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jstaffon
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Dec 10, 2016

LT265 vs LT275

What would the pros and cons be to changing my tire size on my 2013 GMC 2500HD diesel from an LT265/70R18 to an LT275/70R18? I'm looking at doing this due to cost only. I can get a very good price on the LT275 Goodyear tire. I know it will change my speedometer reading vs actual speed. I'm wondering about any hidden issues I haven't thought of. Thanks in advance!

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  • My stock size is 275/70R18 and one thing I like about them is they seem to give me a lot of options because it's a popular size. I'm still running the stock junk but plan to stick with this size when they finally wear down enough. I ran oversize tires on my last rig for years and you get used to the speedo being off pretty quick. Just use a GPS or app on your phone to compare reality vs indicated speed and it'll be an automatic calculation in short order.

    One thing to consider is your spare. One if you can fit a larger size replacement, or two if you don't I'd be careful about going too far with the spare on the rear if you have limited slip.