Anyone replaced factory tires

[SSgolf]

Has anyone replaced the factory tires with anything other than the stock goodyears? Also has anyone tried any other size other than the stock size. (I saw some earlier threads discussing 265's but no one said they had tried them). If you have let me know were you picked them up at and how much.

[idreama300]

I have stock sized Michelin's and they work. Use the search function and you will find all kinds of opinions on tires, different sizes and different brands.

[bbradyc5]

I think some others had posted that you can squeeze a 265 on an 8" rim although that is beyond the recommended tire size for an 8" rim. The BFG KDW always is highly recommended for great dry traction, not exactly sure what sizes it's available in. tirerack.com is your best search for all tire brands/sizes/pricing

[GTO2SS]

I have 265 winter tires on right now, and I haven't had any problems yet.

[ashmat98]

I just put on Bridgestone Dueler Revos 255/65/17 and love then so far

[Scalarrthu]

I went with a 265/50-20 Nitto, but also switched to a 8.5" wheel. The tires are great, but not sure how they would work on the stock wheels. Good luck!

[02C5ZO6]

I just put a set of Michelin Diamaris 255/50/20 on and they are MUCH better than the stock GY RSA's in every aspect except the price!

[CARBONGSXR]

i think im do for a pair 12,500mi. tre rack only carries the rsa's in our size. man these tires wear fast...LOL what do you think??http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXihBgaR7ao

[Rube1966]

i think im do for a pair 12,500mi. tre rack only carries the rsa's in our size. man these tires wear fast...LOL what do you think??http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXihBgaR7ao

Tasty Burnout! Thanks for the smile! :D

[CARBONGSXR]

Tasty Burnout! Thanks for the smile! :D

no problem...off subject this ones better http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMJxQwA2U84

[The Black Pearl]

I put on Goodyear Fortera Triple Treds last month. No snow to try them out in yet.

[coolcloo1019]

no problem...off subject this ones better http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMJxQwA2U84

Haha, at that rate you're going to need new tires every other month. :laugh:

[mbtransam]

I had these tires on my 05 trailblazer (ground force lowered with SS wheels), and they were great. They didnt rub, were quiet, and I had no abnormal tire wear from the extra width. They reviewed very well on tirerack and are very reasonably priced imo. I had these with 1"/3" drop and the hotchkis swaybar kit and it handled better and rode nicer than my SS. I think most of that is due to the factory goodyears (I dont care for the goodyears).

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=General&tireModel=Grabber+UHP&partnum=745VR0GRUHPXL&vehicleSearch=true&fromCompare1=yes&place=5&speed_rating=S&speed_rating=T&speed_rating=U&speed_rating=H&speed_rating=V&speed_rating=Z&speed_rating=W&speed_rating=Y&minSpeedRating=S

[CARBONGSXR]

Haha, at that rate you're going to need new tires every other month. :laugh:

there is something about spinning tires and smoke that im drawn too, been that way since i was a kid..its my drug of choice.. smoke'm if you got em!:)

[SSgolf]

I had these tires on my 05 trailblazer (ground force lowered with SS wheels), and they were great. They didnt rub, were quiet, and I had no abnormal tire wear from the extra width. They reviewed very well on tirerack and are very reasonably priced imo. I had these with 1"/3" drop and the hotchkis swaybar kit and it handled better and rode nicer than my SS. I think most of that is due to the factory goodyears (I dont care for the goodyears).

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=General&tireModel=Grabber+UHP&partnum=745VR0GRUHPXL&vehicleSearch=true&fromCompare1=yes&place=5&speed_rating=S&speed_rating=T&speed_rating=U&speed_rating=H&speed_rating=V&speed_rating=Z&speed_rating=W&speed_rating=Y&minSpeedRating=S

You were able to get these mounted on the stock 8" SS wheel?

[blautens]

I just put a set of Michelin Diamaris 255/50/20 on and they are MUCH better than the stock GY RSA's in every aspect except the price!

Do they ride smoother than the awful Eagles? I'm looking to switch early...but I was looking at the Michelin Latitude Tour HP rather than the Diamaris because I was looking for a softer ride...frame isn't stiff enough to support the feedback from the 20's and stiff springs.

