285/75-16 on a chevy 2500 HD?
 

Im in need of new tires, i plan to get a set of BFG all terrians, they are going on a 2004 extended cab 2500 HD silverado 4x4. Ive narrowed it down to the 285/75-16 or 275/70-16.

I plan to do a good amount of towing this year,

im wondering if the 285/75's aer too big where i would start to feel a wobble in the wheel or work the truck too hard

thanks
Steve

They where great on my crew cab, I ran 285's, pulled my 36 Apache and many customers boat just fine.

I just put them on my truck last week, as well as some Weld Racing 16 x 8.5's. I like them alot and didn't notice any difference....except that the Michelin's ride much nicer!

Same here. I had the Michelins 285s and had no problems. They did rub a Little on the drivers side only but just the plastic and only on a hard turn. But the speedo was off about 3mph as per a GPS and a couple of troopers, when I said I had cruise set at 82 in a 75 and the had me at 85 and seemed to have a problem with that!! Go figure

I am running the 285 toyos on a 2005 hd. Stepped up from 265 bfg AT's and very happy. Was worried about feeling a spongy sidewall or taking gear out but noticed none of these symptoms and the ride is quieter. I noticed much more of change going from the 245 E rated stockers to the 265 D rated tires.

Got an 03 2500 CC DD with 94K with 285 LTX E's with no problems. Tires have 35K on them now and still look/ ride good. The stock tires sucked and I couldn't get more than 30K out of them. My neighbor put 305's on his 2500 and they looked like balloon tires but he liked them.

They'll fit, but they will rub if the truck is stock..
I had to trim the inner fender at the front on day 1.

Then I bought longer Bilstein shocks, turned the torsion bars up for 1.5" lift and had it alligned.
The tires no longer rub. The ride is better. The taller tires allow for a higher cruise speed (my truck is a 5 speed ally).
These tires are D rated. I hear you can now get the 285s in E rating... Do it.
The Ds are a bit squishy.
The Michelins are a better road tire (I have them on a dually...)

You'll really notice the power difference going from a 245 to 285s...
Gotta have that programmer, intake and exhaust...

I know most people put them on and do not have any issues, but when the tire manufacturer calls for rim width that is 1-1/2wider” (just guessing probably 8”-10”) than the fairly narrow 6.5” factory rim. I say not on my ride. I can not see how the tire would behave correctly with handling, wearing, or load rating. I did however put the 265’s on my truck which called for 7” rim. I feel a little more comfortable being off ½”, plus keep in mind the know issues of increased braking, and increased rolling resistance ( lower MPG)

Jim

Try out www.dieselplace.com

Lots of info and pics of 2500HD's there.

ALL of the GM SRW trucks handle DRAMATICALLY better with an 8" wide rim. You can pick up new Pacer clearcoated 3000 lbs. rated aluminum OutlawII (formerly made by ARE) for about $120 a piece.

I have towed the same 12K lbs. load with (back to back within two weekends):

Factory E-rated 245/16 tires on Factory GM steel 16x6.5" wheels.
Cooper D-rated 265/16 tires on ARE/Pacer OutlawII 16x8" wheels.
BFG Rugged Trail E-rated 265/17 tires on Helo Maxx8 17x8" wheels.

The factory setup SUCKED ASS.
The D-rated setup was not bad at all. (Tires were D-rated, but still over 3000 lbs. each.)
The last setup was best & favorite on my old truck. (2500 Avalanche) They towed VERY VERY well, and handled great.