How big can I go?

CarolinaChevy · 07-03-2008, 07:42 AM

I looking into getting new tires not sure what kind to get?
I own a 1500 Silverado 4x4 and i'm also going to tightin the torsion keys an 1" or so that plays a factor in what I can fit in the wheel wells.
Another factor is I drive twice a year back in forth from south carolina to New york for college.
Any suggestions?
Size?
Type?
I thinking BF Good. All-terrains, but I want something that looks a little bit tougher plus I need something for the snow !

03chevy · 07-03-2008, 07:47 AM

bfg's all terrains will give good wear and i would have to say P285/75/16 will be good for you i think they are 33's

CarolinaChevy · 07-03-2008, 07:53 AM

Any other suggestion's?
I had bfg's All terrains before and I loved them, but just trying to see whats out there!

03chevy · 07-03-2008, 08:39 AM

nittos, mickey t's, super swampers,

mudseeker · 07-03-2008, 09:42 AM

what year is your truck? i have mastercraft courser M/T's. they are 285's and don't rub at the trucks stock height, just had to remove a small chunk of trim from behind the bumper to keep the tires deep lugs from ripping it off when turning.

http://www.truckforum.org/forums/gmc...html#post56438

CarolinaChevy · 07-03-2008, 10:03 AM

It's an 03 Silverado Ext. Cab 4x4

CarolinaChevy · 07-03-2008, 11:00 AM

Whats the biggest I can with out rubbing, does anything know?
Factor in that i'm going to tightin the torsion keys!

bradrhale · 07-03-2008, 11:22 AM

those are nice rims mud. i have the nittos on mine. they seem to wear good and make very little road noise considering the size lugs on the tire. might i suggest against playing around with the torsion keys?? this is an ongoing subject on this forum.

mudseeker · 07-03-2008, 11:30 AM

they're a little to bling for me but at least i got the black and machined metal look i wanted.

as for the tire size, i still think 285's are the biggest you can go with out a 2" lift at the minimum.

CarolinaChevy · 07-07-2008, 08:52 AM

Bradrhale what do you suggest I should use (instead of tighting the torsion keys) if the budge is tight with just really wanting to get the tires or a really nice set!?

07-03-2008, 07:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
CarolinaChevy Full Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 10	How big can I go? I looking into getting new tires not sure what kind to get? I own a 1500 Silverado 4x4 and i'm also going to tightin the torsion keys an 1" or so that plays a factor in what I can fit in the wheel wells. Another factor is I drive twice a year back in forth from south carolina to New york for college. Any suggestions? Size? Type? I thinking BF Good. All-terrains, but I want something that looks a little bit tougher plus I need something for the snow !

07-03-2008, 07:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
03chevy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: jax,fl Posts: 815	bfg's all terrains will give good wear and i would have to say P285/75/16 will be good for you i think they are 33's __________________ A dirty mind is a terrible thing to waste!

07-03-2008, 08:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
03chevy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: jax,fl Posts: 815	nittos, mickey t's, super swampers, __________________ A dirty mind is a terrible thing to waste!

07-03-2008, 09:42 AM	#5 (permalink)
mudseeker Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 3,254	what year is your truck? i have mastercraft courser M/T's. they are 285's and don't rub at the trucks stock height, just had to remove a small chunk of trim from behind the bumper to keep the tires deep lugs from ripping it off when turning. http://www.truckforum.org/forums/gmc...html#post56438 __________________

07-03-2008, 11:30 AM	#9 (permalink)
mudseeker Moderator Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 3,254	they're a little to bling for me but at least i got the black and machined metal look i wanted. as for the tire size, i still think 285's are the biggest you can go with out a 2" lift at the minimum. __________________

07-03-2008, 07:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
CarolinaChevy Full Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 10	Any other suggestion's? I had bfg's All terrains before and I loved them, but just trying to see whats out there!

07-03-2008, 10:03 AM	#6 (permalink)
CarolinaChevy Full Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 10	It's an 03 Silverado Ext. Cab 4x4

07-03-2008, 11:00 AM	#7 (permalink)
CarolinaChevy Full Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 10	Whats the biggest I can with out rubbing, does anything know? Factor in that i'm going to tightin the torsion keys!

07-03-2008, 11:22 AM	#8 (permalink)
bradrhale Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 1,825	those are nice rims mud. i have the nittos on mine. they seem to wear good and make very little road noise considering the size lugs on the tire. might i suggest against playing around with the torsion keys?? this is an ongoing subject on this forum.

07-07-2008, 08:52 AM	#10 (permalink)
CarolinaChevy Full Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 10	Bradrhale what do you suggest I should use (instead of tighting the torsion keys) if the budge is tight with just really wanting to get the tires or a really nice set!?

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