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[weldin fool]

just wanted too say hey,new too sight have a couple a questions this is my daily driver before and after paint,going too go with 245/75/16 instead of the 235,s that i have now any thoughts on this thx

 

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[Alvin in AZ]

going too go with 245/75/16 instead of the 235,s
that i have now any thoughts on this thx

Yeah, I got thoughts on that. LOL

My thoughts are always a concern with the wheel width.
How wide are your wheels? And 16" diameter correct?

Address that first, then we'll go from there on their "final
drive ratio changing effect" later.

You've been welcomed enough, lets get down to business.

Alvin in AZ

 

[Beach66Bum]

When I bought my truck it came with 245/75R16 tires. These are Not a good tire if you plan on using your truck for anything other than just cruz'in. They fit just fine on the factory steel 16" rim, but there is more than a 2 size difference from the factory 235/85R16. If you want the look of the wider stance the 245's give, go up to the 265/75R16's instead. You will have both the width and factory height back, so there will be no change in the gearing or speedo readings, etc. I will post a pick if you like...

 

[Alvin in AZ]

When I bought my truck it came with 245/75R16 tires. These are Not a good
tire if you plan on using your truck for anything other than just cruz'in. They
fit just fine on the factory steel 16" rim, but there is more than a 2 size
difference from the factory 235/85R16. If you want the look of the wider
stance the 245's give, go up to the 265/75R16's instead. You will have both
the width and factory height back, so there will be no change in the gearing
or speedo readings, etc. I will post a pick if you like...

All this information laid out pretty and no mention of wheel width...
http://members.shaw.ca/jbarge/tires.html
...as if wheel width doesn't matter. :/

The factory wheels are 7x16"?

265/75R16's need 8" wide wheels if you want 'em to handle good.

Alvin in AZ