2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission What is the max tire width I can look at for my dually?

[Cowboy Medic]

In reality I want tall narrow tires. Would really like to go with something along the lines of the BF goodrich all terrains. I drive in a lot of snow and dirt raods and want good traction. but still want a fairly decent run on the highway as well. Any of you fellow 3500 types want to fill me in on your experiences I would appreciate it.



Jon

 

[moparguy]

The max cross section width (as I recall from a article in the TDR mag 3 or so years ago) has been listed at 9. 4 ". The largest tire most run is 235-85-16.



If you can come up with a set of wheels off a 2001 dually, which comes stock with 235s, then you can go to a 255-85-16. That can put you in 33" diameter territory.

 

[Cowboy Medic]

I have aftermarket KMC rims. right now I have the 235's but next time around was looking to maybe go a little taller but it isn't necessary, just want to have as much info as possible

 

[peewee]

I have cooper 255/85/16 ST. No problems yet.

 

[willyslover]

I believe that the pack problem would be way too much with the 255's on the spacing of a 99 rim... . think the '01's [rim] might be the way to go if you can find them... the post from peewee is a non snow guy from florida... not the best advise for a snow rig with your backspacing IMHO

 

[Pit Bull]

Go with Michelin XPS Tractions in the 235/85/16 size. You can see them on Tire Rack.com. They are all steel retread-able tires with a aggressive tread design. These are heavy duty commercial truck tires. I think if my memory services me Willyslover is running them on his truck and likes them.

 

[me4osu]

I'd stay with the 85 aspect ratio

To keep them from holding rocks, then flinging them through your fenders on the highway.



I have Michelin LTX MX 235-85-R16s. I have not run them in snow (obviously), but they clean-out very nicely in mud. Deep tread with siping for better wear and wet pavement traction too.

 

[willyslover]

as Pit Bull stated I run the 235x85x16 load range E on my dually ['01. 5 and also on the old rig which was a 98. 5 with the same size on them with no clearance issues or snow pack issues]. . and yes I like them a lot. . they do well in our Sierra Cement snow [very wet and heavy snow . . turns to ice quick where not plowed soon]. . they do quite well in the mountain terrain I drive. . and I love the way they wear as they are a commercial tire with very tuff side walls and do not lean over [empty or fully loaded]. . I live up a very steep road that is very twisty and narrow aprox 3/4 mile up... in very heavy snow pre plow I have been up the road that I didn't get the plow on soon enough and wondered IF I was going to get it to my house. . never stuck yet . lots of guys say their dually are not good in the snow, I haven't had a problem yet with either of my rigs and have had the XPS tires on both of them... just drive it like you would any rig in foul weather and it's a non issue... ... 1. note. . I do have limited slip and the SS traction bars to stop the hop in the snow and that made a big improvement in the traction !!

I get 60K+ miles on these tires driving them like a slot car [read in I drive hard in the turns and don't wear out the tires but grind them off ]