235 85 16 tires, what are you guys running?

lawnspecialties wrote:

Robert6401 wrote:
I have verified that the wheels on the rig I'm buying are 8-lug. So the craigslist wheels should work. Not crazy about the inch and a half diameter difference (the Westlakes are smaller), but the price is pretty good i would think. I've also confirmed with the seller of the wheels and tires that they are still available. You guys think I should jump on them? Even if I eventually need to get taller tires, I'll have more options that will handle the weight with a 17.5" wheel, right?

I'm also watching to see if anyone else has a comment on why or why not you should jump on these. The first time I saw the ad, I wished they would have worked for me. But for starters, I have a triple axle and two more new wheels and tires would have ruled that idea out.

As you stated, the only negative I really see is the tire size. But everything else is so much stronger than what most of us here on this forum have.

Also, make 100% sure the lugs fit. My guess is the distance between lugs on an 8 lug wheel is going to be the same but that's not true on 4 and 5 lug wheels. The distances can vary. That would be terrible if you come up here and buy them and when you get home, they don't fit.

Keep us posted.

One thing I hadn't thought of is that there are 2 different lug/stud diameters available also on 17.5 wheels. I think they can either be 9/16 or 5/8. I noticed when I have looked them up there is usually a choice for the 2 different sizes. So the OP needs to know what size stud he has on his RV and make sure those that are on sale are the size he needs.