[CARBONGSXR]

I went with a 265/50-20 Nitto, but also switched to a 8.5" wheel. The tires are great, but not sure how they would work on the stock wheels. Good luck!

which ones the 404's :confused: :confused:

[1998ta__1991rs]

has anyone put a 305 or a 315 on theirs (width)? im looking at a set of 22x11or12" HRE 475's with 20x9 up front, and i want to go with a wide rear tire

[bbradyc5]

I got 295's right now, would have went with a 305/315 but didn't want to waste perfectly good stock fronts and they Goodyear RSA's only come in 295's to match the stock 255's. Spring time, some 315's will be going on when the fronts are ready to be replaced too:yes:

[Envoy Fan]

no problem...off subject this ones better http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMJxQwA2U84

This one isn't too shabby either :D

http://members.cox.net/scfoster/burnout.wmv

[02C5ZO6]

Do they ride smoother than the awful Eagles? I'm looking to switch early...but I was looking at the Michelin Latitude Tour HP rather than the Diamaris because I was looking for a softer ride...frame isn't stiff enough to support the feedback from the 20's and stiff springs.

The Michelin Diamaris are much quieter and ride smoother than the RSA's, it is really no comparison. The Michelins have better wet and dry grip also. The only drawback I have seen so far is the high price of the Diamaris.

[VTODD]

ive got the toyo proxies on now, and i am very happy with them. not too pricey either. around $150/ tire. very aggressive tread design too! not as cool as the BFG KDW 2's, but still nice.

todd

[CARBONGSXR]

This one isn't too shabby either :D

http://members.cox.net/scfoster/burnout.wmv

thanks!!:crazy: i try to please.... LOL!

[blautens]

i think im do for a pair 12,500mi. tre rack only carries the rsa's in our size. man these tires wear fast...


Noooo! Look again. Tire Rack has about 6 or 7 different tires in the stock TBSS size (255/50/20). Prices have fluctuated greatly on the RSA's...(not that I would consider them), and they stopped carrying a Continental that they had about 2 months ago, but compared to 12 months ago, they have a good selection, relatively speaking.

[blautens]

The Michelin Diamaris are much quieter and ride smoother than the RSA's, it is really no comparison. The Michelins have better wet and dry grip also. The only drawback I have seen so far is the high price of the Diamaris.

Thanks for the tip. I've never been disappointed with any Michelin...and the price isn't outrageous...I still think I might go with the Latitudes though. I'm a stickler for ride (not so much for handling) and the Latitudes are more of a touring tire (but still speed rated), so I would think they would ride softer.

[JCattSS]

ive got the toyo proxies on now, and i am very happy with them. not too pricey either. around $150/ tire. very aggressive tread design too! not as cool as the BFG KDW 2's, but still nice.

todd
I've had my eye on the Toyo's, what size did you go with?

[CARBONGSXR]

Noooo! Look again. Tire Rack has about 6 or 7 different tires in the stock TBSS size (255/50/20). Prices have fluctuated greatly on the RSA's...(not that I would consider them), and they stopped carrying a Continental that they had about 2 months ago, but compared to 12 months ago, they have a good selection, relatively speaking.

easy....its been a while since i checked, so there are more. i just went on and they offer 6 now but, none of them less then 199.00. call me cheap. :D

[PEDRO]

easy....its been a while since i checked, so there are more. i just went on and they offer 6 now but, none of them less then 199.00. call me cheap. :D



800 a month on tires at the rate ur goin

[CARBONGSXR]

800 a month on tires at the rate ur goin

why do you think im looking for cheap tires....? i only drive this on cruise(race) nights or on short trips to the store...back to GM in a year. "drove it like you stole it" really works for me..:yes:

[blautens]

why do you think im looking for cheap tires....? i only drive this on cruise(race) nights or on short trips to the store...back to GM in a year. "drove it like you stole it" really works for me..:yes:

You gotta pay for the "bling" factor of 20 inchers...

But I can remember many years ago when I had to pay inflated prices because of my "advanced" 50 series V rated 16 inch tires, though, too...so I imagine eventually we'll laugh at this notion of 20 inch tires being unusual.

[fauxSS]

I put BFG KDW 265/50/20 on and the tires are like night and day to the Goodyear really predictable on the road just don't break awy like the goodyear higher tw and rating all around.

[moregrip]

I put BFG KDW 265/50/20 on and the tires are like night and day to the Goodyear really predictable on the road just don't break awy like the goodyear higher tw and rating all around.

do you have any pics you could post up?