What tire width?

[ilplumber]

Hello fellow members,

I would like to put an aggressive mud tire on my truck. No taller though. Truck is already plenty high for the gooseneck trailer. Would like as wide of a tire as will fit on the factory aluminum rim. Any input on size and brand of tire would be appreciated.



As a sidenote they are working on a 3500 dodge on TNN as I type. Installing air-ride





ilplumber

 

[Reddog1]

To buy or not to buy

Good luck on your search. I searched for information for over a year. Unfortunately, it appears that there is only manufacture propaganda and each of our personal opinions.



I found a more logical question would be which tire should I not buy.



Loosely stated, a so-called 40000 to 50000 mile tire is the most typical, usually at about 90 to 120 dollars each. Spend more or less, and you should have a good reason. I have been told time and again, more often than not, tread pattern is more for eye appeal than for application.



Consider buying a tire that has been on the market for three or more years, national brand (warranty in NY, Calif. and in between) and for our trucks a load range E.



Keep in mind a specialty tire may do a great job in one application, and do lousy in another.





Wayne

 

[ilplumber]

What is the maximum width that will fit on the factory wheel?

 

[SS]

ilplumber,



The 2000 Tire and Rim Association Year Book shows up to 315's approved for 8. 0" Rims. LT315/55R16 and LT315/75R16 are both listed and there may be more sizes available now. It also shows 32 x 11. 50-15LT approved for 8. 0" rims (does not show any 16" sizes in the book. ) These are the minimum rim sizes - the recommended rim is wider. Generally, 265's - 295's recommend an 8. 0" wheel. Kind of generic, but I hope this is what you're after.

 

[ilplumber]

Thanks for the reply. Thats a good start for me.

ilplumber

 

[Goddard]

if you have a remington tire dealer in your area, check out a set of remington mud brutes. they have been around for quite a while. a lot of then running around in this area. very good traction in all situations and all i know of have got good milage out of theirs. something to check out...

 

[PRout]

I have the same tire as the Remington Mud Brutes. Mine are the Dunlop Mud Rovers - exactly same tire, different name.



These are great tires. Theyre not all that loud, and handle fine on the street. They BITE excellent off-road (mud, desert hard pack, rock climbing, sand, snow).



They handle rain w/ no prob, and I read in one review, that theyre better than most on ice (which I for one, dont care to test that theory).



There are other good brands also, but I personally like these muds over the BFG's for value. You still cant beat the BFG for an A/T tire though. Its all opinion, and this is just one option.



285/75r16's fit on stock rims, no prob. Also, Ive noticed that size seems to have the best load ratings in most tires.



If you stay away from wider tires, you'll bite better in the snow, and I hear mud also. Also, wider tires seem to have lower load ratings & do run hotter in the summer while towing.

 

[Reddog1]

Hey guys, be careful when you use the term “stock rim” or “factory wheel”. Some “stock rims” or “factory wheels” are 6. 5 inches wide, others are 8 inch and others? Best indicate specifically what wheel width you are talking about. When I shopped for tires, I was under the impression there was only one wheel width, 8 inches. I measured mine and discovered they were only 6. 5 inches. Lots of difference.



Ilplumber, your signature suggest you have a ¾ ton, whereas you post states “they are working on a 3500 dodge”. Typically, the 3500 would run duals. You probably should clarify weather or not you are dealing with duals and what is your stock wheel width.



My understanding is the 6. 5-inch wide wheel is limited to a maximum of 235/85/16 tire.



Use care if you are buying for a dually. Too wide, and they rub. Been there and done that. Looked great without a load.





Wayne

 

[PRout]

Reddog, good point.



I'm talking about the stock 2-peice steel rims, w/ the chrome trim rings. I believe they are 6. 5" wide (but not positive).



Mine originally came w/ the 245/75r16 michelins. They handle 285/75r16 tires w/ no prob. Went ove 65k miles on the last set of bfg's.

 

[A. Brown]

someone please tell me how to measure setback.

 

[Rob Thomas]

It's the distance from the back of the bolt pattern, to the rim edge( where the bead is), lay a straight edge across the backside of the rim, and measure to the backside of the bolt pattern.



Later, Rob