tire recommendation

[rcaldwel]

I need new tires. My originals are 245/75/16E and I can get a very good deal from a friend on Goodrich Commercial LTs that he has in stock but the size is 235/85/16E. QUESTION.



Would these tires real different because of the 235/85 to the original 245/75?



I need to know ASAP as he is holding them for me.



thanks,



Bob Caldwell

 

[Riflesmith]

The 235/85/R16 tires will be narrower and around 32" tall. The 245/75/R16 tires are around 30. 7" tall. If you are not bothered by a narrower tire, these tires will fit on your stock rims well and should be a good replacement tire for your Ram.

 

[rcaldwel]

tire size difference

Riflesmith



would that difference in size cause the truck to be 2" higher?????



Thanks,



Bob Caldwell

 

[Okie-Go]

It will be a little taller. A lot of people don't realize you lose half the difference on the bottom, the other half on top.

 

[jared1]

Ive got 235s on my truck it will also change the speedo about 4-5%

 

[pwknapp]

JMHO, the BF commercials are junk, lots of flats and didn't last 35k. I tryed them @ 79/ea. had to.

 

[shendren]

EXCELLENT TIRES => MICHELIN

 

[BCFAST]

Look at my sig! When I calculate fuel mileage, I multiply by a factor of 1. 044 to correct. My rpm's are down by about 100 or so. These Michelins have 42k on them now, and look like they've got another 10-15 in them.

 

[pwknapp]

Michelin XPS Traction Good for 80k with consistent rotations.

 

[Alaskaskiff]

My truck speedo was wrong from the factory with 245/75. Tires were garbage and have always preferred 235/85. Changed to those and my speedometer is now correct.