What size tires can I use? 16x8

[hammong]

My Y2K 2500 came with the 265x75 (might be 265x70) 16" tires. What's the best option for replacement size with BFG A/T tires? I wouldn't mind getting a taller tire without sacrificing width, to fill out the wheel well a little better.

I rarely tow, but want nothing less than load range D, prefer range E tires.

Ideas? Suggestions?

Greg

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[Forrest]

Greg,

Ck out the mine on https://www.turbodieselregister.com/ubb//Forum3/HTML/003117.html

Those are 235x85's on 16x8's

 

[PUFF00]

Greg,

I had 295/75 BFG AT's on 16x8 Ultra wheels on my 2500. They looked great. A little wide, but still looked good. Load rating D (3415 lbs. @ 85 psi).

I still have them and would like to sell them, if you are interested.

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[This message has been edited by PUFF (edited 05-18-2001). ]

 

[OILBRNR]

I'm not positive, but if your talking about putting new shoes on your stock aluminum rims I *think* that they are 16x7's not 8's.

Your subject line read 16x8's.

I just put on 16x8 Alocas like Forrests' with 285/75's BFGs and I'm real happy. Well except for the clearance between the tires and the Mopar mud flaps. They're gonna hit offroading.

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'99 2500 4x4 • SB • QC • 3. 54 • LSD • AT • Leather • 16x8 M/T Alcoa Challengers • 285/75 BFG A/Ts • Mag-Hytec • Westach Guages • Line-X • Luverne Nerfs • Tommy Gate

Towing:
'99 28' Airstream Excella (~7000# dry)
'69 24' IMP Inca Twin Screw (~6000# wet)

 

[Neal Cassady]

If your truck has the WDZ option the dealer book lists them as -

WDZ - Wheels 16 x 8. 0 Forged Aluminum

I think most of the newer SLT and SLT+ trucks have those wheels.

Dave

 

[TMc]

Anybody looking to sell their stock 16x8 aluminium rims ?? I like the looks better than my "96" chrome wheels.

 

[Cooker]

TMc,
The newer stock 16x8 wheel won't fit your 96 without modifications to the front an rear brakes. I like the newer wheels too, but IMO it's not worth the headache to put them on an older truck. It's easier to buy aftermarket wheels.

Ryan

 

[Okie-Go]

The aluminum wheels are 16x8 on the new ones. I would like to have 2 more to run mud grips in the winter. Most places think they are gold instead of aluminum. The new wheels will not work on the older trucks. I just put new wheels on a 98 and the 01 wheels wouldn't fit on it to trade while at the dealer. I kinda like these after getting used to them.

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