Tall & Skinny 235 / 85/ 16?
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Tall & Skinny 235 / 85/ 16?
I'm running a 2000 SuperCab 4x2 with auto tranny on the stock 235/75/16's (29" dia.). I'm wondering if going up to 235/85/16's (which have a 31" dia.) is going to throw my speedo, ABS and tranny out big time or is the difference too little to notice or care.
PS: I've got over 130,000 miles on it and the warranty long gone. just wanted something to handle the rural roads in my area.
Thanks,
PS: I've got over 130,000 miles on it and the warranty long gone. just wanted something to handle the rural roads in my area.
Thanks,
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I went from 235/65/16 to 31-12.50-16 and had a 5 mile diff at around 55. If you have a chip just make the tire changes in the program and it will do that for you or buy a truspeed speedo calibrator and it will fix all the problems that you talk about and it just wires in using (4) wires, for 186.90 free shiping
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Originally Posted by APT
Why do you want to do this? Increased ride hight/clearance?
That's about a 32" tire, which is fine for stock 2wd trucks. i'd just go with 265/75R16 to increase both width and height. It will ride better/better control.
That's about a 32" tire, which is fine for stock 2wd trucks. i'd just go with 265/75R16 to increase both width and height. It will ride better/better control.
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Akheloce, Maybe because you got an LT 1-play tire vs. a p-rated low pressure tire? Or, maybe you just got a better tire than you had before. I have no problems with any of those attributes (except ride) with my 285/70R17 (33") tires. plus, living in AK, you probably get more snow for which skinny tires are better, all else equal. I really have a hard time beliving the size (alone) has that much affect on how the truck feels.
Raoul, do you mean 275/85/16?
Raoul, do you mean 275/85/16?