changing to a narrower wheel tire combo

[MDF99]

Right now I have 33x12. 5x16. 5 BFG ATs on my truck that hang out of the wheel wells and scratch up my truck w/ thrown debris. I'd like to change to a narrower wheel and tire combo that'll preserve the finish on my truck and do better in the snow. I'm looking at the Alcoa Classic or LTS wheels in 16x7 w/ 4. 29" backspacing, what size tire will not hang out of the wheel well with these wheels? I'd like to go with a tall tire. Thanks.

 

[stevek]

I have the Alcoa LTS wheels with 285/75/16 tires and love 'em...

 

[markdixon]

I have the LTS wheels with 285-75-16 and they stick out in the front I'm thinking of going to 255-85-16 or I'm going to buy some fender flairs.

 

[MDF99]

Stevek; do you or anyone else have a side view of your truck w/ the LTS wheels? I'd like to see them mounted up before I buy. Thanks.

 

[markdixon]

Sad to say I have a digital camera but I do not know how to put pictures on this web page. Is it hard to do?

 

[stevek]

Gimmie a day and I'll take some more for ya... . shot your email address at -- email address removed -- might be a tad easier.

 

[markdixon]

Did you get my email containing the pictures you reqested?

 

[Cooker]

I would like to chime in here too as an owner of Alcoa LTS wheels. I also have 285/75/16's on them and I agree they do stick out in the front a little bit. I'll see if I can dig up some pictures. I would take some now, but the the wheels are in the basement for the winter

 

[Gordon Maney]

I have Cooper 255-85 tires on my original alloy wheels (a 2001, single wheel 2500), and they work really well. When they are finally worn out, I will buy another set just like them.

 

[markdixon]

How many miles did you get out of the 255-85-16 coopers?

 

[Gordon Maney]

Currently I am at about 35,500 miles, and they are still quite good.

 

[MDF99]

Mark, yes I just looked at the pictures of your wheels. They look great! Thanks for your help!



Matt