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[Xtremegmc80]

hey i got a 03 silverado that needs new tires really bad, im leaning on getting the 285s instead of 265s, but i hear that ill need a bit wider rim?? or will 285s work ok?? let me know.. the tires is from this place
http://high-tec-retreading.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=240&tabindex=1

and this is my truck i want to put the tires on. or go ahead and get 265 all terrian tires?? this is my dd truck..

 

[miniwally]

I run the 285s on my D max truck. The work on the stock rims ok. The rim is to narrow so the tire is real round on the top. I am wearing the center of the tire tread out faster than the outsides.

I only run 30psi in the rears and the outsides of the treads still don't touch the ground.

 

[YZEATER]

i have ran 285's on my '99 silverado with stock rims and never wore out just the center. you'll be fine.

 

[Xtremegmc80]

can anyone add pictures so i know what it would look like.. thanks.. high tech retreading area good? how many miles would i expect out of them??

 

[YZEATER]

i don't have any pics. it'll look alot better with filled up wheel wheels. does your truck sit level front to back?

 

[Duntz00]

man i wouldn't put retreads on any of my trucks cause the tread could come off and destroy your truck

 

[Xtremegmc80]

i don't have any pics. it'll look alot better with filled up wheel wheels. does your truck sit level front to back?

yeah. its like 2 inches higher in front by cranked t bar, and an inch higher in back by new shocks with springs on them.

 

[Xtremegmc80]

man i wouldn't put retreads on any of my trucks cause the tread could come off and destroy your truck

high percent of tractor trailers ride retreading tires??

 

[6.2Blazer]

A 285 is only about 3/4" wider than a 265, so it really shouldn't make much of a difference.

The 2500HD and such trucks reference only have a 6.5" rims stock, while the 1/2 tons (1500s) have a slightly wider rim, I think 7" wide...not much difference in rim widths, but also not much difference in tire widths either.

In any case both my dad and myself run 285/75's on stock 2500HD rims, but neither of us have enough miles on them to give a good reading in regards to wear. Both of us wore out a set of 265's with no unusual wear in the center of the tread so I can't imagine a 3/4" wider (3/8" on each side of the rim) would make a huge difference.

 

[Xtremegmc80]

A 285 is only about 3/4" wider than a 265, so it really shouldn't make much of a difference.

The 2500HD and such trucks reference only have a 6.5" rims stock, while the 1/2 tons (1500s) have a slightly wider rim, I think 7" wide...not much difference in rim widths, but also not much difference in tire widths either.

In any case both my dad and myself run 285/75's on stock 2500HD rims, but neither of us have enough miles on them to give a good reading in regards to wear. Both of us wore out a set of 265's with no unusual wear in the center of the tread so I can't imagine a 3/4" wider (3/8" on each side of the rim) would make a huge difference.

hmm whats the height difference?? im assuming half an inch to an inch...

 

[Duntz00]

my dad had a retread come off on him when he worked at lowes and it destroyed the lights and every thing on that side of the deleiver truck

i know alot of tractor trailers do and thats why you see all the tire treads laying all over the highways

 

[Duntz00]

im just saying on a nice truck i won't run a retread thats just my $.02

 

[Xtremegmc80]

im just saying on a nice truck i won't run a retread thats just my $.02

yeah i know what u mean. im still paying for this truck.. what should i get for a good price..

 

[Duntz00]

go to www.tirerack.com they have pretty good deals on tires

 

[Duntz00]

here is a good lokking tire for around $120
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=General&tireModel=Grabber+AT+2&partnum=875QR6GRAT2OWL&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes&place=7

 

[Xtremegmc80]

thanks.. wish bfgoodrich was alot cheaper.. grrr..

 

[Xtremegmc80]

here is a good lokking tire for around $120
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=General&tireModel=Grabber+AT+2&partnum=875QR6GRAT2OWL&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes&place=7

hmm almost the same as bf goodrich.. how many miles would i expect out of them? and good in snow?? i tow snowmobile trailer alot to ny and theres a lot of snow in the winter..

 

[Duntz00]

i know what you mean
the genral grabber at2 looks just like a bfg and it has a 60000 mile tread life warranty

 

[Xtremegmc80]

i know what you mean
the genral grabber at2 looks just like a bfg and it has a 60000 mile tread life warranty

and the estimate delivery is october 6th?? my zip is 18444 check it out

 

[Duntz00]

i havent used them yet but i am probably going to but there is people on there that say they got great mileage out of them