2016 Chevy Silverado LTZ Z71

[ThundahBeagle]

That's a K1500 you've got there. LT tires are of course very good and very rugged. Might I suggest a load range C as opposed to load range E. The Load range C will be a little bit lighter. Not quite as rugged as an E range but certainly more robust that a street tire.

As for me a recently went with the standard BFG AT KO 2's (probably the last opportunity to by the 2's) and I love them. 285's on the GM steely 17 inch 7 spoke rims. They've been great all winter with very little MPG penalty, unless I put my foot in it

 

[D45]

I run LT295/70R18 Falken ATW3 on my 2500HD. Great tire, but those are all big heavy tires. Tires are a big expense anymore. But they sure last longer.

That's a 34.5" tire, not interested....

 

[watrboy]

That's a 34.5" tire, not interested....

Yes, that is what the spec says. But in real life I set my speedometer adjustment for 33.25 to read correctly and it is spot on. if I was to do over, I would probably have done the LT275/70R18. Narrower tire in a slightly smaller profile. I have gone through the front end, replacing UCA, upgraded the steering, and shocks. The tires and pickup drive great and it goes where I want it to. I really like the Chevy platform and have driven fleet trucks up to 200K with nothing more than regular maintenance.
I really like your build.

 

[D45]

I am currently leaning towards a 305/65R18, that is roughly 33.60" x 12.20"

The current size 295/65R18 is roughly 33.10" x 11.80"

The 305 size is also about $450 cheaper than a 295

 

[D45]

Interesting weight increase also

295s are roughly 60-63 pounds each

305s are roughly 68-72 pounds each