Originally posted by MMNIAC:
...I think 255/85/16s would gain you nothing over say a 265/75/16 which can be run with removal of the mud flaps.
If there are reasons to run a thinner tire when something wider would fit I just haven't seen it discussed in this thread yet.
The biggest reason for not going wider is because you don't have clearance for one.
A 255/85 is taller than a 265/75, but not much thinner (10mm!). I think it's a great compromise and I've seen guys with 33x9.5's out in the woods and doin' great.
Originally posted by TJ:
Even a 285/75/16, which is essentially a 33x11.5...is a better choice, as it requires little to no trimming or turn radius loss, and has the same diameter...with a wider section width.
I assume Jeff is running 255/85/16's of course, as he obviously feels they are better than the other choices he had when picking tires.
Yeah, 285s are nice. Also tougher to fit.
I'm running 35's now. I will post pics as soon as she gets outta the shop!
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