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YoungBurb88 · 09-04-2012, 12:47 AM

I know there are probably tons of threads about this already, but finding them has proven time consuming on phone lol.

1988 V10 Burb, current tires are getting weather-checked and I am starting to plan for the upcoming tire expenses. It currently has 29.5in tires on it, I need to post tire sizes, but I want to know what size tires it will clear before needing mods? Also, how much will the increased tire size affect mpgs?
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carney93 · 09-04-2012, 01:20 AM

when I first got my 2wd burn it had 31 on the back. my dad also has a 90 k5 that has 33s at factory height if I remember right. a friend of mine is also runnin 31 on his 77 k10 believe it's factory height too. hope this helps
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YoungBurb88 · 09-04-2012, 01:38 AM

Carney - thanks that actually helps quite a bit as I was debating on whether or not to try 33s
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gchemist · 09-04-2012, 07:51 AM

Here is a general tire table: http://coloradok5.com/tirefitmenttable.shtml

**special-K** · 09-04-2012, 09:21 AM

Since you have a 4wd,on 8" wheels you can fit 11.50/32-15s. Those aren't made by many any more,but are the biggest that work w/o a lift. 12.50/33s will work with minimal lift to just the front. I took my '90 Blazer to the spring shop and had them arch and add a leaf for $200. The most commonly run larger size is 10.50/31 and that's the biggest the factory offered. You can go taller and skinnier with 9.50/33 BFGs with no problem.

YoungBurb88 · 09-04-2012, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by gchemist

Here is a general tire table: http://coloradok5.com/tirefitmenttable.shtml

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Originally Posted by special-K

Since you have a 4wd,on 8" wheels you can fit 11.50/32-15s. Those aren't made by many any more,but are the biggest that work w/o a lift. 12.50/33s will work with minimal lift to just the front. I took my '90 Blazer to the spring shop and had them arch and add a leaf for $200. The most commonly run larger size is 10.50/31 and that's the biggest the factory offered. You can go taller and skinnier with 9.50/33 BFGs with no problem.

Thanks fellas, the information you two provided helps quite a bit. I think that I'll go with 33's and just buy a lift off my buddy around the corner, says he's got a 4 incher laying around in the garage.... the only bad part about this is that the little lady (5'2") will have do a little climbing lol.
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09-04-2012, 12:47 AM	#1
YoungBurb88 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Rural, MO Posts: 166	Need new tire info - size options I know there are probably tons of threads about this already, but finding them has proven time consuming on phone lol. 1988 V10 Burb, current tires are getting weather-checked and I am starting to plan for the upcoming tire expenses. It currently has 29.5in tires on it, I need to post tire sizes, but I want to know what size tires it will clear before needing mods? Also, how much will the increased tire size affect mpgs? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "I just don't think my Suburban Has much to do with climate change, oh woah, Has much to do with climate change and my mind you cannot change..." Tim Hawkins - Free Bird Parody

09-04-2012, 01:20 AM	#2
carney93 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Tennessee Posts: 49	Re: Need new tire info - size options when I first got my 2wd burn it had 31 on the back. my dad also has a 90 k5 that has 33s at factory height if I remember right. a friend of mine is also runnin 31 on his 77 k10 believe it's factory height too. hope this helps Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Money<Time+Trucks

09-04-2012, 01:38 AM	#3
YoungBurb88 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Rural, MO Posts: 166	Re: Need new tire info - size options Carney - thanks that actually helps quite a bit as I was debating on whether or not to try 33s Posted via Mobile Device __________________ "I just don't think my Suburban Has much to do with climate change, oh woah, Has much to do with climate change and my mind you cannot change..." Tim Hawkins - Free Bird Parody

09-04-2012, 07:51 AM	#4
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Re: Need new tire info - size options Here is a general tire table: http://coloradok5.com/tirefitmenttable.shtml __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

09-04-2012, 09:21 AM	#5
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,862	Re: Need new tire info - size options Since you have a 4wd,on 8" wheels you can fit 11.50/32-15s. Those aren't made by many any more,but are the biggest that work w/o a lift. 12.50/33s will work with minimal lift to just the front. I took my '90 Blazer to the spring shop and had them arch and add a leaf for $200. The most commonly run larger size is 10.50/31 and that's the biggest the factory offered. You can go taller and skinnier with 9.50/33 BFGs with no problem. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~



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