any real hazzard switching to 265's?

8.1Texan · December 16, 2004

I just got a new set of tires in that I ordered. my set of dunlop RV's are 255/85(almost completely bald after a year), and 255s are OK according to the tire manufacturers for our skinny 6.5 inch wide wheels.

well, the 255/85s sit quite a bit higher than the stock 245/75- over 2 inches. and now that i am looking at going back to stock, I am more than a little disappointed. I am thinking of shipping these tires back and gettign the 265/75 to at least only lose an inch.

so, with that long introduction...is there any real "danger" in putting 265s on the stock wheels? i don't mean rubbing or anything like that.

any prompt replies would be appreciated. I plan on mounting these tires tomorrow if I decide to keep them.

thanks in advance.

Wingnut · December 16, 2004

Shouldn't be any problems at all. A ton of us have 285s mounted on the stockers...And the Z71s actually come with 265s on 6.5 rims.

soccermom · December 16, 2004

I have 265s on mine with no problems. The Tire Rack says they are too wide for the rim, but my local and very respectable tire dealer said there was nothing to worry about.

MrQuadrasteer · December 16, 2004

I put 265 Revos on my Quad and it screwed my schtuff up bad: shifting like crap, lock-up wouldn't unlock .

Wester's to the rescue !!!

Shooter_va · December 16, 2004

Haven't had problems towing my 10'000lbs trailer and the ride is great.

Shaners · December 16, 2004

I've been running them for a couple of years with no problems whatsoever.

jeffreyj77 · December 16, 2004

265's will fit great! I have had mine on for appoximately 10,000 miles and love them. I plan on going to 285's or 305's next time! I have several friends that have a second set of 285's on their stock Z71 wheels and have never had any issues. You will not be disappointed!

MrQuadrasteer · December 17, 2004

Quadrasteer uses an extra speed sensor for the rear steer, I'm pretty sure. That's what probably did me in. Never effected the rear steer , tho

dannyukonxl · December 18, 2004

isnt there a slight highway mpg gain also with the lower rotations of the engine, im thinking of 285's next time around but also heard hte dealer doesnt look very well on them

8.1Texan · December 19, 2004

well, the fine print said no exchanges, so i am back to stocl size, but i must say, i had some FUN the past 24 hours tearing the living hell out of my old Dunlop RVs...they were basically down to slicks. scared the hell out of my girlfriend, but d**n i was burning a lot of rubber.

8.1Texan · December 20, 2004

well, i put those nokians on just in time. got about 3" of snow up in pittsburgh, and the tires are amazing!

boomer 33 · December 21, 2004

I just got a new set of tires in that I ordered. my set of dunlop RV's are 255/85(almost completely bald after a year), and 255s are OK according to the tire manufacturers for our skinny 6.5 inch wide wheels.
well, the 255/85s sit quite a bit higher than the stock 245/75- over 2 inches. and now that i am looking at going back to stock, I am more than a little disappointed. I am thinking of shipping these tires back and gettign the 265/75 to at least only lose an inch.

so, with that long introduction...is there any real "danger" in putting 265s on the stock wheels? i don't mean rubbing or anything like that.

any prompt replies would be appreciated. I plan on mounting these tires tomorrow if I decide to keep them.

thanks in advance.

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I got the 265's and they kick ass, make the truck look so much better also. Instead of thiose wimpy looking little donuts that came on it.

Daubs · December 21, 2004

My dealers swapped my 245's out for 285 Revo's and cranked the t-bars before I even saw my truck. Here is what she looks like now

djamesw · December 23, 2004

I am also considering the 265's now that my stock 245's are getting bad. For those of you with the 6.0 liter and 4:10 combination, did you notice a noticable drop in power when pulling, when you switched to the larger tire?

Chevy Tough · December 27, 2004

I am also considering the 265's now that my stock 245's are getting bad. For those of you with the 6.0 liter and 4:10 combination, did you notice a noticable drop in power when pulling, when you switched to the larger tire?

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You shouldnt have a problems switching to 265's since your gear ratio is at 4:10, the 6.0 shouldnt have problems with it also, my buddy has a 04 HD with 265's and the Vortec 6.0 and it runs and pulls good, not big loads but pulls pretty good.