Tire question

[Touch]

What size/brand/style tires should i get?? '07 Silverado 2500HD CC LB 4x4 LT3

 

I will be putting a lot of miles on it, close to 1000 a week, so I won't be lifting it. Will 285's hurt my mpg too bad??

 

 

 

This is my first time buying any bigger tires for a vehicle, so I'd like to hear some opinions

 

I was thinking 285's because I have heard they fit with no problems.... is there any change/difference in the 07 suspension/clearance???

[Touch]

whoops, wrong forum... meant to put it in the 2007+

 

 

you can still answer... I'd appreciate it

[Haulin' 8.1]

285's will drop your MPG by about 1, I don't know if that's too bad for you. They will also lower your performance accelerating, cornering, and braking if it matters to you. They do look good though. I split the difference on mine and run 265's. The stockers are just too small for the fender openings.

 

Vernon

[Touch]

thanks man, I really appreciate your input.... the 1mpg i dont really care about, because it will vary on how i drive anyway.... and plus i like the aggressive look of the bigger tires

 

Thanks again

~Darrin

[Shaners]

I put 265 Revo's on my Dmax, and they took about 1-2 MPG's away (even after the conversion for the larger tires).

 

My old HD with the 6.0L I put Michelin LTX M/S 265's on it and it didn't seem to hurt it by more than .5 MPG's.

 

So I guess what I'm saying is that alot depends on the tire that you are going to put on your truck.

[dewfpo]

You didn't give us enough information to recommend a type or brand of tire other than you do a lot of driving. Is it mostly highway? any 4 wheeling? or off-road travels involved?, snowy climate?, wet climate? sunny or dry climate? or all of the above?.

 

If you tell us what type of roads and climate(s) you drive in we can help more accurately.

 

Is your truck 2wd or 4wd?

 

DEWFPO

[Touch]

You didn't give us enough information to recommend a type or brand of tire other than you do a lot of driving.  Is it mostly highway?  any 4 wheeling? or off-road travels involved?, snowy climate?, wet climate? sunny or dry climate? or all of the above?.

 

If you tell us what type of roads and climate(s) you drive in we can help more accurately.

 

Is your truck 2wd or 4wd?

 

DEWFPO

 

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My bad, I was in a bit of a hurry when I typed it up originally

 

 

My truck is a 4x4, It will be mostly Highway driving, some city. Basicly it will be "all of the above" I will be doing some off roading, but not much. We do get some snow here in maryland, and we get a good amount of rain.

 

So I guess I need a good all around tire. I had BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A's on my old Jimmy and they worked great. But if there is a all around better and "more aggressive" tire out there.... then I want to get them. Money isnt really a problem, I want to put the best on my truck that way i dont have any problems. If I'm gonna do it, I'm gonna do it right

 

 

Thanks for your help everyone

 

~DK

[Roofer]

265 Bridgstone dueller Revos. You won't be dissappointed. I have similar climate and IMO there isn't a better tire to handle all the different terrain and weather.

[dizzy]

you might want to look at the other thread on tires, my experience it drops MPG by 2MPG in addition to 500RPM drop at 70MPH (2800 to 2300RPM).

 

Loss of power (gained back with Hypertech or Superchip).

 

My suggestion: If I had to do it again, I'd go no larger than 265's.

 

Stock=30.0" diameter

245's=30.0"

265's=31.9"

285's=33.1"

 

Sizes vary by tire mfgs, above is stock and BFG Mud Terrians. The 33" tires seem to take you out of power band at fwy speeds, if you use cruise control it will cause it to drop down on rolling hill terrian and even overpasses.

 

I think the 265's at 32" diameter is just right.

[Haulin' 8.1]

I'll second the 265 Bridgestone Deuler REVO's. The absolute best tire I've ever had on a truck. One of the times when you get what you paid for.

 

Vernon

[Touch]

Thatks guys, I really appreciate your feedback and will take it all into great consideration.

 

I have heard great things about the Revo's and i think that's what I will go with.

 

 

How much of a gas mpg loss is it between stock/265/285

 

I like the aggressive look of the 285's but I will be putting 40,000 miles on the truck a year with the new job. So if it is too drastic then I'll go 265

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks

~Darrin

[Shaners]

285's may require some minor trimming to allow for clearance. You can gain some extra lift in the front by cranking the torsion bars a little tighter, but if you try to go too far the ride can really stiffen up.

 

I'm running the 265's on my HD with 1.5-2 turns on the torsion bars, and the truck sits nice and the extra height and width of the 265's over stock fill the wheel wells nicely.

 

I know alot of people are running 285's on stock aluminum rims with no problems, but technically 285's are too big of a tire for the narrow stock rim.

[Nitro276]

Darrin,

 

I'm throwin' the curve ball here. I'm the first to recommend the Goodyear Wrangler Silent Armor in the 265/75/16.

 

I just put them on my '06 Sierra 2500 Duramax CC SB SLE2 4x4 after careful consideration of competitor tires, and I think these are great. Goodyear designed them to dominate this market niche. I love 'em. Goodyear warranties them for 50,000 miles. BFG and Bridgestone don't.

 

My Sierra is my 9th truck, 6th pickup, and 5th 3/4-ton. I am not an expert, but I have some familiarity here.

 

Laszlo

[Touch]

thanks for the input everyone... I have some thinking and researching to do

 

Keep the info comin

[Ch2500HD]

I've got an '03 EC 6.0. I have a set of Bridgestone Revos in the 285/75/16 size. My dealer mounted them, adjusted the t-bars, and recalibrated the computer so that the speedo would read correctly. On a recent mostly interstate trip, running 75-80 mph I averaged 12mpg.

 

As far as the Revos go, they have positives and negatives. On the positive they look aggressive, are very quiet, and provide good grip in a variety of conditions. On the negative I have never been able to get them to balance properly, and if you travel gravel roads beware because the voids between the lugs are just right for retaining the gravel. Everytime I leave the house I sling gravel for a mile before they clear = lots of chips in the paint.

 

You will notice a loss of power when you move up in size. I notice it mainly in the mid-range of the throttle. The power is there on takeoff and full throttle, but not if you're only half into it.

 

I faced the same decision you do and for me it came to price/practicality vs. looks. The 265 is better priced (usually), more practical (better mpg, no fitment issue, fits rim width). The 285 costs more, is mostly all about the stance of the truck and filling out the wheel well (unless you are doing hardcore 4x4ing), and on some trucks will require adjusting t-bars and some minor fenderwell trimming for scrub free operation.

 

I know its a long post, but I hope it helps. In the end I chose the hassle of the 285's because I like the stance.