Hey guys its about time for me to buy new tires there were 265/75/R16 on mine when i got it but from what a few people on here told me 33's wit fit with the tbar cranked up a bit so i did and i got it realligned now i just need to get a set of tires i was lookin at the nitto's but im not sure anyone got any suggestions?

Did you look at the sticky above titled "Tire Data Base"?

also, I would have waited for the alignment untill after I put new tires on. Old worn tires can make the vehical sit slightly off. it may never matter, but on the cars I work on it makes a differance. Just a thought.
Todd

i have a friend with 285/65/16 on his 98 1500 stock z71 looks sweet, the wheel wells are stuffed and no rubbing. i think they're like a 33x11 is what that equals

Cooper ST, I got mine last week and so far I am totally impressed with them. Mine are 265/75/16E on stock rims. Tires handle well on the highway with very little noise and do great in the rain as well. No serious muddin' with them yet, but what they have seen they handled without me using 4WD.

i have a friend with 285/65/16 on his 98 1500 stock z71 looks sweet, the wheel wells are stuffed and no rubbing. i think they're like a 33x11 is what that equals

The nominal diameter for those 285/65R-16 tires is 30.58 inches

I can't find any "LT" tires in that size, though. The only tires I can find in that size are "P" rated tires and only with a 2,535 lbs load capacity. (Way too low for a 2500HD truck.)

The stock LT245/75R-16 (E) tires are 30.47 inches in diameter, with 3,042 lbs load capacity.
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I put GoodYear Wrangler Silent Armor LT265/75R-16 (E) tires (31.67" dia.) on my truck and I very happy with them.

i meant 285/75/16s there bfg at i don't know what the load rating is but i know a messed up the size if that makes a difference:rolleyes:

I know my 265/75/R16's are a little bit to big without any craking or anything. They rub on the inside of the wheel wells when the steering is cranked all the way to one side. They also always want to catch on the screws holding my mudlfaps in because of the rubbing.

i run Goodyear silent armors and love the traction and i dont drive slow either i go on gravel,wet, dirt, and slight mud all the time and they perform in every aspect so far havent got a chance to test them in snow yet. i have about 10,000 on them now. i have tried the bridgestone revos and yokohama geolander a/t-s but i like the good years more so far i have a buddy that has the nittos in 305's and he is happy with them but he stays on the street.

I know my 265/75/R16's are a little bit to big without any cranking or anything. They rub on the inside of the wheel wells when the steering is cranked all the way to one side. They also always want to catch on the screws holding my mudlfaps in because of the rubbing.
That's quite interesting. Must be the the room inside the fender of a '96 truck is less than for the '06 2500HD.:confused:

I have LT265/75R-16(E) Goodyears mounted on production 3500 SRW rims ( Chrome 16'' x 7'' ) and I have NO rubbing at all. I have not touched the t-bars nor have I trimmed anything. BTW, these are the stock size tires and wheels for the 2006 3500 SRW truck.

i also have 265's on a stock 07 2500hd and its not even close to rubbing i have a buddy that has 305's on his stock truck its a 2005 and they fit but they do rub on the front and back tires.

Ok guys went tire pricing today...lol and this is what i got

Maxxis Bighorns - 149 a piece
Sport King Somthings - 129 a piece

and a bunch of really no name ones im leaning maxxis anyone have anythin to say about them like dislike these are all in a 285/75/16

I bought my Firestones off the web and saved a lot of money. The local Firestone dealer wanted over $1000 and I ended up paying about $350 less - including having them mounted and balanced.

I got them from Roadway tire (they do not carry all brands, but had what I was looking for) and shipping was only $49 for all 4 tires.

4-315/75/16 bfg mt's almost new less then 200 miles on them
for $700.00 (us) + shipping thats only $175.00 per tire +shipping!
summit racing list them for $243.95 plus tax/shipping!

To big for my truck good look on the offer though

Hey guys its about time for me to buy new tires there were 265/75/R16 on mine when i got it but from what a few people on here told me 33's wit fit with the tbar cranked up a bit so i did and i got it realligned now i just need to get a set of tires i was lookin at the nitto's but im not sure anyone got any suggestions?

Check out the post below yours on the Toyo's. Great Tire.

Just bought 4 265/75-16's,Goodrich Duellers,AT's--at Sams Club--look like nice tread design--now have to mount them,wouldn't trust those knuckleheads at Sams do it. Oh--about $140 ea.

I know my 265/75/R16's are a little bit to big without any craking or anything. They rub on the inside of the wheel wells when the steering is cranked all the way to one side. They also always want to catch on the screws holding my mudlfaps in because of the rubbing.

I guess that I don't understand why your getting a rubbing condition??
When I ordered My 96 Chev. 1/2 ton 4x4, they came from the factory with those tires as an uplevel production option!!

Fwiw, I had a285 Bridgestone Duelers on mine, with stock rims, tbars cranked a bit, and No issues of rubbing at all...now, I run 315/17's..:D