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PointSevenFive 08-31-2005, 03:15 PM I need new tires. I would love to get some wider wheels, bigger tires and get them flush looking with the fenders. But I can't afford that. So I will end up just replacing my tires. I keep toying with the idea of getting 265's instead of 245's. I can get a real good deal on some Dunlop Radial Rover ATs 245/75/16. Is there an advantage besides asthetics to a little wider tire?;) JRKRACE 08-31-2005, 03:43 PM Basically for looks....I went from 245 to 285's and will probably end up at 265's....Not that that helps... ob_1jr 08-31-2005, 04:02 PM Mostly for looks, but it did make my truck ride a little better since I have more sidewall now. Also, I had to change tires because the stockers weren't good on snow and ice. The first time I hit the brake (lightly) it sent the truck into a 360 spin. I have already rolled a truck and didn't want to lose this one too. IMO 285s were night and day difference in the snow and ice. More friction on the road. I lost maybe 1 mpg by moving up in size. McRat 08-31-2005, 04:07 PM If you get E-Rated road tires, stepping up to 265 will save you some fuel because it will drop your freeway RPM some. Especially helpful if you drive 75mph alot. ski1 08-31-2005, 05:01 PM more clearance for the under carriage, unless its a street queen softer ride in my case, with 315s but that is too large for really heavy towing. if they were cheaper than my 315s, i would run a 285 as it is probably the best overall size...... txguppy 09-01-2005, 03:09 PM All of the above plus a larger tire contact patch area= better traction. modified 09-01-2005, 11:57 PM More rear axle load capacity or safety factor, (6830 lbs vs 6084 lbs), assuming you mount them on a rim 7-8" wide, and one rated for at least 3415 lbs. dieseldan723 09-02-2005, 12:14 AM I was at the tire shop on Monday. I told the guy I wanted 285/75/16 height but not so wide. He told me to get 255/85/16. Do they make such a thing? I like the height but not sooooo wide!!!!!! BlueOx03 09-02-2005, 12:28 AM I was at the tire shop on Monday. I told the guy I wanted 285/75/16 height but not so wide. He told me to get 255/85/16. Do they make such a thing? I like the height but not sooooo wide!!!!!! Yep http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Compare1.jsp?width=255%2F&ratio=85&diameter=16&startIndex=0&search=true&pagelen=20&pagenum=1&pagemark=1&x=77&y=7&RunFlat=All I didn't see any in E though, so you may want to check other sites ect.... modified 09-02-2005, 09:20 AM I've heard of others here, (some time ago), running a Dunlop Radial Rover 255/85/16, on our stock PYO's are wide enough to mount them. But if load capacity is an issue, these appear to be Load Range "D", which probably is a lower weight rating, and less plys. Search net for more tire specs. PointSevenFive 09-10-2005, 01:55 PM I went ahead and told my pal to order those 245/75/16 Dunlops. The ones I got are E rating 10 plys. I read a couple of reviews (after I ordered of course) that these tires wear somewhat fast. Well s**t! hehe It is not like the stock bridgestones didn't wear on me fast. I have 35K miles and could probably have used new tires at 25K. We shall see...:eek: | ||