Tires fit, no rubbing - So, I have a 1999 GMC Sierra Z71 NBS ECSB and I needed some new tires to replace the 265/75/r16s on it. I hate with ...

So, I have a 1999 GMC Sierra Z71 NBS ECSB and I needed some new tires to replace the 265/75/r16s on it. I hate with a passion that GMC put such a small tire on a four wheel drive, and my tires were 7 years old, so it was time for a change. I went ahead and replaced the brakes, calipers and rotors all the way around. Since the truck was on jack stands, and using the info I learned here, I cranked the torsion bars.

Initially, the truck was sitting at 35 1/4 on the left and 35 3/4 on the right, and around 37 1/2 in the rear. I brought the front up to 37 with the TB crank, then went to Sam's Club where I had ordered some BF Goodrich 295/75/16s. I paid $1064 for the four tires and got them installed for free because of a special Sam's was running. My brother in law works for Michelin who also manufactures Uniroyal and BF Goodrich, so I will get 30 percent off with a rebate, making the tires $742 instead.

Just an FYI, with a TB crank to almost level, these tires fit fine, there is no rubbing at full turn, and I did no trimming. I need to get an alignment next. Hope this helps someone else who is wondering if they can go bigger than a 285/75/16 without cranking.

Love to see some pics. You got a great deal on those tires.
You hit the sweet spot on your T-bar crank. Start getting over 2 inches, it will induce nose dive on braking, washboard ride . You getting any of that ? Might want to consider longer front shocks or extender shock brackets if you do.
Remember ,,pics,pics

Stars, so far I have only put about 20 miles on the tires, but the front end isn't nose diving, I do know that. The TB crank actually seemed to help firm it up, which I like. I think that, coupled with the stiffer sidewall is helping out a lot. I wasn't even aware that I got 30% off until my sister called me last week. The stock 265's had really increased in price since I bought them in 2005, so if I was going to spend the money, I was going to get 295s at least.

Not sure how far off the speedo is, if any. 70 mph is usually around 1750 rpms, and that looks to be about what it was showing on the drive home. Next to replace is the water pump with its phantom leak around the gaskets. I will try to get those pics up sometime soon.

Sounds like you nailed the set up. Looking forward to the pics

That's alot of tire and no rubbing, good deal!
Ya we need pics too!!

Chebby