H2 Rims on Stock 2500HD ???

[P0sTaL_2500HD]

hey everyone, just looking on getting a set of H2 rims for my stock height 2002 Chevy Silverado 2500HD. I know the rims are 9" wide and and the size is 17". My question is what size of a tire can i put on the rim and still have no issues with the stock height.. I was told that i can run a 275/65/17 on the truck with the H2 rims. Id like to get some inside on what should i do.. Im going to be getting the BFG All-Terrain T/A® KO as the tires for the rims..

 

[Vrabel]

I'm runnin 265/70's with no trouble

 

[THE-BEAST]

There are tire size calculators on the 'net that are easy to find and handy......

 

[dmaxfireman]

i used to run 315/70/17's they did not rub at all. then i put on 265/70's for the mileage and improved handling while towing.

 

[LBZ]

Probably get more responses here!!

 

[Whitetail Addict]

285/70/17 are the perfect size on a stock height truck imo. I had 265/70/17 on my H2's and they looked too small.

 

[jraymer]

There are tire size calculators on the 'net that are easy to find and handy......

A tire size calculator is not going to tell you what will fit in the wheel well without rubbing.

X2 on the 285/70/17 working with stock height.

 

[JD4440]

http://www.bigcustomwheels.com/info_specs.jsp

 

[TheBac]

You guys must have Fords if 285's dont rub without raising the Tbars up some. :rofl: 285s look good but they'll rub something fierce at stock height.

 

[Noreaster]

Thought they were 8.5" wide
Im running 285/70/17 Nittos at stock height
Buying 305/65/17 Mickeys this week, see if I have to raise it alittle

 

[dmaxfireman]

i raised my tbars and trimmed stuff to fit my 315s but still had a forwards rake

 

[Whitetail Addict]

You guys must have Fords if 285's dont rub without raising the Tbars up some. :rofl: 285s look good but they'll rub something fierce at stock height.

Thats a GMC thing :spit:

 

[TheBac]

Must be?

 

[Diesel Pilot]

I'm also in the market for tires for H2's for winter.

I currently have 285/60/18's and they only rub slightly when backing up and the front end is slammed.

I really want 275/70/17 but nobody makes them higher than load range C.

I'd go 265/70/17 but it seems like it's hit or miss if they look stupid or not.

Here's what I've come up with.
265/70 would be the same height as my current tires but much skinnier. (pro = they fit fine, con = they're too skinny for rims)
285/70 would be the same width but 1.3" taller. (pro = look great/ con= don't want to change stance for huge tires)
275/70 would be perfect but worried about load range C, even though I don't tow anything. (pro = size is perfect, con = load range C could cause issues down the road)

 

[Noreaster]

go with the 285s

 

[dmaxfireman]

my next set of tires for my h2's will probobly be a set of 305 65 17 load range e bfg at

33/12.5 they will fit.

 

[DragginDMAX]

I had 285s on mine when it was stock with my t-bars cranked and trimmed the lower bumper valence a little bit. worked great and never rubbed after that.

 

[Mr. Goodtime]

I have the 305/65/17's on both my trucks and with the tbars cranked on my 01 no rub but my 07 I had to trim a little but they only rub under hard turning.

 

[JustinD]

Thought they were 8.5" wide
Im running 285/70/17 Nittos at stock height
Buying 305/65/17 Mickeys this week, see if I have to raise it alittle

I run the Mickeys 305/65/17's don't rub on H2's

 

[Noreaster]

I ordered them this morning
I wouldn't think they would rub on your truck with the green keys, Im at stock or close to height & I don't have a valance right now