I'm new to posting here, but I have used this site for help for years. I apologize if this has been answered already. I read down through several hundred topics and did not come to a definite conclusion.
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I have an orange 2007 Avalanche LT 4WD with 17" wheels and 265/70R17 tires. I have seven of these wheels (4 regular tires, 2 snow tires, and a handy spare). My Avalanche is getting a bit long in the tooth and I am thinking of getting a 2012 (or maybe a 2013, but a 2012 LTZ is in sight). I was wondering if the 2012 (or a 2013) could use the 17" wheels off the 2007. I don't really care about modern appearance and I drive a fair amount in snow, mud, and gravel, so I thought keeping the 17" wheels would be good for me. I am quite happy with them on the 2007. So, would the 17 inchers fit on a 2012 (or 2013) and be safe? I realize that some might eventually need to be replaced due to age, but the 17" aluminum rims have (so far) been quite easy to get.
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Also, I looked up tire dimensions and the 17" ones apparently have around 2.5% greater circumference. Presumably that could introduce a 2.5% error in my speedometer reading (about 1.5mph at 60mph). Is this a significant problem? I wouldn't think so, but I'll listen to input here.
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Apparently the spare on 2012s is the same as my 17" ones, so I would think these should be OK. But maybe Chevy presumes one would not drive much on the spare, so some small deficiency is tolerable for a short while.
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I really like the functionality of my Avalanche. It carries a lot of folks and stinky outdoor gear very well. I hope to be able to drive a newer one for another ten years or so. Sadly not an orange one.
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I have an orange 2007 Avalanche LT 4WD with 17" wheels and 265/70R17 tires. I have seven of these wheels (4 regular tires, 2 snow tires, and a handy spare). My Avalanche is getting a bit long in the tooth and I am thinking of getting a 2012 (or maybe a 2013, but a 2012 LTZ is in sight). I was wondering if the 2012 (or a 2013) could use the 17" wheels off the 2007. I don't really care about modern appearance and I drive a fair amount in snow, mud, and gravel, so I thought keeping the 17" wheels would be good for me. I am quite happy with them on the 2007. So, would the 17 inchers fit on a 2012 (or 2013) and be safe? I realize that some might eventually need to be replaced due to age, but the 17" aluminum rims have (so far) been quite easy to get.
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Also, I looked up tire dimensions and the 17" ones apparently have around 2.5% greater circumference. Presumably that could introduce a 2.5% error in my speedometer reading (about 1.5mph at 60mph). Is this a significant problem? I wouldn't think so, but I'll listen to input here.
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Apparently the spare on 2012s is the same as my 17" ones, so I would think these should be OK. But maybe Chevy presumes one would not drive much on the spare, so some small deficiency is tolerable for a short while.
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I really like the functionality of my Avalanche. It carries a lot of folks and stinky outdoor gear very well. I hope to be able to drive a newer one for another ten years or so. Sadly not an orange one.