Posted by jdemaris on October 05, 2008 at 06:18:00 from (67.142.130.44):
In Reply to: OT Pickup tire size posted by Joe Pro on October 04, 2008 at 20:12:05:
I've got over 20 Chevy trucks, Suburbans, and full size Blazers sitting up in my fields. Several of the 1/2 ton models have - 31 x 10.50 X 15" oversize tires on standard steel rims and fit fine. Also got an 91 diesel Chevy Blazer with 32 X 11.50 X 15" with aftermarket alloy rims. They fit just fine with no lifts or modifications. My 1982 Chevy 1/2 ton 4WD diesel plow-truck had 33 X 12.50s X 15s on it when I got it. It might of made a good beach-buggy on soft sand - but was useless on snow that way. I put some 225 X 15" on it for plowing.
My question to you is - why in the heck would you ever want oversize tires for winter driving? They make the truck slip all over the place - and also make your fuel mileage drop like a rock. Use the stock tire size - or better yet - one size smaller/thinner and you'll get better traction in snow and ice.
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