Tire size sure does matter to overall look!

[Rockhounder]

Just got the new tires on, after getting a 2.5 -3 inch lift.(leaf springs said 2.5 but actually raised front 3, and rear blocks were 2.5, raised 2.5)

I knew that I would need to get new sized tires after the lift to make it look better, but didn't realize just how spindly and toy-like the 88 Sub ended up looking after the lift, with the original 31/10.5 r15 tires. The new tires (33/12.5 r15) fit into the wheel wells so much better, and are truly needed to make it look balanced.

Anybody out there have thoughts on what is the best looking lift/tire combo for suburbans if you are not trying to make it look like you are lifting, but instead, just to get increased clearance on the subtle look?

 

[leelikesbikes]

big meats

you need at least a 37 on a fullsize to look cool, its hard to do on an old suburban without alot of lift, but with the right sheetmetal surgery it can be done.

 

[Erik N]

you need at least a 37 on a fullsize to look cool, its hard to do on an old suburban without alot of lift, but with the right sheetmetal surgery it can be done.

Meh. My Burb get lots of compliments. Stock, 255/85's.

 

[Regcabguy]

You reach a point of diminishing returns if you go too big. Less power,fuel economy and paramount to me: braking.

 

[leelikesbikes]

haha

i was joking around in my first post, i think the "look" of a rig should be pretty much at the bottom of the list of priorities for anything but a street queen showtruck:sombrero:

 

[redthies]

Meh. My Burb get lots of compliments. Stock, 255/85's.

Gotta bust ya here Erik... Your 255s are actually taller than the OPs 33s by about 1/2". (Yours is perfect in the "KISS" philosophy).

 

[MikeCG]

REally? I had 33's on my 83 K5 blazer. They're a pain in the but to find in my area. No one stocks them. 32's and 34's are everywhere, but 33x12.5x15 is special order.