Oh no...not more tire/wheel ?'s
Time for new tires this year. Will likely move up in capacity as well from current 265/75R/16 (3415#). So what are the advantages/disadvantages of 285/75R/16 (3750#) vs 19.5”? Going to 285’s will giv...
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Bedlam wrote:
The 255 is a 1.5" taller and that additional height is made up of sidewall (I didn't notice that before). I could see this narrower tire wallow more than the wider one with shorter sidewall.
When I went from 18" rims to 19.5", my tire height stayed the same but the sidewall was reduced. I figured most of the stability was from going from E load range to H, but sidewall height also played a role. I went from 275 width to 245's but my rim offset changed resulting in a wider track with the these thinner tires than the original wheels. The squirm I get from the tires is due to the traction tread and not from any wallow of the sidewalls.
Exactly...I am thinking the 3 ply sidewall of the ST MAXX in 265 may be just the ticket...
