Simple Question - Tire Size

[Cole K]

I hit a curb a ruined my wheel yesterday. I am running 285/75/r16 sized tires. I have a spare that is a 265/75/16. Can i run this different sized tire on the front axle with my front differential being okay? As long as i am in 2 wheel drive. Thinking about it, I believe it will be fine, but I want to make sure before i screw something up. Never have had to run different sized tires before. 1989 k1500.

 

[Awest623]

It SHOULD be ok in the short run. I'd take it easy tho and drive it straight to a tire shop. The passenger side axle disconnects from the diff in 2wd

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[evilunclegrimace]

I hit a curb a ruined my wheel yesterday. I am running 285/75/r16 sized tires. I have a spare that is a 265/75/16. Can i run this different sized tire on the front axle with my front differential being okay? As long as i am in 2 wheel drive. Thinking about it, I believe it will be fine, but I want to make sure before i screw something up. Never have had to run different sized tires before. 1989 k1500.

I will not hurt any thing as long as you do not engage 4wd.