Here's Why You Should NEVER BUY TIRES WITHOUT DOING THIS FIRST!!!

Here's Why You Should NEVER BUY TIRES WITHOUT DOING THIS FIRST!!!
Choosing The BEST OFF ROAD TIRES For My Truck!!
Which Tires Should I Buy??

I've had a tough time trying to figure out which size and brand all-terrain tire to go with for the 1995 GMC Suburban. So, I decided to go to a local tire shop and see them in person sitting next to my truck. It was a HUGE help! I was then able to determine that the tires I thought I wanted, the 235/85R16, were just a little too skinny for the truck. I was also able to determine the 265/75R16 size was perfect!

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[tareskisloki]

I don't know what it's like in the US, but in Australia, a big factor when choosing a size for an overlanding rig, is to choose the most common option, so you can get a replacement wherever you go. 265/75 is available in almost every brand, whereas 235/85 is very limited.

[toddhoffmaster]

I had those 235/85 16's on my 3rd gen 4runner and I loved them. Yes, they looked skinny when compared to all the other guys on the trail rides. But they worked so well and I didn't have to cut any bodywork or need to change wheels or modify the suspension.

[t.m.h.]

Personally I'd get the round one, say what you will but a round one has always been my choice. And the rounder the better.

[Darkside-qygx]

Had to switch from 265 bf to 235 bf on my landrover defender …bigger tires caused a lot of steering wobbling …solved it with 235 bf mud terrain …great steering …lighter …better gas mileage….great performance too …love your channel jimmy 👍🏼

[maxhenry]

5 1/2 minutes into an 8:50 video and i’m still wondering what we should do before buying tires. This vid is a waste of time.

[stevem]

I'd go with the 235-85.
They are lighter, and I like the look.
Also it'll be better in the snow. (Although the winter rating may not seem as important as a long mileage warranty, one accident avoidance changes all of that).

[augielimon]

Been running the 265's on my Tahoe since I got it. Compares and performs as equal to my buddies with big overkill tires. Never got stuck and actually pulled them out of mud and snow with ease. Stock 4x4 by the way.

[hidinfrombiden]

I took a chance on Falken Wildpeak AT3W's for my Z71 Sierra (stock size 265/75/16) 2 years ago. They're still over half tread. Besides the Bilstein 5100's shocks, these tires are the best upgrade I've ever made to my truck🤘.

[caliranger]

This guy talks more than my girlfriend

[hairydogstail]

Back in the 1970's we were loggers in western Montana. We always used tall skinny tires on our work pickups and would we would go circles around pickups with wide fat tires, especially in snow and ice..

[josephblair]

I'm running 265/75r16 on my suburban and I have no complaints. My father is running the 235/85r16 of his dually and he likes the way it steers.

[rockie]

I run the tallest and narrowest tire i can. Never had a problem with traction and narrower is less resistance off road or on road helping fuel economy. Also if your spare fits underneath your truck narrower hangs down less. One more thing if you go off road alot airing up and down takes less time with narrower tires. It sounds crazy but a few minutes per tire adds up.

[kstricl]

If you're staying clear of deep mud and soft sand, go for the skinnies, it's clear you understand the advantages. Though, mileage in my 95 sub isn't bad on the 265/70/16 I had on when staying down at the 55-60 mph range. It's still truck mileage, but comparable to the newer Chevy's.

[mehmetsahin]

im buying 5 years tires from tire4coin

[fredrutledge]

In the snow belt we routinely go one size narrower and one size taller to get the same diameter, and better traction on snow.

[cworegon]

Went from 265/75/16 KO2 to 235/85/16 KO2 both 32” on my Tacoma TRD Offroad and what a difference. Better performance all around except in deep loose sand. Even 2mpg better in fuel consumption. No going back to wide tires. Some tell me they don’t like the look, I just say I don’t hang out at the mall. I want performance. Though for your bigger/heavier rig I might go with the 265.

[allenwebster]

I just saw this video, im like you on thinner tires they do grab the Ground better to me wider tires tend to float on surfaces and not get good traction thinner tires are the way to go and will get you out of problems better, good video strat safe good bless

[m.r.baldwin]

Just glad to see you doing a real world build instead of starting with a $70k bare SUV.

[Gwalker]

My favorit tire is 235 85 16.... Amazing on ice and snow... More pounds per square inch... Wide tires suck in the winter...

[parisu]

Like the Suburban! I have a '94 Silverado and I have always ran 265. All I can say is, it's your project and you do what you want