Tire Question

By chuck16
February 18, 2009 in 1999-2013 Silverado 1500 & Sierra 1500

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chuck16

Posted February 18, 2009

Hey All,

I have a 99 - 1500 2WD and it's "not bad" in the snow but, not great. I have a great set of regular season tires but, I was thinking about getting a set of Winter treads. A local guy has a good deal on some winters for next season but, they are different size. Aside from looking a bit goofy should I be concerned about anything else?

I currently have old LT245/75/16's on it now that are done and my regular season rims/tires, (in sig pic) are 265/75/17's.

The Winters this guys has are 225/70R16. My concern is are these too small a tire for my truck?

All opinions welcome.

Thanks guys

Evan

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