265-75-R16's on a dually

[DManey]

Lookin to get a little wider tread on my dually. . Will dual 265-75's rub??

Thanks,

Derek

 

[ToolManTimTaylor]

Yes. On a 99 without SPACERS (Personally against them for reasons) you can fit 235/85's on the stock 99 rims. 01+ rims 255/85's will fit stock no rubbing.

 

[JJ Jackson]

Hey Derek, I had a set of 265 75 16's before and they just barely rub . I have a 1/4" aluminum spacer between the rims I purchased from the tire store and never had any problems.

I switched to 255 85 16's, They are about 2 inches taller and the same width. That would work good with your 4:10 gears.

Tire manufacturers vary so much that one set of tires will rub and one won't with identical sizing, so you'll have to measure the width of each tire or have a tire dealer willing to mount and dismount tires for you so you can decide how much rub is acceptable.

I have had duals rub for 4 years without any problem, even with a 4000lb camper and a 25 ft trailer behind that. Just make sure to run plenty of air pressure and you'll do fine... ... Jim

 

[JJ Jackson]

Ooooops, I just noticed Tim's reply. I am stating personal expierience so you will have to decide if it is safe. My Les Schwab tire store had no problem mounting them for me and I have asked numerous people who do the same thing and I always got the thumbs up. Idon't mean to rub Tim the wrong way just giving my honest expirience. No stories required, I'm not gonna hi-jack your thread Derek. Sorry Tim... ... . Jim

 

[GW01]

spacers

jj. i amlooking for spacers for my 99 dually. were did you buy them.

 

[Holzarbeiter]

NAPA has the 1/4" spacers for about 10 bucks or so, give them a call