I have a 1997 chevy silverado 1500, The tires on it are 245/75r 16 what number on the tire is the height?Is it 245 or 75 well i was wondering how tall of a tire could i get and how much more clearance would i have ,i need that extra clearance for snowplowing
Let's see if I can get this right. On a 245/75r16: The 245 is the width, in millimeters. The 75 is the aspect ratio, as in 75% of 245mm is the height of the tire. The r16 means its for a 16" wheel. I think thats correct, if not someone will correct me. Eric
turfcat75, You can run any brand 265-75R16's on stock offset wheels. If you go to aftermarket aluminum wheels, they are offset less or more (depending how you look at it) . These will cause some types of square sidewall tires (BFG AT's) to hit the bottom rear of your front wheel well flare when you are carrying a plow. Another good idea for snowplowing is 235-85R16's on any rim type. They are tall and skinny and ideal for plowing snow. Some people have put big 285-75R16's and crank up the bars, but they will definately hit with plow weight on. Hope this helps.
