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#49 of 69 Re: new 07 silverado 2500 [skippert] by tygrant Aug 27, 2008 (11:04 am)
Replying to: skippert (Aug 27, 2008 7:15 am) Thanks for the insight, you just save me a major hassle, that is just what I was going to get! Great site.     Thanks Ty Grant
#50 of 69 Tires 2008 silverado 4x4 by rescue354 Nov 25, 2008 (10:28 pm)
Okay soo I thought i posted i guess not, sorry if this has been asked before, I cant find it.   HAs any one upgraded tires on a stock 2008 silverado 4x4 crew cab short bed, I curently have P265 70 17 on my truck which suck for towing and snow I want to upgrade with out and adjustments using stock rims.......can I go to a LT285 70 17??? Replies to this message: obyone (Nov 26, 2008 2:03 pm) rescue354 (Nov 26, 2008 7:32 pm) obyone (Nov 27, 2008 4:14 am) matt1320 (Nov 28, 2008 8:09 am)
#51 of 69 Re: Tires 2008 silverado 4x4 [rescue354] by obyone Nov 26, 2008 (2:03 pm)
Replying to: rescue354 (Nov 25, 2008 10:28 pm) yep Replies to this message: rescue354 (Nov 26, 2008 7:32 pm) obyone (Nov 27, 2008 4:14 am)
#52 of 69 Re: Tires 2008 silverado 4x4 [obyone] by rescue354 Nov 26, 2008 (7:32 pm)
Replying to: obyone (Nov 26, 2008 2:03 pm) YEP as in I can go with the 285s with no lift/leveling with no rubbing Replies to this message: obyone (Nov 27, 2008 4:14 am)
#53 of 69 Re: Tires 2008 silverado 4x4 [rescue354] by obyone Nov 27, 2008 (4:14 am)
Replying to: rescue354 (Nov 26, 2008 7:32 pm) there are some that said you may need to trim a small part of the wheel well. Then others say that they have had no problems. I'm wondering if that's due to the tight specifications that GM builds these trucks to.
#54 of 69 Re: Tires 2008 silverado 4x4 [rescue354] by matt1320 Nov 28, 2008 (8:09 am)
Replying to: rescue354 (Nov 25, 2008 10:28 pm) Regardless of tire size, tread design (highway, all-terrain, mud-terrain), or manufacturer, a tire size that begins with "LT" (light truck) may result in a stiffer ride when compared to a tire size that begins with "P" (passenger). The LT tire has a stiffer sidewall than the P tire. The reduced compliance will transmit more more road imperfections into the vehicle. The LT should offer a higher load capacity depending which rating is chosen. I found this out AFTER buying new tires for my Jeep. The "normal" Jeep ride and noise worsened because of this difference. If winter tracion is an issue, some tires meet the Rubber Manufacturer's Association Severe Snow Condition rating and will have the mountain & snowflake symbol on the sidewall. BFG A/T ko, General Grabber AT2(studdable), ProComp All-Terrain, Goodyear Fortera TripleTred are all rated. Hope this helps.
#55 of 69 Tires 2008 silverado 4x4 [rescue354] by rescue354 Nov 29, 2008 (6:33 pm)
well the problem is I tow a 28 ft travel trailer and it feels like im driving a tanker truck full with no baffels in it swaying doesn't even start to describe it on the P metric tires. and the hts suck getting to my tree stand. in the grass and mud I can't even imagine what they will be like in the snow.. Replies to this message: matt1320 (Dec 01, 2008 10:12 am)
#56 of 69 Re: Tires 2008 silverado 4x4 [rescue354] by matt1320 Dec 01, 2008 (10:12 am)
Replying to: rescue354 (Nov 29, 2008 6:33 pm) Based on your last post. 1) Loss of traction while off pavement may be caused/cured by comparing tire tread design ( highway, all-terrain, mud-terrain ) and intended driving surface.  2) Trailering issues may be caused/cured by comparing: a) your trailer size/capacity and truck's towing capacity (upgrade to 3/4 or 1 ton) b) upgrading tire load range (but not exceeding truck's tow capacity) c) load in trailer compared to trailer's load capacity d) use of torsion stabilizer bars when towing
#57 of 69 by rescue354 Dec 02, 2008 (7:03 pm)
I do use sway bars the 1500 can tow my trailier weight its that the pmetric tire side walls are not sturdy enough I just want a bigger sturder tire and if the mich at 285 will fit without rubbing
#58 of 69 Sierra Z71 Tire Size???? by nitro07 Dec 16, 2008 (8:06 am)
Anybody know if there would be any problems going from a 70series down to a 65 series tire?

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