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Old Oct 22, 2010 | 10:14 PM
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I just cranked the torsion bars up to 23 3/4" and want to buy new tires on my 16" rims. Will the 315 kill my MPG, I have read on other posts that the 305's won't change mpg compared to the stock 285's. How about 315 75 16's?
 
Old Oct 23, 2010 | 12:07 AM
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I got 305/70/16's and am very pleased with them! 315/75 's would have been cool, but I got such a sweet deal on my 305/70's I can't complain. Follow the link to pics... https://www.hummerforums.com/forum/a...hp?albumid=687
 
Old Oct 23, 2010 | 01:15 AM
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I have 315, and have noticed only minor MPG difference (1.5-2 MPG) and that is with MTZ's. The bad thing with the 315's is when offroading I find myself burrying the front wheels in the fender wells. During regular driving the tires also rub at full lock, which a spacer will prob fix, but I don't like spacers, so I just turn gently. The 305 will definantly be better for clearance, but 315 fill the wheel well nicer.
 
Old Oct 24, 2010 | 11:14 PM
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I have 18s and I went with the 295/70s. Not sure about in your situation, but this equaled out to about a 34.5 inch tall tire. My gas mileage is now horrible. I love the terra grapplers though
 
Old Oct 25, 2010 | 02:50 AM
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Honestly, a 295/75/16 would be a good size to have(equals 33.5"). It isn't a real popular size so there aren't a ton of choices, but it's kind of a happy medium between a 285/75 and 315/75. I went with the 305/70 because I wanted a wider tire, but the 295 is taller by half an inch. I know they make BFG, General Grabber's and Terra Grapplers in 295/75's. May be something to toss around.
 
Old Oct 25, 2010 | 11:28 PM
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I'm happy with my 295s. I wanted a little more width at first, but I'm happy with it now. They don't stick out very much, but they also don't trash the side of my vehicle every time I get it out of the garage. Just depends on what you want I guess.
 
Old Oct 28, 2010 | 08:42 PM
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Just got the 315 kuhmo road venture ats put on today....love them, they look pretty aggresive but not nearly a mud tire. Here's a late night pic in the garage... it's my wifes car. And then one of my truck.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2010 | 10:06 PM
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Looks good man! I was going to get those, but they were out of stock so I got Hankook's instead.
 
Old Oct 29, 2010 | 05:00 AM
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P.s. Go gators!!!!
 
Old Oct 29, 2010 | 12:15 PM
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I have nothing good to say about foreign tires and I can assure all I would NEVER buy any.
 

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