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If they offer the size, go with 295/75/16. This will be slightly wider and slightly taller.
Dont go more than 10mm wider unless you know the rim can handle it.
What size would be 10mm wider so I know to stay under that.
If you're not going through bottomless mud pits, a 235/85-16 tire would work much better in all conditions for the suburban. It will do better in snow and will be easier on steering.
How much narrower/lower would that be than what I have on it now?
Would be about an inch shorter and a bit narrower.
How much snow do you get where you are? Suburbans aren't light and, unlike pickups, they have weight in the rear. I think even with a 285/75-16 you would be okay.
If the OP is going to drive in snow, he should be aware that wider tires have less traction in snow than narrower tires of the same tread design. The wider the tire, the greater the tendency to travel on top of the snow, while the narrower tire will, "bite", into the snow, thus giving it greater traction.
It may seem counterintuitive that a wider tire has less snow traction, but it is reality.
When I used to buy winter tires, I always went one size smaller (narrower) in order to give myself more of an advantage with traction.
I got a 99 suburban currently has 285/75/16's on it but I want wider and slightly taller tires...what should I go with? Not trying to break the bank but gotta get new tires before winter hits.
Nothing looks worse than a large vehicle / truck with wheels and tires off a roller skate.
Need a tire calculator to convert the but my '86 Jeep CJ-7 with a 3 inch lift has 33x12.50x15 tires which is roughly two full sizes larger than stock.
From what you are describing, NatAnc . . . 33's or maybe even 35's should do the trick just fine.
I'd look on chevy suburban oriented forums for trucks with the same lift you have and what tire sizes fit and look right---to you. You should also get good info on what width will fit the stock wheels, if that is what you have on there. If they are aftermarkets find out what width they are first.
I know when looking for my dodge, my decision of 35's was made by looking at dodge forums and pictures and reading personal info on one's that had the exact truck and leveling kit as me. On my dodge, 35's with a leveling kit is perfect for me but I needed new wheels because the 07 suspension design would not let me put anything wider then stock on the factory wheels for those years.
That is why I say look to other suburban owners to see what they recommend and look at pictures as well of the EXACT vehicle. Meaning, if you have a half ton don't listen to size recommendations for some with a 3/4 ton which sits higher.
Would be about an inch shorter and a bit narrower.
How much snow do you get where you are? Suburbans aren't light and, unlike pickups, they have weight in the rear. I think even with a 285/75-16 you would be okay.
We get a good bit of snow...I am considering sticking with the 285 I have on there or possibly going to 295....things are quite expensive...having a hard time finding reasonable priced tires!
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