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Tires... which size is best? - 3/21/2008 6:44:59 AM

Ertsride1

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Hello,

     I have a 02 Z71 Ext cab I would like to replace the highway tires that are on it with an agressive A/T. The stock size is 265/75/16 would a 285/75/16 be alright? I drive around town and on the highway. would it just be best to keep stock size? I ride atv's and I need to get in and out of some muddy spots and the highway treads are not cutting it. I haul a trailer and I don't want to lose any acceleration by going to a bigger size. Is it worth it to have a bigger tire? Any input would be appreciated.

                                                                         Thanks,
                                                                          Garrett

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RE: Tires... which size is best? - 3/21/2008 7:32:55 AM

TravisChamp05

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I'd say a 285/75 /16 would fit, but you would have to get a leveling kit to lift the front about 2 inches so you won't get tire rub in the turns. i had that size on my 96 Z in a Bridgestone Dueler AT REVO. Excellent tire. Good for on/off road, and wears nicely. Doesn't make too much noise and not too bad a price.

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RE: Tires... which size is best? - 3/21/2008 12:29:54 PM

Ertsride1

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sweet thanks for the advice I will take it into consideration

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RE: Tires... which size is best? - 3/22/2008 2:37:41 PM

speedy58

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the 285s should fit
if not stock should be ok maybe with a cpl. turns on the torshion bars.

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RE: Tires... which size is best? - 3/22/2008 9:00:05 PM

fireman526

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I had 285's with a 2" leveling kit, looked great! I had BFG A/T's. They where great as far as tread wear, they lasted forever, but they werent very good off road. Procomp makes an aggressive A/T tire with a tread life warranty, ive heard lots of great things about them. www.4wheelparts.com

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