LT tire upgrade Cougar 327RES
Has anyone out there upgraded tires to LT on this fiver or a similar model? I.e. going from 235/80R16 to 235/85R16. Just want to make sure there would be no concern with distance between tires or tire...
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Russ, the LT245/7516E and LT235/85R16E both have the same 3042 weight rating. The narrower 235's are the preferred choice if axles have at lease 33" center to center. Only if one has less than 33" would I go to 245's.
The Bridgestone Duravis R250 has about the best rib tread for anti scrubbing issues. All the A/S type treads with breaks in the outer ribs will grab the pavement more. Tires like the LTX M/S2 with a lot of sipes will grab the pavement more. So if one is concerned with scrabbing it is XPS Ribs or R250s. Both also have very hard rubber compounds also that allows them to skid more in tight turns.
I still think one of the issues with just about all ST tires is the A/S type tread pattern! And that they rip themselves apart because of it!
Chris
The Bridgestone Duravis R250 has about the best rib tread for anti scrubbing issues. All the A/S type treads with breaks in the outer ribs will grab the pavement more. Tires like the LTX M/S2 with a lot of sipes will grab the pavement more. So if one is concerned with scrabbing it is XPS Ribs or R250s. Both also have very hard rubber compounds also that allows them to skid more in tight turns.
I still think one of the issues with just about all ST tires is the A/S type tread pattern! And that they rip themselves apart because of it!
Chris
