[Evil SS 2006]

So yesterday I went to get a tire rotation and rebalance and I was just over 1/32" off the wear bars, so I went ahead and had them install new shoes...The 265/50's are 3/10" wider and 4/10" taller than stock.They sit just over 1/8" off the upper shock mount/control arm, is that going to be too close? it hasn't rubbed at all and I like the way they fill the weel well a bit better...


Tony, any insight on this subject since you are the leading authority?

 

[Tahde]

Where the pics?

 

[WILLIAMJRDN]

Where the pics?

:iamwithstupid:

 

[Black Sheep]

Many people have gone w/ those, you are fine. Just loose a little perf w/ the taller tire.

 

[JBrown]

i got the same set of shoes and couldnt be happier...

what did you pay for yours?

 

[Evil SS 2006]

Where the pics?

Ill get you some pics...don't worry fruit loop! HaHa!!!

 

[Evil SS 2006]

i got the same set of shoes and couldnt be happier...

what did you pay for yours?

They were $850 mounted, balanced, siped,and road forced...

 

[NORCAL SS]

dam it evil i have a fat hookup with toyo tires thru my buddy. my 255 45 20 and 275 45 20 were less than 600. for a 265 50 20 i could prob get them for like 525-550

 

[Evil SS 2006]

dam it evil i have a fat hookup with toyo tires thru my buddy. my 255 45 20 and 275 45 20 were less than 600. for a 265 50 20 i could prob get them for like 525-550

You know Tony, I totally spaced on that...DAMMIT im retarded...

Get me a price on 265/50vr20's and I may just have to return mine...they will take them back for any reason, I am really not happy with the siping at all right now...

 

[lt1z]

My 265/50/20 BFG KDWs are the shit. I really like these tires on the TBSS. I've had them on for about 1200 miles now and they don't rub anywhere under any conditions I've driven through even though they are close to the front suspension.

 

[Blazen]

Very nice. I may have to look into these when its time

 

[matts]

My 265/50/20 BFG KDWs are the shit. I really like these tires on the TBSS. I've had them on for about 1200 miles now and they don't rub anywhere under any conditions I've driven through even though they are close to the front suspension.

how close is close? i think the stock front tires are close

 

[lt1z]

The are about a 1/4" to a 1/2" close, but I've had it up to 135 and no problems...even took them off to inspect for rubbing on the fronts after a while and I got none. They fit because they are mounted on the factory 8" wide rim, if they were mounted on an 8.5" wide wheels the backspacing would have to be adjusted most likely

 

[ChevyLS367]

Many people have gone w/ those, you are fine. Just loose a little perf w/ the taller tire.

How does it hurt performance??

 

[scott750]

Holy old thread!

Performance hurts because the taller tire effectively raises (numerically lowers) the final drive ratio. Since they're only 4/10" taller its not a lot. Also the speedo will run slower by a mph or 2.

 

[fireratt35]

Damn 8 year old dig

 

[jsmith2043]

At least he was Searching...

 

[rrmccabe]

Holy old thread! .

Yea that is what I was thinking. Might be a record

At least he was Searching...

And you are correct about that. Glad he did.

Whats the best CAI ? :rofl:

 

[scott750]

At least he was Searching...

Can't argue with that. And that's why I gave a decent explanation.

 

[ChevyLS367]

Holy old thread!

Performance hurts because the taller tire effectively raises (numerically lowers) the final drive ratio. Since they're only 4/10" taller its not a lot. Also the speedo will run slower by a mph or 2.

Thank you