Tire size questions
Question:
I have 265/70/16’s on mine…I was told I could go to 285’s but it was too expensive.
You can get away with 35’s, but not on stock rims. The IFS components are too close for that. With 35’s you’ll need a “reverse” rim that brings the tire out. They wind up sticking out of the fender well about 3 inches. Without some decent flares it can pummel the sides of your fenders/doors. Keep in mind that most states have “open wheel” laws. Most of the time these laws are not enforced until a trooper pulls you over and he’s having a bad day. In my state it will cost you $25/wheel plus court costs, plus proof of correction (verified by any law enforcement officer).
I had 32’s on an ‘84 Suburban that was stock. but now you have the IFS that may not go past 31’s or 30’s depending on the back spacing of rims. If you are buying new tires many tire shops would be willing to test fit a couple different sizes to check clearance… the bigger the tire the more money they make. Kenny I have a 1990 GMC Sierra-SL 1500 4×4 (K-1500) pickup truck. Does anyone know what is the LARGEST size tire that I can put on it without rubbing the fenders? The truck is stock, no lift. Thanks, Tony Kimmell Normal, IL “Injection is nice, but I’d rather be BLOWN” 86 Chevy C-10 68 Chevy C-20 79 Ford F-250 Before you buy.
Response:
You can get away with 35’s, but not on stock rims. The IFS components are too close for that. With 35’s you’ll need a “reverse” rim that brings the tire out. They wind up sticking out of the fender well about 3 inches. Without some decent flares it can pummel the sides of your fenders/doors. Keep in mind that most states have “open wheel” laws. Most of the time these laws are not enforced until a trooper pulls you over and he’s having a bad day. In my state it will cost you $25/wheel plus court costs, plus proof of correction (verified by any law enforcement officer). I had 32’s on an ‘84 Suburban that was stock. but now you have the IFS that may not go past 31’s or 30’s depending on the back spacing of rims. If you are buying new tires many tire shops would be willing to test fit a couple different sizes to check clearance… the bigger the tire the more money they make. Kenny I have a 1990 GMC Sierra-SL 1500 4×4 (K-1500) pickup truck. Does anyone know what is the LARGEST size tire that I can put on it without rubbing the fenders? The truck is stock, no lift. Thanks, Tony Kimmell Normal, IL “Injection is nice, but I’d rather be BLOWN” 86 Chevy C-10 68 Chevy C-20 79 Ford F-250 Before you buy.
Response:
I had 32’s on an ‘84 Suburban that was stock. but now you have the IFS that may not go past 31’s or 30’s depending on the back spacing of rims. If you are buying new tires many tire shops would be willing to test fit a couple different sizes to check clearance… the bigger the tire the more money they make. Kenny I have a 1990 GMC Sierra-SL 1500 4×4 (K-1500) pickup truck. Does anyone know what is the LARGEST size tire that I can put on it without rubbing the fenders? The truck is stock, no lift. Thanks, Tony Kimmell Normal, IL “Injection is nice, but I’d rather be BLOWN” 86 Chevy C-10 68 Chevy C-20 79 Ford F-250.
Before you buy.
Response:
I have a 1990 GMC Sierra-SL 1500 4×4 (K-1500) pickup truck. Does anyone know what is the LARGEST size tire that I can put on it without rubbing the fenders? The truck is stock, no lift. Thanks, Tony Kimmell Normal, IL “Injection is nice, but I’d rather be BLOWN” 86 Chevy C-10 68 Chevy C-20 79 Ford F-250.
