How big of a tire can I fit on a Silverado 1500?
The biggest tire you can fit on a 3rd and 4th generation Chev Silverado 1500 running factory stock suspension and rims are 33.5”. The factory standard tires are 31.6’ in the form of 265/65/R18 and 33” in the form of 275/60/R20, so an extra inch is possible.
What’s the best tire size for a Ram 1500?
So, the biggest tire recommended for a Ram 1500 with factory stock suspension is: 35” x12.50 on a factory stock rims. This allows you full wheel lock without any trimming, rub, grinding away body panels or adjustment of suspension components.
What kind of IFS does Silverado 1500 have?
The problem with most trucks running IFS (Independent Front Suspension) setups is the clearance of the UCA (upper Control Arm) as well as wheel backspacing. The Silverado 1500 might be a large truck, however most manufactures limit you with the wheel arch clearance.
How often should I rotate my rear tire?
Regular rotation of the tires, every 6,000 miles, tends to minimize that effect. I would ask the shop if your camber exceeds 1 degree negative. If it does not, then the solution (to tire wear) in your circumstance is more frequent rotation of the tires.
The biggest tire you can fit on a 3rd and 4th generation Chev Silverado 1500 running factory stock suspension and rims are 33.5”. The factory standard tires are 31.6’ in the form of 265/65/R18 and 33” in the form of 275/60/R20, so an extra inch is possible.
So, the biggest tire recommended for a Ram 1500 with factory stock suspension is: 35” x12.50 on a factory stock rims. This allows you full wheel lock without any trimming, rub, grinding away body panels or adjustment of suspension components.
The problem with most trucks running IFS (Independent Front Suspension) setups is the clearance of the UCA (upper Control Arm) as well as wheel backspacing. The Silverado 1500 might be a large truck, however most manufactures limit you with the wheel arch clearance.
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