ST235/80R16 Tire Replacement
I wish to go to the LT tires, and the shop I called said they do not make them in that size, I would have to go to an LT235/85R16 tire. He said since this tire is a bit larger than the old, you have ...
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cpaulsen wrote:Okie1 wrote:
LT245/75R16 are almost the exact height and about 1/2 inch wider. I changed mine out last summer and the piece of mind alone was well worth it.
Same here!
Wow! Surprised FE hasn't chimed in yet!
Try a search on any "key word' you can think of related to tires for lots, and LOTS of info.
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Go to any of the several tire size comparison charts available on the net.
Enter size you have -vs- size you plan to use.
Results in inches.
"Height" (above) is diameter. 235/85 will be one inch wider, which means one inch LESS between the *two* tires (per side).
245/75 will be one inch wider, which means 1/2 inch per side.
Check clearances for each.
For me - the 2 1/2" between the two tires, would be reduced to one and a half inches. Preferred a bit more - so 245/75. (XPS Ribs).
BTW - since you will be inflating to 80psi, don't completely trust the tire shop employee - check the psi limitation of your wheels - usually stamped on the back side of the wheel.
Roll on!..:C
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