I am going to replace the stock tires on my 3500 and want to use Goodyear Wrangler Dura Trac 235/85R 16. Does anyone know if the back tires will rub or will I need a spacer? If I do need a spacer then I am going to go with a bigger tire.

If you tow you will need spacers with 235s

How are the BFG's? Those are my second choice?

We have 23 K on our BFG TA Commericals. The tires seem to be good and drive good and quiet.
chevman

I have Michelin LTX M&S's on my truck, 30,000 miles on them and they still look almost brand new. Believe when I need tires again, I'll go with the Michelins. Great tire.

I Have BFG Commercial T/A's on my truck and I love them.

I have the Michelin all steel XPS Commercial Rib. You will see these on a lot of commercial light trucks, police vehicles, ambulances, etc. A little pricey, but strong, long lasting, and quiet. I have over 70k miles on mine and still have at least 30-40k to go I would say. I'm glad I got these because I probably would have already been through a couple sets of cheaper tires, and it would have actually cost more. I rotate every 4-6k miles and keep them at 70 psi (nitrogen) all around.

Since they have an all steel carcass, they can also be re-treaded if desired. I believe they make the same tire with a more aggressive off-roadish tread, but for the dually I would recommend the rib. Here is a link if I'm allowed to post it:

http://www.michelinman.com/tires/light-truck/xps-rib/

Good luck, -Bret

I have the Michelin all steel XPS Commercial Rib. You will see these on a lot of commercial light trucks, police vehicles, ambulances, etc. A little pricey, but strong, long lasting, and quiet. I have over 70k miles on mine and still have at least 30-40k to go I would say. I'm glad I got these because I probably would have already been through a couple sets of cheaper tires, and it would have actually cost more. I rotate every 4-6k miles and keep them at 70 psi (nitrogen) all around.

Since they have an all steel carcass, they can also be re-treaded if desired. I believe they make the same tire with a more aggressive off-roadish tread, but for the dually I would recommend the rib. Here is a link if I'm allowed to post it:

http://www.michelinman.com/tires/light-truck/xps-rib/

Good luck, -Bret

Do you have the XPS RIBS or the XPS Tractions? I've also looked at the RIBS. I put them on an 04' Coachmen 3 slide Somerset 5er that I owned before trading for the HR, TALK ABOUT THICK SIDEWALL. It's an awesome tire, but didn't know of anyone running them on their truck, (I'd need 6 of them), but do they have pretty good traction? Good in water, snow? Just curious, I may go with them "when" I'll need some more tires and I think it's hard to beat Michelin, been using them for 20 years or more.

On edit: Answered my own question and opened your link...my bad...those are the RIBS...would still like to know how they handle in rain or snow. I do like the looks of the XPS Tractions also

They have superb dry traction (lots of rubber touching the pavement with that tread pattern) and at least very good wet traction. I have driven in the wet/rain often but I am also always careful in the rain so I've never really tested the limits. I've driven quite a bit in the snow and ice in Utah with no problems, however, again, I am always cautious in those conditions. I suspect the XPS Tractions would be better in mud and snow, but for mostly towing/highway I suspect that tire life and fuel mileage would probably suffer somewhat. The XPS Tractions are definately a nice looking tire, though. I would probably have gotten those if I spent more time off the pavement or in mostly snow and mud conditions. Take care, -Bret

Thanks for the extra input. I don't get in any big hurry when it's raining and the snow doesn't amount to much here. I was just wondering if the tread design was "agressive" enough to get you though some water and some snow. I know they would be ideal for towing, and I tow a heavy 5er.
Believe I'll look at them when I decide to change tires on my truck..again, thanks.

How are the BFG's? Those are my second choice?
I hate my BFG's
They wear very fast.
But they are made in America, so that is what I buy since they are E rated

I have 235/85/16s and tow a 20K lb toy hauler and they have never rubbed. No spacer needed. Now if you went any wider I would say definitely need a spacer.