largest tires for 99 Yukon?!
stickxxxi
05-08-2004, 01:26 AM
Just got my new baby this evening....tires look like bike tires....I have the 245s.
Will the 265s make much of a difference? Anything bigger that will fit?
Will the 265s make much of a difference? Anything bigger that will fit?
Vroom2
05-10-2004, 12:47 PM
Congratulations! My neighbor has a '98 and he's running 265s on stock rims. To my eyes they look good. You may be able to go w/ 285's - I'd check with a pro...or simply go to www.tires.com (http://www.tires.com/) to see what they show. Good luck...
Take care,
Jerry
Take care,
Jerry
stizzout
06-03-2004, 10:34 AM
username Yukon99 left me a reply stating that they had 285/75/16 on their 99. I have a 2002 with 305/70/16. There is a very slight rub on the wheel well only. Nothing for me to worry about.
stickxxxi
06-04-2004, 04:26 PM
Thanks for the replies. I went with the 285/75/16. I love them!
vandenali
06-07-2004, 11:44 AM
hey guys,
I have a 99 Denali with 20" rims. not sure of the tire size, I do not know much about cars but am really starting to get in to hooking my truck up, so far i added the 20's, a billiet grill, the billet grill GMC emblem, flowmaster with duel exhaust.
Now as far as tire size what # lets you know the width of the tire, and what do you think i shoud go with.
Thanks.
Van
I have a 99 Denali with 20" rims. not sure of the tire size, I do not know much about cars but am really starting to get in to hooking my truck up, so far i added the 20's, a billiet grill, the billet grill GMC emblem, flowmaster with duel exhaust.
Now as far as tire size what # lets you know the width of the tire, and what do you think i shoud go with.
Thanks.
Van
Vroom2
06-07-2004, 06:01 PM
Using the example above - 285/75/16 - here you go:
285 = tread width, expressed in millimeters.
75 = aspect ratio. This can be confusing. It's the ratio, expressed as a percentage, of the sidewall height to the tread width. In this example, the sidewall height is 75% of 285, or 213.75mm.
16 = wheel diameter.
I'll take a wild guess that your size is something like 285/50/20. The size will be displayed on the sidewall. The reason I say that aspect ratio can be confusing is that a lot of people mistake it for width. For example, a common mistake is that a 50 series tire is wider than a 60 series tire. Not necessarily true, and you have to use the tread width to say for sure.
Lots of other boring stuff on tires - I won't put you to sleep any longer. I recommend checking out the tutorial at http://www.tires.com if you're interested.
Take care,
Jerry
285 = tread width, expressed in millimeters.
75 = aspect ratio. This can be confusing. It's the ratio, expressed as a percentage, of the sidewall height to the tread width. In this example, the sidewall height is 75% of 285, or 213.75mm.
16 = wheel diameter.
I'll take a wild guess that your size is something like 285/50/20. The size will be displayed on the sidewall. The reason I say that aspect ratio can be confusing is that a lot of people mistake it for width. For example, a common mistake is that a 50 series tire is wider than a 60 series tire. Not necessarily true, and you have to use the tread width to say for sure.
Lots of other boring stuff on tires - I won't put you to sleep any longer. I recommend checking out the tutorial at http://www.tires.com if you're interested.
Take care,
Jerry
vandenali
06-07-2004, 08:16 PM
Thanks,
I will check it out, one more thing the height between the tire (the ground to the rim) does this make for a better ride? lot of Pot holes here in NY.
I will check it out, one more thing the height between the tire (the ground to the rim) does this make for a better ride? lot of Pot holes here in NY.
Vroom2
06-08-2004, 10:26 AM
To protect against pot holes you want as much sidewall as possible, so you're absolutely correct - the more tire between the ground and the rim, the better. I'd recommend sticking with a 70-series or higher, but that's just a personal take. Depending on the width of the tire, a 60 series might offer plenty of sidewall...
Take care,
Jerry
Take care,
Jerry
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