31s or 32s?

[86OleBlue]

Debating between 31 10.50s & 32 11.50s. 86 Silverado no lift the truck is stock. Was wondering if the 32s wud rub or look too big with no lift? No plans for a lift. Planing on going with BFGs. Anybody got any pics of that model with 32s & no lift? And did they rub any or cause any issues?

 

[87silveradok20]

I don't think tires can look too big.

 

[86OleBlue]

I don't think tires can look too big.

Yea I like the looks of big tires to but I don't like tire rub either.

 

[MadOgre]

why not a 33 with a little less width?

 

[87silveradok20]

Yea I like the looks of big tires to but I don't like tire rub either.

Yeah tire rub isn't too good.

 

[86OleBlue]

why not a 33 with a little less width?

I saw a pic of of an 86 with 33 10.50s & it looked good but it had a 4 inch lift.

 

[MadOgre]

You should be able to fit a 285/75R16 tire with out rubbing. Depends if your springs are sagged, I guess?

 

[77 K20]

When I was in college I had a full size '86 GMC Jimmy with a 305 and 3.42 gears. During the summer I ran some 275/60R15 BFG TA radials (got a great deal on them). I did a decent amount of driving across 2 states to visit my parents and friends.
Then in winter I'd switch over to my BFG all terrain 31" tires. There was a very noticeable drop in power. Overdrive was pretty much worthless on any hill at all.
So something to consider. I thought the 31" tires on it looked just fine. 32" would have killed my power even more.

 

[86OleBlue]

When I was in college I had a full size '86 GMC Jimmy with a 305 and 3.42 gears. During the summer I ran some 275/60R15 BFG TA radials (got a great deal on them). I did a decent amount of driving across 2 states to visit my parents and friends.
Then in winter I'd switch over to my BFG all terrain 31" tires. There was a very noticeable drop in power. Overdrive was pretty much worthless on any hill at all.
So something to consider. I thought the 31" tires on it looked just fine. 32" would have killed my power even more.

Good to know thx for the info.