Does this make since?

[PaulSula]

I am trying to figure out how I can get some bigger tires on my rig without buying wheel spacers or new wheels. I saw a post from someone else on this forum that had 255/85/16 tires and it got me thinking...

Right now I am running a 265/75/16 BFG AT which = 31.6x10.4/16

I know that a very popular size tire which is my first option is a 285/75/16 which = 32.8x11.2/16 A difference in width of 0.6" which might rub on my UCAs.

However I could run a 255/85/16 TrXus which would = 33.1x10/16 making the mud tire a little less than half an inch narrower than my current setup.

My thinking is that I would not have to worry about rubbing on the UCA's correct? BTW, I have the stock 16" rims and no wheel spacers. Thanks fellas.

One more quick question. Anyone have experience with the TrXus on ice or snow?

 

[CJ3Flyr]

Your logic is sound. Can your tire dealer mount two of any brand and let it down and allow you to cut the wheel before committing?

That is a very intriguing option. The guys that run the 255/75/17 BFG MudTerrains don't seem to rub at all. With the exception of the hole in the middle the dimensions are similar especially the width.


:cheers:

 

[MikesToy]

My '03 Limited V8 says the standard tires and wheels are: 265/70/16. I have 265/70/17s.