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raunch
11-09-2012, 08:04
Unexpectedly, I just purchased a 2000 Suburban, 2500 4x4. Right before I bought the 2000, I had new 285/75/r16s (33") put on my '83. I'd like to put the new tires on the 2000 suburban. I can get leveling kit for the front end and I have been told this will allow the 33s to fit.

Anyone done this? Good, bad, or other? Would you post a pic?

Thanks

trbankii
11-09-2012, 15:17
I've got 285/75R16's on my '93 K2500 without any problems. Two disclaimers, though. First is that I have a snowplow frame on it and the front bumper is pushed forward because of that. I have a feeling that might make a minor difference to things. Second thing is that I bought the truck used, so although it did not have oversize tires on it when I bought it, I have no idea if the PO did anything with the torsion bars. There is no lift or leveling kit on it, though.

AKMark
11-09-2012, 16:35
My 99 (Old body style) K2500 Suburban fits the 285/75R16's on stock rims without a problem.

With 4.10 gears it helped the truck.

raunch
11-14-2012, 13:33
Thanks for the info. Just got the leveling kit installed and it helped enough to put the 33s on. I am a little worried about the loss in gearing from the 30s to the 33s though. I bought the 2000 to pull a trailer and want to keep it pulling like it should. And what about the electronic transmissions-what effect do bigger tires have on those?