265 tires on GM stock wheels
I went to COSTCO to buy new tires. I wanted them to install 265/75/16 on my 2005 Sierra. They said that they were only allowed to install 245's on the truck. I know that many of you (and myself) curre...
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I put 265's on twice to stock 6.5" rims, did not like how they handled vs 7.5" rims. 245's or 235-85s on the stock rims were ok. This was on an 88 and 96 K3500 trucks. Moved the aluminimum rims from the 88 to the 96, then traded on an o5 with 215-85-16 dual tires. Have not seen 225-75's on a dually GM in a number of years, probably the 1990's C/K models frankly.
I would not recommend 245's on stock rims. UNLESS, you want some sidewall roll noted in Chris's photo. That is usually ONLY done to rigs going off road, with lower psi etc. NOT with rigs that are carrying/hauling a load. In the load carrying instance, you want a wider rim, that allows the sidewall to be as straight up and down as possible. Off roading the narrower tire is use to protect the rim with low, ie under 30 usually 10-20 psi of air vs 60-80 when on the road.
marty
I would not recommend 245's on stock rims. UNLESS, you want some sidewall roll noted in Chris's photo. That is usually ONLY done to rigs going off road, with lower psi etc. NOT with rigs that are carrying/hauling a load. In the load carrying instance, you want a wider rim, that allows the sidewall to be as straight up and down as possible. Off roading the narrower tire is use to protect the rim with low, ie under 30 usually 10-20 psi of air vs 60-80 when on the road.
marty
