Depending on your vehicle make and model, you can sometimes fit up to 33″ tires on your truck if it is un-lifted. Although bigger ones might fit, they can interfere you’re your vehicles balance and suspension. However, if your truck is lifted it could accommodate tires of 37″ or more depending on the size of the lift.
Q. How much lift do I need to clear 33s?
Most IFS vehicles requires a minimum of 2.5 to 3-inch lift with additional trimming of fender liners and body mounts to accommodate a 33” tire. A Solid Front Axle vehicles can accommodate a 33” tire easier with less modifications. Fitting bigger tires is the single most effective way of improving ground clearance.
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Q. What is the best tire for a GMC Sierra?
Top 10 List of the Best Tires for GMC Sierra 1500 Recommended & Reviews
- Pirelli Scorpion Verde All-Season Plus.
- Michelin Defender LTX M/S.
- Cooper Discoverer HTP.
- General Grabber HTS60.
- Yokohama Parada Spec X.
- BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2.
- Falken Wildpeak AT3W.
- Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2.
Q. Whats the biggest tire I can put on my truck?
On average, if your truck isn’t lifted, you can fit tires up to 33”. In case the vehicle is lifted, you can find a good set of 37” or larger tires to fit. However, to learn what your truck needs, you have to make some measurements.
Q. How can I get better gas mileage with bigger tires?
Adding larger tires and suspension lifts can burden the engine as well, especially if you don’t change any gearing or other drivetrain components. Custom components like a new exhaust, computer chip, or air intake system can add performance and improve gas mileage, especially if you add heavier tires and a lift kit.
Q. Will a 2 inch lift affect mpg?
While a 2 or 3 inch lift won’t have a super big effect on a truck’s fuel economy, a 4 inch or greater lift will. The bigger the lift, the more that has to be done to the truck.
