Wheel Size
KPVSR
07-29-2005, 04:03 PM
Looking for the stock wheel width on a '98 c1500 Silverado. Factory tires were 235/75/15.
Also, if the stock wheels will allow; how wide of a tire can I put on with out running into rubbing problems.
Also, if the stock wheels will allow; how wide of a tire can I put on with out running into rubbing problems.
sub006
07-29-2005, 09:32 PM
Chevy offers lots of different-spec equipment on its trucks, depending on the combination of options a vehicle was ordered with.
My '90 Suburban has the HD towing package. If I answer all the parts counterman's questions, I will get the wrong rear brake shoes every time! I have learned to take the old shoes in for a visual match. By the way my truck came with 15 x 8 steel Rally wheels.
Most likely your truck came with 15 x 7 wheels. Your tire dealer has books listing minimum and maximum recommended rim widths for a particular size tire. Most important consideration is interference with chassis, suspension and body parts; the offset of your wheels has a lot to do with this.
Further, it is a good idea to keep your tire diameter the same so your odo and speedo remain accurate (electronic speedos are expensive to re-calibrate!). If you want to maintain your stock 29 inch tire height and want to go a little wider on your stock wheels, you can't go wrong with 255/70 x 15s. I have had excellent service from regular BF Goodrich Radial T/A passenger tires, 60-70,000 miles per set for about $75 per tire.
My '90 Suburban has the HD towing package. If I answer all the parts counterman's questions, I will get the wrong rear brake shoes every time! I have learned to take the old shoes in for a visual match. By the way my truck came with 15 x 8 steel Rally wheels.
Most likely your truck came with 15 x 7 wheels. Your tire dealer has books listing minimum and maximum recommended rim widths for a particular size tire. Most important consideration is interference with chassis, suspension and body parts; the offset of your wheels has a lot to do with this.
Further, it is a good idea to keep your tire diameter the same so your odo and speedo remain accurate (electronic speedos are expensive to re-calibrate!). If you want to maintain your stock 29 inch tire height and want to go a little wider on your stock wheels, you can't go wrong with 255/70 x 15s. I have had excellent service from regular BF Goodrich Radial T/A passenger tires, 60-70,000 miles per set for about $75 per tire.
lonelywolf8588
07-30-2005, 01:29 AM
mine on my 88 were 15x7 and they were the star patterned aluminum wheels.
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