Bigger tires on a 2011 Chevy 3500 srw?
My 2011 3500 SRW comes with 265/70/r18 tires stock. I am looking to possible change to a Terra Grapler 295/70/r18. The diameter change will be from 32.7 to 34.41 inches 1.71 inches larger. The tire...
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Might want to check some of the Chevy forums. Dieselplace is one source I'm familiar with. It's primarily about engines (obviously) but a lot of members have done other mods. Only real problem you might have is you can get tire rubbing on the front fender liner as you make hard turns with stock suspension and a larger diameter tire.
PS: rimsntires has a calculator that will show you how far off your speedometer will be. Using the tire sizes you posted:"When speedometer reads 60mph (96.6km/h) actual speed will be 63mph (101.4km/h): 5% faster." I'd check the speedo with gps and see if it actually warrants having the dealer adjust it. Mine actually read high with the stock tires (245/75R16) and now reads closer but just a little low with the 265/75R16
PS: rimsntires has a calculator that will show you how far off your speedometer will be. Using the tire sizes you posted:"When speedometer reads 60mph (96.6km/h) actual speed will be 63mph (101.4km/h): 5% faster." I'd check the speedo with gps and see if it actually warrants having the dealer adjust it. Mine actually read high with the stock tires (245/75R16) and now reads closer but just a little low with the 265/75R16
