5inch wide rims but did it anyway. I have the torsion bars cranked up about 7 turns and also had the front end aligned after the new tires were installed.

 

So far I am totally pleased, the tires fill the fenderwell nicely and they look great.

 

Any bad experiences with the oversized tires on the stock 8 lug aluminum rim? Just trying to validate my decision.

3500in nc Enthusiast

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so far i havent had any problems with the stockers and 285s

 

the tires seem to like the wheels as they usally ride better with around 45-55 psi

 

plus above the fact that they work on the truck they look kool 2

rstape Enthusiast

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Thanks for feedback. I am running 50lbs right now and it feels ok. Curious how high to go when towing my enclosed bike hauler.

3500in nc Enthusiast

3500in nc

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Thanks  for feedback.  I am running 50lbs right now and it feels ok.  Curious how high to go when towing my enclosed bike hauler.

 

 

 

 

that will be a trial and error kinda thing i tow with my rears set at 60 - 55 but i would just hook it up and try and see how it feels with more or less

 

other than that just watch for cuping and arching as you want a flat tread to prolong tire life :confused:

Zoltar Enthusiast

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I put the same size on mine too, just watch out for cupping like 3500in nc said I had to replace my first set early because of it.

2500HD4X Enthusiast

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I have had 285/75's on mine for 5 years. Put them on my truck the day I took it home from the dealer (swap off my old truck). I am on my 2nd set of tires in 68K. BFG's last forever! Never had an issue. I keep them rotated to prevent cupping and at about 50psi. I pump the back tires up to 60 when I tow heavy. They work great and look way better than the donuts they come with. My next tires will be Revos... :cheers:

 

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Zembonez Senior Enthusiast

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285s on stock wheels are everywhere around these parts... BFG AT KOs regularly go over 65K. My last set wore badly because of too much air pressure even though they were on an A/M 8" rim. A drop to 40PSI will help keep them from wearing out in the centers... plus the ride is much nicer. New set looks like new at 24K.

 

60PSI towing heavy stuff seems to work best for me.

 

As long as you rotate them regularly you will get great wear. Rock On!

BRZ71 Enthusiast

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I second the rotating thing, and keep them balanced. All tires I have had over 265 needed rotating at or under 5000 miles to keep them wearing even. I made the mistake of getting a cheap set or 265s once and I could not keep them balanced. I just make sure the place I get them from has a lifetime balance and rotation. Most recommend 7500 miles for a rotation, but the guy at my tire place says he understands me comming in every 5 or so to get them done.

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jwalker Enthusiast

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For you guys that went up in tire size, what effect did this have on your fuel milege? In theroy, it should improve highway milage since a taller tire would reduce yout overall final rear gear ratio. But on the other hand, since there's more weight in the bigger tires, & more rolling resistance, your city milage should decrease, in theroy that is.

 

Whew. :seeya:

Machine Enthusiast

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I have 285's on my Z71 Sub w/ a 5.3. Two weeks ago I got 16.9 mpg at 70mph going from Dallas to San Antonio. Coming back, 16.2 due to traffic delays on I-35. So, mpg may have decreased some but not enough to complain.

vampire Enthusiast

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not to hijack the thread but what's the maximum width i can go with a 7.5" wheel (stockies on 2wd 1500 sierra)

my 245/70 tires seems to be not enough

larry arizona Enthusiast

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For you guys that went up in tire size, what effect did this have on your fuel milege?  In theroy, it should improve highway milage since a taller tire would reduce yout overall final rear gear ratio.  But on the other hand, since there's more weight in the bigger tires, & more rolling resistance, your city milage should decrease, in theroy that is.

 

Whew.  :seeya:

 

 

 

 

 

If you are going to a bigger tire it may actually weigh less. Stock 3/4 tons come with a 245 E range tires are weigh far more than a 285 C or D range tire.

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