The time is coming to get new tires for my 05 Z71. i want to ditch the factory 17's for some 16" wheels and a little bit wider tire. I need a stiffer sidewall tire for towing, more like the 2500HD load rated tires because i hate mushy steering and swaying from these paper thin bridgestones it has now. I dont know what size i should go with, or rim backspacing. If some of you could help me out with some pictures and posting your tire size and what aftermarket wheels, backspace ect you have. I might keep a 17" on if i can find the right look, but theyre pricey.

 

not a silverado but it will give you an idea.


they are 17x9 xd series spys 4.5" backspacing with a -12mm offset
the tires are 285/70/17 firestone destination m/t

 

Nice tires man what kind of wheels you got them sittin on?

 

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Mine is only the most common on/off road tire out there.
I have BFG T/A ko's on the Silverado. Long trails on the Blazer. They will soon be Goodyear Fortera TTs.

 

I've been working on my truck for a little over a month now, but once it's finished it will be sitting on 37" BFG Baja Project T/A's.

Deez

 

Evansblue,

How do you lik the KO's on your Silverado? How do they wear? How well do they handle? Would you recommend them?

I have been planning to buy a set of KO's, but I kinda like the new Goodyear Wrangler Duratrac as well. At least, I like the looks of them.

 

Well shoot...Let's try this a different way.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/BigPic...e1=yes&place=1

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/BigPic...e1=yes&place=5

 

the 4.5" backspace looks pretty good, thats about what im looking for. the stock wheels just look stuffed too far under.

 

I've got a set of 295/75/R16 Buckshot Maxxis Mudders on the factory rims with factory suspension on my 04 2500HD and have no problem towing a heavy load with them on there. In fact pulled a 5th wheel with two CAT skid steers and various attachments for them from here in Ohio to Indianapolis the other day for some work.

http://www.maxxis.com/AutomobileLigh...ot-Mudder.aspx