What size tires should I put on my 2001 Z71 Chevy Silverado?

[Paul S]

I have a 2001 Chevy Silverado 1500 Z71 4WD.

I recently purchased 4 factory OEM Chevrolet aluminum alloy wheels and centercap. They are size 17x7.5 and the bolt pattern is 6X5.5.

I am torn between these 2 tire sizes: P245/70R17 and P265/70R17
I understand that one is wider than the other. Since my truck is 4wd drive do I buy the wider ones?
Thanks for your help!

 

[willey2000silverado]

There are pros and cons to a wider tire...a wider tire does provide more traction but being wider means its heavier which will affect your fuel. I personally am running the widest tires that would fit on my truck (12.5) and very rarley have issues while off roading but i do pay for it in mpg, but before i lifted my truck i ran 265/70R17 and i loved them!