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H3 Tires
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Jack_M
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You will have no problem with that size I run that size in a BFG all terrain. I'm actually kinda glad I did not go with the 315/75R16 It's a dog now I can't imagine it with 35's on it.
Jack_M
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This is a bad pic but will give you an idea of what 285/75R16's will look like.
Enter Hummer
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That green looks awesome. You dont see many in green.
Also, you have to remember that the bigger tire you get, the harder they are to balance. If I was purely offroading my truck, I would easily put 315/75/16 on but my little I5 might not agree on road.
Also, you have to remember that the bigger tire you get, the harder they are to balance. If I was purely offroading my truck, I would easily put 315/75/16 on but my little I5 might not agree on road.
Jack_M
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By dog I mean a kid on a bicycle could probably pass me! I travel a lot for my job and I notice my trans is always looking for a gear whenever there is a slight slope. highway gas mileage is usually right around 16 MPG on the 285/75R16 tires I can't complain about that. but if I am merging onto the freeway and there is a semi close its just better to let him pass me.
Jack_M
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You will like what you picked out! it will look good and get most places you want to go!
Enter Hummer
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Good luck with the rebuild. 3 months away from your hummer, thats tough.
Schwarttzy
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Get the 315/75R16, the H3 is a 4x4 Off-Road orientated vehicle. I recommend buying a race car, if you want to go fast.
Really like the green:thumbs:
True, 285s may only throw the speedo off a little coming from 265s (as speed increases) but going to 315s will really throw the speedo off as well as cause the trans to "hunt", especially in OD. I have owned many lifted Chevy, Dodge, and Ford trucks/SUV with oversized tires (35s, 37s, 38s) and had to use a programmer or speed calibration device to eliminate the "hunting" issue on all of them. You don't want a transmission hunting all the time unless you enjoy rebuilding/replacing it. I love the look of 315s on the H3 but if I can't calibrate for it on my 06, I will just have to be happy with 285s.Good luck with what ever you decide.
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H3TDave
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285/75/16 on mine with torsion bars cranked.
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GreatDaneHummer
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This is a true 35.20x12.5R17 tire on 17" rims. For them to no longer rub I have a 1" body lift and the front torsion bars lifted / replaced etc. Stick to the 285's unless you want lots of work to follow with it. Also, check the weight of the tire you are buying. Each one is different for example: Wrangler mt/r 35" tires weigh 64 lbs but the Pitbull Rockers weigh 85 lbs and yes you do notice the difference.
