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PostSubject: tire questions   tire questions EmptyNovember 14th 2009, 1:07 pm

hey guys, would yall happen to kno if i can fit a 295 70 17 on my 06 z71 stock? i plan on using the factory wheels, and the truck easily would clear some 285's as it sits now. im just wondering if yall have any real world experience with these trucks. a leveling kit would not be out of the question,but thats about all id be willing to do. and i DO NOT want to trim my fenders lol
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PostSubject: Re: tire questions   tire questions EmptyNovember 14th 2009, 5:33 pm

As far as I know, the widest GM recommends on the stock wheels for your truck is 285. Can you fit 295s? Probably, but you'll likely run into body rub in certain situations.
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PostSubject: Re: tire questions   tire questions EmptyNovember 14th 2009, 6:09 pm

if you take it to a tire place they will mount them and all to see if they will clear..
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PostSubject: Re: tire questions   tire questions EmptyNovember 18th 2009, 10:17 am

merlin5577 wrote:
As far as I know, the widest GM recommends on the stock wheels for your truck is 285. Can you fit 295s? Probably, but you'll likely run into body rub in certain situations.

really? GM covers this issue? where did u find your info merlin?
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PostSubject: Re: tire questions   tire questions EmptyNovember 18th 2009, 12:08 pm

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merlin5577 wrote:
As far as I know, the widest GM recommends on the stock wheels for your truck is 285. Can you fit 295s? Probably, but you'll likely run into body rub in certain situations.

really? GM covers this issue? where did u find your info merlin?

My brain. Laughing 285s where an option on the 06' 1/2 ton Z71, 295s where not.
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PostSubject: Re: tire questions   tire questions EmptyNovember 20th 2009, 10:04 am

huh, i never knew GM offered oversized tires as an option. i guess 285's are the better choice. there are only like three tire options in the 295 size
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PostSubject: Re: tire questions   tire questions EmptyNovember 20th 2009, 12:00 pm

295 is more of a road course performance tire size. There are a ton more options in 285
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PostSubject: Re: tire questions   tire questions EmptyNovember 23rd 2009, 10:25 am

Yeah I currently for about another week or so am running 285s however if a leveling kit is in mind let me know first because I have 3 sets of 2" blocks for the rear of a truck I'd hook you up for sure then a few cranks on the torsion keys and da dang da dang poof 2" lift and level kit cheaper then any kit out there!!
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PostSubject: Re: tire questions   tire questions EmptyNovember 23rd 2009, 11:58 pm

haha thanks fasel i might take you up on that! but my torsion bars are alredy pretty high on this truck. its got to much room for the tire i have now, it almost looks goofy lol
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PostSubject: Re: tire questions   tire questions EmptyNovember 25th 2009, 3:19 pm

Well what size tires do you have now? and 285 measures out to almost 33" tall... Get some of them and they'll fill out nicely I've my torsion bars cranked and it gave me a 2" lift and I've got 285's and have about 5-7" from the tire to the fender... Don't look bad at all.
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PostSubject: Re: tire questions   tire questions EmptyNovember 25th 2009, 10:01 pm

FaselZ71 wrote:
Well what size tires do you have now? and 285 measures out to almost 33" tall... Get some of them and they'll fill out nicely I've my torsion bars cranked and it gave me a 2" lift and I've got 285's and have about 5-7" from the tire to the fender... Don't look bad at all.

Wouldnt you need to know the aspect ratio and rim size to determine the overal size?
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PostSubject: Re: tire questions   tire questions EmptyNovember 25th 2009, 10:38 pm

^^ dun dun dunnnn lol
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PostSubject: Re: tire questions   tire questions EmptyNovember 25th 2009, 11:38 pm

ive got 265/70/17 right now, and im lookin to put 285/70/17s on. i hate 17 inch rims but my aftermarket 16s wont clear the brakes Evil or Very Mad
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PostSubject: Re: tire questions   tire questions EmptyNovember 26th 2009, 2:38 am

Those should clear with no problem.
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PostSubject: Re: tire questions   tire questions EmptyNovember 26th 2009, 1:40 pm

well my original question was for 295s, but lack of tire choice has me goin back to 285s. besides, that means more money left over to possibly finally put my winch on there. maybe.
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PostSubject: Re: tire questions   tire questions EmptyNovember 26th 2009, 2:03 pm

harbor freight has 9000 pound winches for 400 bucks.. i picked one up yesterday to mount on the jimmy.. they had cheaper ones and one better but i figure thats all ill need.. it comes with a 2 year warrenty on everything even the cable.. should be a nice addition when i wheel by myslef..
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PostSubject: Re: tire questions   tire questions EmptyNovember 26th 2009, 2:12 pm

joe, is it 1 of those central electric 1's or whatever?
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PostSubject: Re: tire questions   tire questions EmptyNovember 26th 2009, 2:53 pm

ive already got a 9000 pound ramsey off my 98, jus cant swing the 600 bucks they want for a grill guard to mount it on
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PostSubject: Re: tire questions   tire questions EmptyNovember 26th 2009, 3:05 pm

merlin5577 wrote:
Those should clear with no problem.

the tires, or the 16 inch rims?
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PostSubject: Re: tire questions   tire questions EmptyNovember 26th 2009, 3:06 pm

The tires.
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PostSubject: Re: tire questions   tire questions EmptyNovember 26th 2009, 3:12 pm

ok, i didnt figure they would cause any issues
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PostSubject: Re: tire questions   tire questions EmptyNovember 26th 2009, 4:31 pm

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ive already got a 9000 pound ramsey off my 98, jus cant swing the 600 bucks they want for a grill guard to mount it on


booo.. buy some steel and a warn winch plate.. make your own bumper
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PostSubject: Re: tire questions   tire questions EmptyNovember 26th 2009, 9:53 pm

yeah i beleive it a central electric one.. all i know is it pulled my buddies dodge out with no problems and he has a fullsize.. my truck is just as heavy but wont ever see the mud he got stuck in
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PostSubject: Re: tire questions   tire questions EmptyNovember 26th 2009, 9:55 pm

congratulations, you bought a factory cosmetic defect warn and didn't even know it! lmao
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PostSubject: Re: tire questions   tire questions EmptyNovember 26th 2009, 9:57 pm

sweet... least it cosmetic and not internal..
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