Should I go back to OEM size tires?
Hi, this is my first time on this forum, so I appreciate any help! I am wondering if I should put OEM size tires back on my truck? It is a 2007 Suburban 2500, with the 6.0l and 3.73 gearing. It cur...
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The 265 & 245 are thread width in millimeters
The 75 is the 'aspect ratio' ---- height of tire's cross-section to its width.
The 75 means that the height is equal to 75% of the tire's width.
The 16 is wheel diameter...16" rims
A 245/75/16 does look smaller then a 265/75/16 cause of difference in width and sidewall (aspect ratio)
Weight carrying capacity could be very different depending on the tires Load Index so check side wall for MAX Load/MAX PSI
265's will be slightly taller, a little bit wider, have a bit more sidewall and will turn LESS revolutions per mile VS the 245's
If you aren't rubbing side of tires when turning, whacking top of tire when going over rough roads/bridge transitions/speed bumps & haven't gotten a speeding ticket (245@65mph = 265@67.5mph)replace with another set of 265's LOL
The 75 is the 'aspect ratio' ---- height of tire's cross-section to its width.
The 75 means that the height is equal to 75% of the tire's width.
The 16 is wheel diameter...16" rims
A 245/75/16 does look smaller then a 265/75/16 cause of difference in width and sidewall (aspect ratio)
Weight carrying capacity could be very different depending on the tires Load Index so check side wall for MAX Load/MAX PSI
265's will be slightly taller, a little bit wider, have a bit more sidewall and will turn LESS revolutions per mile VS the 245's
If you aren't rubbing side of tires when turning, whacking top of tire when going over rough roads/bridge transitions/speed bumps & haven't gotten a speeding ticket (245@65mph = 265@67.5mph)replace with another set of 265's LOL
