The former owner of my new-to-me '94 Suburban 2500 2WD 3/4TN replaced the stock wheels with nice looking but wheels too big for the truck. In order to get clearance, he's installed LT 31x10.5 R16.5 tires, which are too small for the wheels. Consequently, the tires, esp. the front, seep air and I am having to reinflate 20-30 lbs. twice a week. My mechanic has tried a rim sealant with limited success.
I want to replace the wheels but don't know what size I should buy. My mechanic told me the stock tire size was LT 245 75R16, though I don't know if that translates to a 16x7 or 16x8 wheel size. Can anyone tell me what is the correct size? Moreover, would I have the same clearance problems if I went to a LT 265 75R16 tire on 16x8 wheels? The wheels are 8-lugged and finding 16x7 has been a little harder than 16x8.
Thanks!
I want to replace the wheels but don't know what size I should buy. My mechanic told me the stock tire size was LT 245 75R16, though I don't know if that translates to a 16x7 or 16x8 wheel size. Can anyone tell me what is the correct size? Moreover, would I have the same clearance problems if I went to a LT 265 75R16 tire on 16x8 wheels? The wheels are 8-lugged and finding 16x7 has been a little harder than 16x8.
Thanks!