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leatherhead612
Explorer
Apr 19, 2014

Replaced tires on TV, now feels like driving on ice

Sorry for the long post. I have a 2003 Chevy Silverado 2500HD 4x4. I just replaced tires-went from Michelin 285/75/16 to BFG all terrain 265/75/16. Hooked up the TT and headed off to the coast. When ...
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BurbMan
Explorer II
Apr 21, 2014
Yeah....no. OEM rims are only 6 1/2" wide and not rated for anything bigger than a 245 size tire. You "can" get 265's on there but 285s too big. With the rim being too narrow, it doesn't allow the tire to sit right and track right. I went to 16x8 rims when I went to 265 tires and have no handling issues. The BFG having an offroad lug allows more squirm vs. the Michelin hiway tread pattern.

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