tire questions

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

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.

if you take it to a tire place they will mount them and all to see if they will clear..

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?

bigcountry78 wrote:

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. 285s where an option on the 06' 1/2 ton Z71, 295s where not.

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

295 is more of a road course performance tire size. There are a ton more options in 285

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!!

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

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.

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?

^^ dun dun dunnnn lol

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

Those should clear with no problem.

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.

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..

joe, is it 1 of those central electric 1's or whatever?

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

merlin5577 wrote:

Those should clear with no problem.

the tires, or the 16 inch rims?

The tires.

ok, i didnt figure they would cause any issues

bigcountry78 wrote:

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

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

congratulations, you bought a factory cosmetic defect warn and didn't even know it! lmao

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