tire options

[7echo]

I need some help here. I have read through way too many threads at this point.
I have a '99 Limited 4WD. Stock size is 265/70-16.


I ~think~ the largest tire that will fit is a 265/75-16.

I want tall and skinny, but no lift(well, i guess i would consider a 1" BL if needed).

The '99, as I understand it, has the most stock lift of the 3rd gens.

Are there taller/skinnier options for the this model than the 265/75-16s?

BTW, very little off road- dirt trails, fire breaks. 95 percent on road.

Thanks for comments and tire opinions.

 

[volkinator]

235/85r16 vs 265/75r16

"taller and skinnier" this would be your best bet. If you want to go even taller... 255/85r16 is the next one, which comes out usually just over a 33"

 

[7echo]

[MENTION=121104]volkinator[/MENTION], "If you want to go even taller... 255/85r16 is the next one, which comes out usually just over a 33"

Thanks for your reply.

I had found some comments on the 255, but will that fit without a lift?

 

[volkinator]

Anything is possible with a big enough hammer/saw... But probably not without doing some trimming/pounding. The 235/85r16 is probably the best bet, the 265/75r16 fits pretty well without a lift as well. so shouldn't be an issue, there should be some others running the skinny. I know I've seen it around, might be hard to find the tire though. There're only a few options for the 255/85 that I know of. It's not as common

 

[jaunty]

I wanted tall and skinny without adding any lift.

That's the 235/85R16:


just for fun, metric tires sizes are so fun!

235 = 235 mm width (~9.25 inches wide)
85 = 85% of that width is the sidewall height (0.85 * 9.25 = 7.86). Add the 16 and two sidewall heights 16" + 2(7.86) = 31.72
16 = 16 inch rim.

 

[7echo]

I can not find the 235s in anything but E rated. I expected that from my searching but tried anyway.


I am a little concerned that the E rated are going to be too harsh as this is our family travel vehicle in addition to being my DD.


So, if I want taller and skinnier with no lift there are no other options? Taller and the same OEM width will be 265/75-16.

 

[Unner]

255/75/17 fit stock with minimal trimming. But then you need 17" wheels.

 

[Cadaverous]

255/75/17 fit stock with minimal trimming. But then you need 17" wheels.

Yeah, the bfg M/T tires that come on wranglers are this size. Great tire. Taller and skinny. No lift required.

My old runner on them. No lift.

 

[SilverRidgeRunner1]

I need some help here. I have read through way too many threads at this point.
I have a '99 Limited 4WD. Stock size is 265/70-16.


I ~think~ the largest tire that will fit is a 265/75-16.

I want tall and skinny, but no lift(well, i guess i would consider a 1" BL if needed).

The '99, as I understand it, has the most stock lift of the 3rd gens.

Are there taller/skinnier options for the this model than the 265/75-16s?

BTW, very little off road- dirt trails, fire breaks. 95 percent on road.

Thanks for comments and tire opinions.

I know where to find a steal of a deal on some tires that has pretty much blown my mind if ya want to know


https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MXNTMCO/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_5?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

 

[reelamin]

I need some help here. I have read through way too many threads at this point.
I have a '99 Limited 4WD. Stock size is 265/70-16.


I ~think~ the largest tire that will fit is a 265/75-16.

I want tall and skinny, but no lift(well, i guess i would consider a 1" BL if needed).

The '99, as I understand it, has the most stock lift of the 3rd gens.

Are there taller/skinnier options for the this model than the 265/75-16s?

BTW, very little off road- dirt trails, fire breaks. 95 percent on road.

Thanks for comments and tire opinions.

All over the internet brother...
https://tiresize.com/comparison/

 

[19963.4lsr5]

The 235/85:16's on my truck (studded snow tires) are 32" tall. But load range E. Which you don't like. On a 6" wide rim.


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