2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission tires again

[MJaynes]

i read all i can find here on tires. i would like something taller than the 265/75/16 that it came with... but not wider(if possible) in e load range.

truck is 2002 2500 4wd s. w. b. with tow pkg. 4. 1 gears does anyone have any new ideas... or any ideas for that. thanks in advance. mike in w. n. c.

 

[sam616g]

I looked at as many of the major tire manufacturer's websites and the only thing I can find are 255/85-16's. Most measure out to be right about 33" tall and come only in a D-load rating.

What I have also found out is that Actual size does vary considerably from manufacturers listing. Some 33" tires measure 32" and some 35" tires measure out to only 33".

At this point I pretty content to stay with 255/85's until I can find something tall and narrow and not an overly aggressive mud tire.

 

[Fishin Guide]

You could look at the 285/75-16. I know this does not meet your no wider requirement, but you can get load range 'E'. A 265 is 10. 43" wide and the 285 is 11. 22" wide. So, a little less than 1" in width and the rating you want. And only half of that width is added to each side of the wheel. Can you afford to have about 3/8" additionnal width to the outside of your current setup?



I am going with that size in a Toyo M-55 when these wear out.



Dave

 

[TJany]

as you go up in height, the lighter lod rated tires usually have about the same weight rating if i recall corrrectly... for instance if you go with a cooper discoverer LT in 255/85 they are "D" rated tires, but the weight rating is 3000 pounds, similarly the "E" rated tire in 235/85 is rated to 3042 pounds... maybe an extra 84 pounds is comforting, but not enough to make a difference for me



Tim

 

[TJany]

on a side note, the same type tire in a 285/75 is "D" rated to 3305 pounds. I'd look at the weight rating, not just the letter

 

[Fishin Guide]

on a side note, the same type tire in a 285/75 is "D" rated to 3305 pounds. I'd look at the weight rating, not just the letter

True, but from my personal experience, generally, 'E' rated tires have a stiffer sidewall and handle heat better.



I have cooked some 'D' range tires on extended hauls and I have never had a problem with any of the 'E' rated tires.



Of course, there are many more tires replaced with 'D' tires than the 'E' rated I'm guessing.



Dave