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davidh · 11-30-2005, 01:08 AM

]Okay, what tires will fit the trucks unlifted or mildly adjusted torrsion bar on 99-02 4x4? in 16", 17" or 18" I'm looking at buying a used truck with 100K on it and sprucing it up. Post some good pics if you have them too.

67ChevyRedneck · 11-30-2005, 05:15 PM

Are you asking about rim size or tire size? The stock rim size, I believe, is 16". 265/75/R16 are what are on my 00 Z71 and I believe they are stock. I wouldn't go much bigger on tire size on a stock truck. I looked at my truck and it doesn't appear to have a whole lot more room in the fenderwells without a lift. Sorry for the crappy pic, but it is the only one I have on my comp.

davidh · 11-30-2005, 05:41 PM

What I was referring to is if you have 16" wheels what can you put on? 17", 18". I'm not big on 20's for 4wd. in the 16's I thought 285/75/16's would fit? No offense by this but with those uniroyal tires you can tell much difference between it and a 2wd other than the z71 stickers.

67ChevyRedneck · 11-30-2005, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by davidh

What I was referring to is if you have 16" wheels what can you put on? 17", 18". I'm not big on 20's for 4wd. in the 16's I thought 285/75/16's would fit? No offense by this but with those uniroyal tires you can tell much difference between it and a 2wd other than the z71 stickers.

None taken, tires came with the truck when I bought it about 9 months ago. Tires are expensive, so I'm gonna keep em till they're bald then go with something beefier. They suck in the rain too. As far as rim size I've seen 20's on an 06 sierra... so I'm sure any rim will fit, just depends on the tire size you want

davidh · 12-01-2005, 10:49 AM

I like the indigo blue. I will probably try to find one that color. Probably 17" wheels with a BFG all terrain will be what I do.

Werewolf · 01-08-2006, 03:23 AM

17s come on the 2004 and up, I believe, stock. I know those will bolt on the older trucks, probably all the way back to 1988. I don't know the size. I *do* know that with stock wheels and the torsion bars cranked, you can fit 285's under the 4x4. The second you change the wheels, though, watch out. My truck has a few inches of offset added to it, and despite only having 285's, I need a bit more lift than the stock torsion bar keys can provide to turn the wheel stop-to-stop.

GM sells "factory" 20's to put on their trucks, now, and they've done so since 2004, I believe. I think they look pretty good, but kind of pull something away from the "Z71 Off Road" sticker. :P

11-30-2005, 01:08 AM	#1
davidh Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ponca city now kingfisher Oklahoma Posts: 1,221	Biggest tires on stock 4wd? ]Okay, what tires will fit the trucks unlifted or mildly adjusted torrsion bar on 99-02 4x4? in 16", 17" or 18" I'm looking at buying a used truck with 100K on it and sprucing it up. Post some good pics if you have them too.

11-30-2005, 05:15 PM	#2
67ChevyRedneck Hittin E-Z Street on Mud Tires Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 23,090	Re: Biggest tires on stock 4wd? Are you asking about rim size or tire size? The stock rim size, I believe, is 16". 265/75/R16 are what are on my 00 Z71 and I believe they are stock. I wouldn't go much bigger on tire size on a stock truck. I looked at my truck and it doesn't appear to have a whole lot more room in the fenderwells without a lift. Sorry for the crappy pic, but it is the only one I have on my comp. Attached Images __________________ Jesse James 1967 C10 SWB Stepside: 350/700R4/3.73 1965 Ford Mustang: 289/T5-5spd/3.25 Trac-Loc 1968 Pontiac Firebird: Project Fire Chicken! 2015 Silverado Double Cab 5.3L Z71 2001 Jeep Wrangler Sport 4.0L 5spd 2020 Chevrolet Equinox Premium 2.0L Turbo 2011 Mustang V6 ~ Wife's ride American Born, Country by the Grace of God 1967 CST Shop Truck Rebuild! My 1967 C-10 Build Thread My Vintage Air A/C Install Project "On a Dime" Trying my hand at Home Renovation! 1965 Mustang Modifications!

11-30-2005, 05:41 PM	#3
davidh Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ponca city now kingfisher Oklahoma Posts: 1,221	Re: Biggest tires on stock 4wd? What I was referring to is if you have 16" wheels what can you put on? 17", 18". I'm not big on 20's for 4wd. in the 16's I thought 285/75/16's would fit? No offense by this but with those uniroyal tires you can tell much difference between it and a 2wd other than the z71 stickers.

12-01-2005, 10:49 AM	#5
davidh Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Ponca city now kingfisher Oklahoma Posts: 1,221	Re: Biggest tires on stock 4wd? I like the indigo blue. I will probably try to find one that color. Probably 17" wheels with a BFG all terrain will be what I do.

01-08-2006, 03:23 AM	#6
Werewolf Woof? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 276	Re: Biggest tires on stock 4wd? 17s come on the 2004 and up, I believe, stock. I know those will bolt on the older trucks, probably all the way back to 1988. I don't know the size. I do know that with stock wheels and the torsion bars cranked, you can fit 285's under the 4x4. The second you change the wheels, though, watch out. My truck has a few inches of offset added to it, and despite only having 285's, I need a bit more lift than the stock torsion bar keys can provide to turn the wheel stop-to-stop. GM sells "factory" 20's to put on their trucks, now, and they've done so since 2004, I believe. I think they look pretty good, but kind of pull something away from the "Z71 Off Road" sticker. :P

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