Tire question for Dually owners

[Augustus]

Front tire blew out last night, need to get some new ones, I am running 255/85/R16's, anyone have some suggestions for brands, I need to get the narrowest ones, the duals in the rear need some more space between them. I saw a set of Cooper Discoverers on a truck, they had plenty of space between the duals, and I don't think he had a set of wheel spacers. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 

[moparguy]

This may be old news, but... . on 2000 or 2001 models, the standard tire size on the 3500's was upgraded to 235-85-16. The wheels on these trucks have more off-set, allowing 255-85-16's to be run without a clearance problem with most 255's.



I'm looking for at least 4 of these late model wheels if anyone needs to clean out the garage.



Thanks, Ronnie

 

[Bob Cochran]

Well I have 18,000 my trucks and factory Goodyears. Unlike others mine seem to be wearing fime. When I buy some new ones they will be Michlens as I have bought them in the past for all kinds of vehicles and for me they work the best. My stock tires are 235 85R 16 E load rated. Hope this helps a little.

 

[gitchesum]

I'm running a set of 7. 50 X 16. They are made by Eldorado. They are as tal las a 235/85, and only as wide as a 215/85. I've got 11,000 miles on mine and the tread depth is about 1/32 lower than it was at brand new. Pics of them are on my website.

 

[Augustus]

What I am looking for is a set of tires that are as tall as the 255/85's but skinny enough to put on a dually. I am kind of used to the size of the tires now and hate to go down a size. I may have to look at a set of wheel spacers, but I do not want to weaken the rear end. Any ideas, or has anyone had any experience with wheel spacers?

 

[Augustus]

What about 245's, has anyone tried a set of these on a dually?

 

[Extreme1]

245-75 would be too wide

Althought my spare is one(previous owner). I've never had it bolted up.



245-75 works out to be about 30 1/2" tall x 9 5/8" wide. Different brands will vary.

 

[Hookemupman]

What brand of 255x85x16 are you running?I am thinking of going with the B. F GOODWRENCH mud terrain,but would like anyones input on how they like them.

 

[ToolManTimTaylor]

Love 'em!

BFG's have been nothing but good to me over the last 10 years or so (All I have ever run on anyhthing from 35" on down)

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[BigCarl64]

ToolManTimTaylor,



I am considering putting on the same tire. How well do they handle on the road, and how is the noise level?



Thanks!

 

[John Berger]

I've got a 4x2 1999 dually and will be needing tires soon. How big can I go without having to put spacers on?

 

[moparguy]

John, about 2 or 3 years ago there was a lot of discussion about this in the TDR mag. The number I recall was 9. 4" of cross section width as being the max safe size for our duallys. The 2000 and 2001 can go wider.

 

[ToolManTimTaylor]

Welp,

Originally posted by BigCarl64

ToolManTimTaylor,

How well do they handle on the road, and how is the noise level?

Thanks!

Welp the Cummins is louder,

and they handle like a one ton truck on tires. All kidding aside I love 'em snow is not a problem at all (Rip thru it) and as far as I am concerned I never thought about the "Handeling" part do you mean any pulling = No any vibrations= No but all in all great on and off road (SHINE in the later of the two)

 

[SOLER]

Spacers?

ToolManTimTaylor



Did you have to use any spacers to run those tires?

 

[ToolManTimTaylor]

nope...........

None whatsoever..... At least on the 01's. Just mount~em+Roll ~em

 

[Chaw]

I am about to switch to the 255/85-16's very soon. I am considering the Dunlop Radial Rovers. I would love to run the BFG AT's, but they only make the MT's in that size. I have found the Dunlops for about $109. 00 locally.