245/70/16 "upgrade"?

[Doratus]

I've been needing to replace my tires for a while now, and today I finally got some new rubber mounted.

I chose to get General Grabber AT2. I chose them because I needed an all terrain tire that wasn't too expensive, yet still of reasonable quality. I went with 245/70/16 because I never calibrated my odometer (and all of that stuff) for the larger size, so I figured I would give my TB a breather and go back to the stock size.

Also, gas mileage, ya know...

......But now that I look my Trailblazer...........




.....It doesn't look right



.....It seems kind of lacking, doesn't it?



However! The ride home was extremely nice. I've been on 32" mudder for as long as I can remember and I don't miss that crazy noise one bit. At first I really liked the hum of the mud tire, but its kinda nice to have some peace and quiet now. Noises aside, the handling was like something out of a dream. I'm sure I'm exaggerating but my tolerance is built up!

So I don't really know what to think at this point. They seem kinda small, they seem kinda... "on-road". They also ride really nice on the road, and they will last me a long time. Wiser men then I have said that long lasting tires can be a curse as well as a blessing. Time will tell I guess. Down the line I want to get a set of 15in wheels with matching tires.

[cowboy63645]

They look good!! I am not a fan of the lift and little tire look, but if i suit's your need's then it can be over looked. I have heard some good thing's about those tires, and they should last you a long time!

[CHIEF BIG RIDGE]

It looks wierd to me. The lift, little tire look is defenintly wierd looking.

[ToyBlaze]

Well, now I know what mine will look like for a little while once I get it back. Same size tires, (Liberators), that still have a lot of life left in them, but once I get the TB back it's getting lifted.

[Doratus]

It looks wierd to me. The lift, little tire look is defenintly wierd looking.

I figured I wouldn't really notice an inch or two.

[lil_freak_66]

sell em to me and go back to some 32's??

[Doratus]

sell em to me and go back to some 32's??

Well I would... but I can't afford to eat the shipping cost. You'd have to pay for shipping twice if you bought them from me.

[MrSmithsTB]

The name of the game is to work with what you've got. New, I am assuming? Better to have smaller & new than larger & used & crap. Give yourself a little time and you will get used to them. And clean those fender wells and frame rails, spray em with a little tire shine(the wells and rails), and they won't be as noticeable until you get used to them.

[EwingJK]

I wanted larger diamater tires without having to do a suspension lift and spacers. I went with Dunlop Grand Treks 245/75/16. The diameter is an inch more than stock 245/70/16. They offer a great ride, no increase in road noise, and excellent hanlding in the sand dunes. The clear the upper ball joint by about a half-inch. The Grand Treks meet my requirements very well.

One thing about your tires that draws attention to them is the white lettering. I don't think the tires would be as catching to the eye if it wasn't for the contrasting colors.

[Doratus]

I wanted larger diamater tires without having to do a suspension lift and spacers. I went with Dunlop Grand Treks 245/75/16. The diameter is an inch more than stock 245/70/16. They offer a great ride, no increase in road noise, and excellent hanlding in the sand dunes. The clear the upper ball joint by about a half-inch. The Grand Treks meet my requirements very well.

One thing about your tires that draws attention to them is the white lettering. I don't think the tires would be as catching to the eye if it wasn't for the contrasting colors.

I know!

I completely flaked on telling them I wanted the black wall out. I'll have to change it, but I've got priorities. I agree with you though.