2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Running 235/85 tires

[snowman]

Does anybody run the 235/85 tire? What kind of experience?

 

[willyslover]

all stock 01. 5 Dually are that size... many older [pre 01. 5] have upgraded the 215's to 235'... it's a good tire but leaves a ton of space in the well

 

[Pit Bull]

They are stock on 2000 thru 2002 3500's work great.

 

[snowman]

What size wheel are they running. Will a 16X7 clear the brakes on a 2500? What about offset?

 

[willyslover]

the issue is disc brakes v/s non disc... the disc require the larger offset rims, allowing the 235's from the factory. .

and you are talking Dually's aren't you ?

 

[snowman]

No, I have the 2500. There are simply more tires and better prices with the 235/85. I just cannot imagine that the 1 inch difference from the 265/75 can be that big. Afterall, no matter what size the tire, the same amount would hit the ground for a given inflation.



The tire makers say 7" is the biggest for a 235/85, but the tire sellers say 16X8 is okay. What is the consenus? I cannot find the specs for the wheels I have now or any others that Dodge used for the 2500.

 

[willyslover]

Snowman... sooo sorry I was thinking you were asking about Dual wheel info... the duals are 16x6. 5 and don't know off hand what the back spacing is.





look around this link and see if you can get any info you might need



http://www.alcoawheels.com/light/lituratur/images/LTFit-ScrnRes_01-24-02.pdf

 

[ronco]

Snowman,



Your factory wheel dimensions are located on the sticker in the door jam. Same sticker with VIN, max axle loads and gross vehicle weight rating and tires size truck was equipped with. Usually says 16X6 1/2. If you do not have factory wheels, this is no good.



Ronco



PS Tell Bandit "Hello" for me!

 

[snowman]

Thanks for the link I will give it a try. My jamb says 16X7. 5, but Dodge says 16X8. It seems like it would be easy to get these things right!



When I catch up with the Bandit, me and Fred will relay the good will.



Thanks