2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Tire experts needed

[Bud Fox]

Hello



My Goodyear 305 70 16 are in need of replacement after 18,000.

I am looking at the Toyo 305 70 16. Can someone tell me the difference in width from a 295 to a 305. And has anyone come across any good deals recently on tires that they can tell me about. Also for confirmation, my 98 stock wheel size is 6"wide correct??



Thanks

 

[CRSmith]

The 305 and 295 are the section width in millimeters. The tread width will be a little narrower than the section width. So, the 305 is 1 centimeter (10 millimeters or 0. 39 inches) wider than the 295. The 70 or 75 is the aspect ratio in percentage. If you have a 305 70 r16, multiply . 7 times 305 to get the distance from the tread to the wheel edge (sidewall height). If you have a 295 75 r16, multiply . 75 times the 295 to get sidewall height. I wonder why Pmetric sizing mixes inches for the rim and millimeters for the width??

I think your steel rim size is 6. 5".

Procomp tires are buy 3, get 1 free right now, but they are priced $191 for a 315 75 r16. That's about $30 per tire on the spendy side. I think a 315 should cost about 160-165?

 

[Bud Fox]

thanks



what year did the 16x8 come out and will the new 17"rims from an 03 fit a 98??

 

[BillGotthelf]

Yes the lug pattern on the 2003 is the same as my 99. The smaller wheels from my 99 will not fit on the 2003- the brakes are to big.

 

[Cooker]

2000 was the first year of the 16x8 Alloy wheels. They will not fit a 1998 without modifications to the truck. The 2003 17x8 should fit fine.