I am really very confused. I would like to buy buy new tires for my H3 Luxury and I do not do a off-road a lot.

I know there are few options like 285/ 65 R16, 295/75 R16, 305/75 R16, 315/75 R16 or 285/65 R18.

What of those tires do not create problems that I mentioned in the object?

Thanks

 

Its 285/75R16 not 285/65R16 and 305/70R16 not 305/75R16. Rubbing usually presents itself after leveling. Most 33+ tires will rub the sway bar after leveling. The rubbing is mild and does not cause any issues and only happens at full lock. If you really don't want the rubbing you have a few options to consider. First don't level it and some 33-35x12.5's will fit with out rubbing. If you want to level it, run a 33x10.50 or 35x10.50. If you want to level it and run a 12.50, your only option is a wheel spacer but don't use a cheap slip on style spacer but a quality bolt on spacer that is both hub centric and wheel centric.

 

What's level it? 33-35x12.5 is 285/75R16? And 33x10.50 or 35x10.50 is 305 or 315?

 

First for leveling (Torsion Lift) information, read this: https://www.hummerforums.com/forum/h...ics-how-11428/


I posted this tire sizing information before in an older post but some newer people might find it interesting:

Inch sizing does not convert directly to Metric sizing

33x12.50R16 would be closer to 305/70/16

The first number in metric sizing is the tire width in mm
265 = 10.43"
285 = 11.22"
305 = 12.10"
315 = 12.40"

The second number is the Aspect Ratio, expressed as a percentage of the width. This determines the outer diameter of a tire.

The last number is the Rim Diameter (in inches)

285/75/16 & 305/70/16 are both commonly refered to as 33" tires. Here are the actual numbers

285/75/16 = 285 x 75% = 213.75 x 2 (tire walls) /25.4 = 16.83" + 16" (rim) = 32.83" tire OD

305/70/16 = 305 x 70% = 213.50 x 2 (tire walls) /25.4 = 16.81" + 16" (rim) = 32.81" tire OD

 

great info. thanks

 

Another option is the newer sized 285/70-16 (rather than a 285/75) which is wider footprint tire (11.5") but is still a 32" tire. Looks bigger and more aggressive but retains the off-the-line performance of the factory 265.

Nitto make this size in their new Trail Grappler line and Toyo makes it in their MT line. The Toyo is a "C" rated (6 ply) LT which will have a much better ride quality than the regular "E" rated truck tire (10 ply) which is the Nitto is offered in.

 

I am not sure if I can find the Nitto here in Italy. I will try to find out. Goodyear Dura Trac looks great to me and also the BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO, the General Grabber and the Yokohama Geolandar A/T-S Probabily it will find be easier to buy the BFG or the Yoko.