Biggest Tire Size

emitchell233 · #1 02-07-2005, 12:03 PM

What's the biggest tire size anyone has gone to on the stock 16" rims on a 2002 TB LS? The guys at Discount Tire said I "should" be able to go to 265/75r16, which is a 31"+ tire. So I'm geeked. Anyone know if this will work... or even better, if I can go bigger without rubbing? Thanks!

Mr. Northface · #2 02-09-2005, 07:50 PM

Doesn't it really stink when you don't get any responses to your questions?!

I don't know the anwer for you, but I was told that a 265/50/20 was the biggest that I could go without rubbing, even though I wanted to stick with a 55 series.

Best bet is to call up Tire Rack & see what they say. You'll get faster results than on here

emitchell233 · #3 02-09-2005, 08:26 PM

Thanks for the reply. Discount tire is just going to put one on and see if it rubs. I'll post my findings when I decide to do it.

JoseEspino · #4 02-17-2005, 11:46 PM

Hey Northface. Are you rolling on 20" rims? If so how's the ride with a 265/50/20? I'm planning a +3 sizing my 17" OEM rims to 20x8.5 but they recommend a 275/45/20 for a close overall diameter of the stock setup. I'm looking at a 275/50/20 or 275/55/20 without rubbing the tires with my stock height suspension although I'm planning to install an Eibach Pro-Truck Kit #3826.540 (1.5" Front-2.3" Rear) for handling & performance. I have no idea yet if the lowered stance will only fit the 45 series against the 50 series under the fender.

emitchell233 · #5 02-18-2005, 12:41 AM

Is that kit you're talking about a lift??? I heard they don't make a lift for the TB yet. Any info??

lkurek · #6 02-18-2005, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by emitchell233

Is that kit you're talking about a lift??? I heard they don't make a lift for the TB yet. Any info??

He said:

"I have no idea yet if the lowered stance will only fit the 45 series against the 50 series under the fender."

As always noted...no lifts for our trucks yet, just lowering kits

JoseEspino · #7 02-18-2005, 10:57 PM

The Eibach Pro-Truck Kit is for Lowering.

baldtire · #8 02-28-2005, 01:15 PM

The guys at Discount Tire said I "should" be able to go to 265/75r16, which is a 31"+ tire.

What effect will this have on the accuracy of the odometer? I was wondering about different tire specs myself. I was thinking of going to a 255/70/16 from the stock 245/70/16. Not a huge difference but still a bigger tire. Any thoughts on compatibility?
Thanks.

emitchell233 · #9 02-28-2005, 02:23 PM

They make 1" and 3/4" spacers for our truck now, so go with one of those to help with clearance. That's what i'm going to do.

Mr. Northface · #10 03-02-2005, 01:22 AM

JoseEspino: Sorry for the delay....didn't know you were trying to ask me something.........

No, still rollin the stockers. I like the ride of the stockers, but would prefer to go with at least a 265-275/50 series in the 20's. I have seen a bunch of TB's with 40 series on there & it just doesn't look right to me. I would prefer as much sidewall as possible in the 20's to help the ride out some. Plus the lousy roads around Chicago will eat up your tires & rims if you aren't careful with low-low tires.
Got a mega dollar house coming (thanks wifey

) so my buying days are through for quite some time. She knows that I want to get a set, but it's just isn't going to happen any time soon.

LTZ2FLIP4 · #11 03-20-2005, 10:44 PM

JoseEspino, how much did the Eibach kit run and does it come with new shocks?

Thanx

JoseEspino · #12 03-21-2005, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LTZ2FLIP4

JoseEspino, how much did the Eibach kit run and does it come with new shocks?

Thanx

$261.53 from driverfx.com & the Eibach Pro-Truck Lowering Kit includes front springs (1.5") with rear shackle/hanger (1.5-2.0") but my kit is still in transit so I haven't seen it yet.

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