AK04SS Posted September 8, 2006 Report Share Posted September 8, 2006 hey everyone, winter is coming fast here in anchorage,AK. usually we can expect snow by late October to early novemeber. it'll be the 3rd winter on the stock 20in tires and i think i'll be safer with real snow tires. is the package that tirerack sells OK for an SS? they sell a 16in snow tire package. i put in all my vehicle info on tirerack, and it came up with the 16in package for winter. won't the smaller rims mess with the speedo? i also have some 17in rims from an 02 Z71 suburban, would that work with the SS? i had too many close calls with the truck last winter, so i need better traction for the winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rays B4U Posted September 8, 2006 Report Share Posted September 8, 2006 I went with the 265/70/17 and put them on Avalanche take-offs. Speedo stayed pretty much the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterp Posted September 8, 2006 Report Share Posted September 8, 2006 I'd save $$$ and use the 17-inch rims you've got, and you want a kinda narrow tread so the tire doesn't hydroplane on the snow. Besides I don't think 16-inch wheels will clear the brake calipers Mr. P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitches040 Posted September 8, 2006 Report Share Posted September 8, 2006 Two Winters on the stock wheels Get yourself a set off of Ebay ... America's Bargin Emporium .... Ebay - 1 Ebay - 2 Ebay - 3 Ebay - 4 - Nice Set Or go and get yourself a beater for the Winter Months ..... The 17" wheel and Tire combo work great in the winter .... Just need a little more of an aggressive tread ... I use WinterForce tires on my RWD Crown Vic .... Not an ounce of problems ... So, if you get the rims, you may just want a set of solid Snow Tires .... But remember ..... You truck will Spin almost anything you put on it ... Especially in the Winter Months .... JMHO ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye55 Posted September 9, 2006 Report Share Posted September 9, 2006 16 should work, my spare is a 16 inch rim that came wth the truck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montanass Posted September 9, 2006 Report Share Posted September 9, 2006 I threw on a set of 265/45/16's off of my 2004 silverado (sissy truck ) it sped my speedo up a little but wasnt too drastic... i think they were 3/4" shorter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK04SS Posted September 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 will 2002 Suburban Z71 17in rims fit ok? i bid on a set on ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwalls54 Posted September 15, 2006 Report Share Posted September 15, 2006 will 2002 Suburban Z71 17in rims fit ok? i bid on a set on ebay. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> yes they will work fine. when i was up there last year in fairbanks i was told to stay away from white letter tires and just stick with a black wall because the white rubber will crack and could cause a blow out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creederado Posted October 2, 2006 Report Share Posted October 2, 2006 (edited) I went with the 17" GM rims off ebay. The 265 70-17 tires are almost dead on the same height. No woories when the snow and ice start. Edited October 2, 2006 by creederado (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nixsupersport Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 i looked and looked for winter rim packages for my 2003, i finally said screw it, and picked up an 1986 toyota for fifty dollars nixsupersport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packjh Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 getting ready for the second winter on my stock wheels and tires just dont try to accelerate fast with snow in your tires. And clean your rims a few times to make sure salt doesnt build up on them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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