Upsizing OEM tires

[Skidu1]

My stock front 255's and back 275's are about to be replaced. I'd like a bit more traction. I'm thinking Front 265's and Rear 295's. Is that too much for stock OEM replacement Michelin Pilot Sport AS? Would Rear 285's be enough?

 

[Skidu1]

BTT

 

[EsmeCCarrolLl18]

I'd go with 255 front and 285 rear on the stock wheels. A 285 is safe on the stock 9.5 inch wheels, but a 295 really needs a wider wheel to fit properly. Also keep the rolling diameter difference between front and rear under 1% or you'll risk damaging the transfer case. A 265 front is pushing it on an 8.5 inch wheel and might rub. Are you sticking with the stock wheels?

 

[Skidu1]

Sounds good thanks. Coincidentally I went by Discount Tire today and asked if I needed to replace them yet (they are 6 years old with about 5/32's left and 16k miles). They said they were still safe and not cracked (yet).