Lower Profile 265/70/R16 Tires on stock 16s HUMMER H3 Rims
Thread Starter
|
Junior Member
Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 6
Lower Profile 265/70/R16 Tires on stock 16s HUMMER H3 Rims
Hello everyone,
I love my HUMMER but I never (and when I say never I means never) use it offroad.
Soon I will have to change the tires and I was thinking to use a slightly lower profile tires (like 265/70/R16) without changing the stock 16s rims.
Is it reccomandable ? If yes, what is the lower profile it can be used on a 16s stock rim?
Otherwise, which are the best tires for a city road use of the vehicle?
Thank you
I love my HUMMER but I never (and when I say never I means never) use it offroad.
Soon I will have to change the tires and I was thinking to use a slightly lower profile tires (like 265/70/R16) without changing the stock 16s rims.
Is it reccomandable ? If yes, what is the lower profile it can be used on a 16s stock rim?
Otherwise, which are the best tires for a city road use of the vehicle?
Thank you
Last edited by Alex_Slovakia; Jun 9, 2019 at 03:46 AM.
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 1,656
From: Wisconsin
Of course tires are a very personal choice kinda thing. Where one lives, type of driving, etc...
But as always driving needs are what has to be full filled.
My thought is a good basic HT style tire. Not meant for off road and it's sole purpose is to carry your butt to and fro on the highways and byways.
265x75-16. A low rolling resistance tire would really up the ante. A touring tire perhaps?
But as always driving needs are what has to be full filled.
My thought is a good basic HT style tire. Not meant for off road and it's sole purpose is to carry your butt to and fro on the highways and byways.
265x75-16. A low rolling resistance tire would really up the ante. A touring tire perhaps?
Thread Starter
|
Junior Member
Joined: Jun 2017
Posts: 6
Hello,
thank you for the answer,
so HT stand for "Highway Terrain" Correct?
Going from 265/75 to 265/70 isn´t raccomanded correct?
I was thinking about it to lower a bit the vehicle losing some clearance and gaining some stability.
Am I wrong?
thank you for the answer,
so HT stand for "Highway Terrain" Correct?
Going from 265/75 to 265/70 isn´t raccomanded correct?
I was thinking about it to lower a bit the vehicle losing some clearance and gaining some stability.
Am I wrong?
Member
Joined: Feb 2019
Posts: 45
How about 275/55.20 Goodyear tires and rims from a GMC Denali? What's the load rating on those? OP, have you considered larger diameter rims and tires from a later full size GM SUV or pickup? Anyone running those?
I am also thinking of changing the tires on my Alpha, because I don't like the high side wall of the 285/75/16. I never plan on going off road, and would like some tires that rides and looks better.
I am also thinking of changing the tires on my Alpha, because I don't like the high side wall of the 285/75/16. I never plan on going off road, and would like some tires that rides and looks better.
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 1,656
From: Wisconsin
A 265x75-16 HT or touring tire with low rolling resistance will net some gas savings and can look good doing it. Albeit, you could also run a summer or street only to!
Low profile are available just look the web over.
Low profile are available just look the web over.
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 9,016
From: C-Town
How about 275/55.20 Goodyear tires and rims from a GMC Denali? What's the load rating on those? OP, have you considered larger diameter rims and tires from a later full size GM SUV or pickup? Anyone running those?
I am also thinking of changing the tires on my Alpha, because I don't like the high side wall of the 285/75/16. I never plan on going off road, and would like some tires that rides and looks better.
I am also thinking of changing the tires on my Alpha, because I don't like the high side wall of the 285/75/16. I never plan on going off road, and would like some tires that rides and looks better.
Super Moderator
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 13,101
From: Boat Town USA MI
Father's Day weekend fellas...... so how about a Father's Oldsmobile?
Senior Member
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 262
How about 275/55.20 Goodyear tires and rims from a GMC Denali? What's the load rating on those? OP, have you considered larger diameter rims and tires from a later full size GM SUV or pickup? Anyone running those?
I am also thinking of changing the tires on my Alpha, because I don't like the high side wall of the 285/75/16. I never plan on going off road, and would like some tires that rides and looks better.
I am also thinking of changing the tires on my Alpha, because I don't like the high side wall of the 285/75/16. I never plan on going off road, and would like some tires that rides and looks better.
