timmac wrote:
I have finally purchased 7 new 16in coined rims and getting rid of those old 16.5 coined rims, however what tire size would you recommend, LT225/75/16E or the narrow and just a lttle taller LT215/85/16E.
23ft 79 dodge class C 440mtr, how was the lower rpm,s did you still have good hp in the mountains.
And my tire of choice is the bf goodrich commercial t/a all season, any problems with these tires are they quiet and smooth as many say.:C
When I was still planning to use 16" rims, I was planning to use LT235/85R16 tires. The 235 mm width and 85% aspect ratio gave me the maximum tire diameter. (I plan to spend a lot of time 'off-pavement' so extra ground clearance is nice.)
Now that I've switched to 17" rims, I'll be going with LT235/80R17 tires. I'm planning to use Goodyear Wrangler SilentArmor tires due to their snow rating. (I'm in Alaska, where the four seasons are June, July, August, and winter.) I'll be getting a little extra tire noise but the gaining 'off-pavement' and winter traction, which suits my needs.
P.S. I've spent enough time in northern climates (Minnesota and Alaska) to be convinced there's no such thing as an 'all season' tire ... I hear the climate differs a bit when you get farther south ...
