Bigger tires = problems?
 

Hey everyone. New here and am looking for advice.

Some quick background: I have a 2000 Silverado 1500 4x4 with the extra cab and an 8 foot box. I bought it used 2 years ago and am in need of new tires. It came with 245 75 R16s on it. I would like to move up to 265s. What kind, if any, problems will I run into? I figure my gas mileage will go down a bit and the speedometer might be off but is that all I have to worry about?

RE: Bigger tires = problems?
 

I got a 2002 silverado 1500 4x4 ext. cab also. My old tires were 235/75 and i upgraded to the BFGoodrich all terrain k/o's and they are 275/75 and work very good. I have had no speedometer problems, or gas mileage problems. I think you will be ok.

RE: Bigger tires = problems?
 

your speedometer might be off like 2 mph at 60, but it wont be enough to get you in trouble... and mileage will be a little worse, but not even 1 mpg probably

RE: Bigger tires = problems?
 

Thanks for the replies. 275s for both of you? They must look great! The 245s on my truck make it look wimpy.

Thanks again!

RE: Bigger tires = problems?
 

You will have milage decrease, speedometer will be off a little, and power will be down some.

RE: Bigger tires = problems?
 

My 2003 came with 265's, and it originally called for 245's. No problems.

RE: Bigger tires = problems?
 

mmm... I remember my '94 had 265's on it when I got it in 2000. I went to Sears to get new ones. When I told the saleslady what I had on them, she didn't believe me. Had to take her out to see them for herself (somehow she didn't think I could read the tires). Put new ones on and she ran like a dream. I never had any problems with running 265s on it.


BTW, don't get tires from Sears :)