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Old Jun 19, 2003 | 10:00 AM
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Hello, I am in need of replacing my tires and was thinking of Michelin LTX M/S. Good choice??? Also, the original tires are 255/70R16. Can I go with bigger tires on these rims?? If so, what size???
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Old Jun 19, 2003 | 10:17 AM
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I HAVE 265/75/16 ON MY 1999 SC. CHECK OUT WWW.TIRERACK.COM & WWW.TIRES.COM THEY HAVE SURVEYS AND REVEIWS OF ALL THE TIRES THEY OFFER ..
 
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Old Jun 19, 2003 | 10:41 AM
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The Michelins are a great choice. I also like Bridgestones. Marcus offered a good suggestion. You can find out a lot at tirerack.

I put 285/75/16 on my stock rims and don't have any rub problems on a 4x4. You might run into a prob if you are 2wd.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2003 | 12:26 PM
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I had both LTX M/S and Cross Terrains on my 1999. Even though both sets were the same size (265/70-17), the Cross Terrains looked a little wider. However, I believe that the LTX M/S gave me better wear and snow traction.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2003 | 02:00 PM
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The Michelin's are great tires, good life too.l
 
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Old Jun 20, 2003 | 02:16 PM
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Thanx for all the great info,,,,but,,,,what tire size can I go up to using the stock 16" rims??? The original tires are 255/70R16.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2003 | 02:21 PM
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I'm not really sure bro, maybe someone else can help you there.
 
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Old Jun 20, 2003 | 02:33 PM
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^^^^^^ Uh, look up ^^^^^^
 
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Old Jun 20, 2003 | 02:41 PM
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I guess that meant that 285/75/16 is the biggest size,,,,,,cool. Hey, buzzard, would you happen to have a pic of your truck so I can see what it looks like. I mean if the wheelwells look better filled. If so, you can e-mail it/them to bigblaze@optonline.net
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Old Jun 20, 2003 | 03:05 PM
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Originally posted by BigMan69
I guess that meant that 285/75/16 is the biggest size,,,,,,cool. Hey, buzzard, would you happen to have a pic of your truck so I can see what it looks like. I mean if the wheelwells look better filled. If so, you can e-mail it/them to bigblaze@optonline.net
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I wouldn't go any bigger (wider) on the stock 7" rim. With the 285's there's a little buldge, but not too bad. I would be scared of a 305 peeling off. Wheelwells look great with a lot of tire in them....much better than stock. I'll email you a pic tonight (or sometime this weekend) when I get home.
 
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