| Bigger Tires [message #107145] |
Tue, 30 November 2010 13:01  |
Jerry Hartley
Messages: 17
Registered: May 2004
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I just put new tires on my GMC Birchaven. Replaced 225 75R16 with Michelin LTX MS2 235 85 R16. Clearance is definitely an issue. Pictures have been posted on the GMC photo website. The following link should get you there. http://www.gmcmhphotos.com "Bigger Tires" (Someone let me know how to best point to this location). I solved this problem by completing installation of the Quadrabag system. Obviously this would not be a feasible solution if it were the only reason.
I wanted the bigger tires because my Cadillac 500 CID (3.70 final drive) runs 2600 rpm at 60 mph. I don't like the engine noise or the mileage (8.3 mpg). Anyway, it has too much horsepower and too much torque. Yeah, right.
I have read the discussions about tire sizes. How have other people installed these bigger tires? I could not have left the bigger tires on with the original airbags.
Jerry Hartley
Sequim, WA
1977 Birchaven CAD 500/3.70 Final
1976 Royal
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