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11-09-2016, 05:04 PM
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Tire Size Question
This relates to a more recent vehicle...so here goes.
My (DD) truck is an '05 Silverado 2500HD/Diesel and it currently specs out to use/have the tire size LT 245 /75/ 16", (load class E) However, I've seen a lot of guys running LT265/75/16" tires.... What is the impact of this size change up from 245 to the 265?....just preference? any impact on the speedometer reading or? Many Thanks! Coley 
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11-09-2016, 05:49 PM
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Re: Tire Size Question
it will look cooler!
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11-09-2016, 05:49 PM
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Re: Tire Size Question
Colin the 265's are 20mm wider than the 245's so a slightly larger footprint. The 245's are 30.46 inches tall and the 265's 31.64 inches tall. Because of the 1.18 inch height difference there would be a small ( in my opinion ) 3/4 MPH difference in speedo reading.
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11-09-2016, 09:45 PM
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Re: Tire Size Question
Ive got 285's on my 04 silverado. I will never go back to a skinny tire. Rides down the road SOOOOO much nicer. Plus looks better in my opinion.
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11-09-2016, 09:50 PM
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Re: Tire Size Question
A large majority of the vehicles I service that came with 245's are now running 265's ( my rigs included) as Already Gone stated, 265's are wider & taller, IMO fill out the fender well a little more & are sometimes cheaper too! Not enough difference on the speedo to cause computer issues.
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