So I'm picking up a 2002 tahoe in a couple weeks, it will only be used to pull my travel trailer with a dry weight shy of 4000lbs. I won't be tacking on more then 5000 kms per year.

Currently on the tahoe is a brand new set of winter tires that I'd rather not shred on the dry roads so ill be throwing them on our escape in the winter.

There's a set of 4 Goodyear Wrangler S-RA All Terrain Tires In 235/70R16 for sale that are almost brand new.

Would these work for me or should I stick with 265/70's?

 

The Tahoe came with P245/75R16 (diameter 30.5) as standard equipment or the option of P265/70R16 (diameter 30.6). A 235/70R16 would not work as the diameter is 29". To get a diameter that is close to your current tires you would need a 235/80R16. (This size is available only as a trailer tire and was only used as a comparison for the size you would need) It is best to try and stay close to the same size as the original tires. This way your ABS system, transmission shift points, speedometer and odometer work properly.

Since you are looking at used tires, many of the pickup trucks, both GMC and Chevrolet used the P245/75R16 size. You should be able to find some of those pretty easily.

Good luck in your search.

 

honestly i would go with with a some what of an all season tire as we have all terrain tires on out suv and tends to break a few thing as they are more of a truck tire and the suv cant handle those tires..

 

You might think about buying an inexpensive set of Rims for those, and put your new Street Tires on your "good" rims. It would then be a simple quick change out for winter, then back, regardless of which vehicle your chose for them to be put on.
You also should consider using LT type Tires. Hoe's are pretty hefty rides, and more so when you add a Trailer !

 

Thanks for all the info, I'll definitely be sticking closer to the Oem size.