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okan-star
Apr 19, 2016Explorer
If you go to Americas - discount tire you my not be able to buy anything that is not rated for the 6" wide rim , choice may only be stock tires
I put 255/80/17`s on my truck at Americas a few years ago that say for 7-8.5 rims on my 6" wide , they never said anything , went to get tire a month ago and I was told they can only put 235/80/17 - stock ,on because of rim rating
Most all dually rims are 6" wide , a few aftermarket are 6.5" , you have to go to 19.5 and 20`s to get taller tires , still narrow though
My experience with wider tires on narrow rims = low mileage , they wear out fast
I put 255/80/17`s on my truck at Americas a few years ago that say for 7-8.5 rims on my 6" wide , they never said anything , went to get tire a month ago and I was told they can only put 235/80/17 - stock ,on because of rim rating
Most all dually rims are 6" wide , a few aftermarket are 6.5" , you have to go to 19.5 and 20`s to get taller tires , still narrow though
My experience with wider tires on narrow rims = low mileage , they wear out fast
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