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Hey guys, I have a 2000 silverado rcsb 4X4 with the stock 16X6.5 rims. The sticker on the side of the door says the stock size to run is 245/75 R16. I want to put a little wider tire, but not go taller. I have found out that 265/70 R16 are as close as I can get to stock height. The problem is I want to get some BFG all-terrain TA's in 265/70 R16, but BFG says it only recommends a rim width between 7 to 8.5 in that size tire. I have searched for other brands, and they all come up with 7 inch width rims as being the minimum size rim for 265's. Will 6.5 inch rims make the 265 width tires unsafe? I am sorry for the long read, but I wanted to be as specific as possible. Any info or expertise would be greatly appreciated.

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There are people here running 285/75/16's on the skinny stock rims and claim to have no wear or stabillity problems.

 

I'm running 265/75/16's on my truck and they seem fine... the only problem is that a reputable tire shop will not mount the larger tires on those rims for insurance reasons. I actually had to pull all four rims off my truck and take them to the tire shop to have the tires mounted... They claim as long as they don't pull the rims off the vehicle, then they are OK with it.

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The 265 should be fine. On my 2001 3/4ton Suburban I replaced the stock tire with some 265/75/16 on the factory aluminum rims and had no problems at all. They rode well, had no wear issues and were a overall good ride. I plan to go to 285/70/16 on my 2006 3/4 Silverado in a year or two. Good luck.

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The Firestone Steeltex LT265/75-16s I have on my truck are recommended for 7-8 inch wide rims, but they are on the stock 16x6.5-inch rims. I've got about 35K miles out of them now with no problems whatsoever. You should be fine.

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Thanks for all the info guys. I spoke with discount tire here in san antonio, tx. They told me there would be no problem with the size. He also said if I buy their replacement warranty, this issue would be covered by the policy. Thanks again for the quick replies.

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