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Thinking of getting bigger tires on truck
Posted on 4/15/13 at 12:53 am
Posted on 4/15/13 at 12:53 am
Bought a new 2013 GMC Sierra SLT 3 months ago but want bigger/high terrain tires. Where should I go?
How much should I pay?
Are there places that will buy my current tires? Still in great shape
How will bigger tires affect my MPG?
I don't want to lift the truck bc I hear it voids the warranty.
How much should I pay?
Are there places that will buy my current tires? Still in great shape
How will bigger tires affect my MPG?
I don't want to lift the truck bc I hear it voids the warranty.
This post was edited on 4/15/13 at 12:54 am
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Posted on 4/15/13 at 12:55 am to LSULyle00690
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How will bigger tires affect my MPG?
MPG will be not as good
Posted on 4/15/13 at 1:02 am to Nodust
I put 305/70/16's on my '03 Z71 almost 30k miles ago. Was told over and over again they wouldn't fit but they did and they do not rub at all.
I lost 2-3 mpg easily. Whatever you buy will be louder on highway too. Just how it is.
I do highly recommend General Grabbers though. I've had BFG's and these were cheaper and better, especially in mud. They siphon and clean out better than the BFG's. they won't last as long but they're cheaper and I'll buy them again.
Look to craigslist to sell your used tires. You may have to deal with your typical idiots but they'll sell.
I lost 2-3 mpg easily. Whatever you buy will be louder on highway too. Just how it is.
I do highly recommend General Grabbers though. I've had BFG's and these were cheaper and better, especially in mud. They siphon and clean out better than the BFG's. they won't last as long but they're cheaper and I'll buy them again.
Look to craigslist to sell your used tires. You may have to deal with your typical idiots but they'll sell.
This post was edited on 4/15/13 at 1:07 am
Posted on 4/15/13 at 1:04 am to Nodust
My neighbor just put 275/60/r20's (33 inch tire) on his Sierra and they don't rub and look great too. Fills out the wheel well better. Gas mileage shouldn't be too much different as long as you don't lift. I have a set of Cooper Zeons that have 50k plus and have at least another 5 left in em. Great all terrains and quiet.
Posted on 4/15/13 at 5:39 am to LSULyle00690
Your MPGs are going to go down. How much depends on your rear end and what size tire you put.
Going from factory size tires to say a 33" tire with 3.42 gears is going to murder your fuel mileage.
Going from factory size tires to say a 33" tire with 3.42 gears is going to murder your fuel mileage.
Posted on 4/15/13 at 5:39 am to Cajun Slick
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My neighbor just put 275/60/r20's (33 inch tire) on his Sierra and they don't rub and look great too. Fills out the wheel well better
It might look better, but if and when he goes offroading, flexing, he will rub big time.
Check some of the offroad web sites. Most of them will tell you the pro's and con's of bigger tires for your truck.
Posted on 4/15/13 at 5:54 am to LSULyle00690
Leveling kit + 33"s = 
Posted on 4/15/13 at 6:03 am to LSULyle00690
Discounttiredirect.com lower prices, no tax, and free shipping. Got mine mounted at wal mart for $45 with lifetime rotation and balancing
Posted on 4/15/13 at 6:07 am to Run up middle
FWIW many places do not do free rotate balance on oversize (33"+) tires
Posted on 4/15/13 at 7:24 am to LSULyle00690
Not sure how aggressive of a grip you want but I put a 31.5 (285 or 295) tire on my truck. Fills wheel well nicely and looks good. Have hit some bad ruts and no rubbing vs the 305s I had that rubbed every time I turned into a parking lot that was slightly raised.
Posted on 4/15/13 at 8:04 am to DINGBAT
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Leveling kit + 35's =
Posted on 4/15/13 at 8:05 am to Soul Gleaux
Go straight to gas pump. Do not pass go. Throw away $200
Posted on 4/15/13 at 8:07 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
It's not that bad
Posted on 4/15/13 at 8:10 am to Soul Gleaux
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Leveling kit + 35's
Dont see this happening. My 33.5's rubbed.
Posted on 4/15/13 at 8:11 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
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FWIW many places do not do free rotate balance on oversize (33"+) tires
Also, Walmart will not mount a tire that is over size rated for a car/truck whick the door sticker states.
I just went thru this with them last month. They sold me tires, but stated the above.
Posted on 4/15/13 at 8:16 am to Langston
I put a 3" body lift and 33x12's, I really doubt I could run 35's without some serious rubbing. At least not a 12 wide, but I hate the way a 10" AT/MT tire looks, not enough meat.
Posted on 4/15/13 at 8:17 am to fishfighter
This must be a new policy cause I ordered a set 295/75/16 from discount tire direct last summer and brought them to Walmart in pville to have them put on.
Posted on 4/15/13 at 8:18 am to LSULyle00690
If you have an SLT 3 that means you probably have 20's, right? I highly recommend a 285/55/r20 BFG All Terrain. Just don't look at how much they cost. If you don't feel like shelling out $400/tire (wuss) then look at the Cooper Zeon LTZ in probably a 275/60r20 for about half the price. 20" wheels kill you on tire prices.
And yes, mileage will suffer. I put those BFG's on my Yukon and even though they're only 1" taller and 1" wider I lost about 2MPG - used to avg 15, now at 13.
For best prices call everyone in town - tire prices are all over the map. I finally ended up at Winner's Circle who agreed to beat the completely fabricated quote I gave them from Sears, about $200 less than everywhere else.
And yes, mileage will suffer. I put those BFG's on my Yukon and even though they're only 1" taller and 1" wider I lost about 2MPG - used to avg 15, now at 13.
For best prices call everyone in town - tire prices are all over the map. I finally ended up at Winner's Circle who agreed to beat the completely fabricated quote I gave them from Sears, about $200 less than everywhere else.
Posted on 4/15/13 at 8:21 am to lsu mike
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This must be a new policy
I think it is as of the first of the year. They sent a tire man out to my jeep to read the sticker. I was like WTF?
Went to a local service station for mounting. $50 for the 4.
Posted on 4/15/13 at 8:24 am to fishfighter
Depends which one you go to or who is working. We have one close by that won't mount anything except factory size. The one here in town will mount anything you bring within reason. Mine are bigger than factory spec
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