Tire questions
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last year i bought a pair of winter tires for the van, and they lasted me about 8 months before they were unsafe to drive in the summer. i would go for an all season or all terrain, you can get good performance and good life out of them
now for used tires, sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. i've had a few tires i bought used that looked great that blew up on me. most recent was a hankook made in 2006 with about 90% tread. i drove it for a couple months after picking it up, then it felt a little out of balance for about 2 days before it let go. other times i've had used tires last till they're worn bald
now for used tires, sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. i've had a few tires i bought used that looked great that blew up on me. most recent was a hankook made in 2006 with about 90% tread. i drove it for a couple months after picking it up, then it felt a little out of balance for about 2 days before it let go. other times i've had used tires last till they're worn bald
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For all around driving, especially winter, stay away from mud terrains. They look great, but are typically noisy, bad for fuel economy, and sketchy in the snow/ice. Make sure you get a D or E rated tire since it is going on a truck and not a lighter passenger tire. I've had pretty good luck with the all-season treads from a few different brands on my work pickup, and have Toyo AT's on my van that seem to do well too.
For sure take into consideration how old the tire is as mentioned above - you don't want tires that are old and weather checked. Also, some tires have a bit harder compound at the end of their treadlife too which is great for getting those last miles of wear out of your tire but not so good for traction.
For sure take into consideration how old the tire is as mentioned above - you don't want tires that are old and weather checked. Also, some tires have a bit harder compound at the end of their treadlife too which is great for getting those last miles of wear out of your tire but not so good for traction.
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You might consider siping your MT's if you aren't happy with their snow performance. The extra biting edges make a difference.
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Would 235/70/16's work? They would be a little wider, correct? But would they be wide enough to give me less traction in the ice and snow?
Found a good deal on a set of Michelin X-Ice studless, with 7/32" of tread left. Sound like anything worth calling about? I haven't found out the year or anything else about them yet.
Also I just found a pair of 235/60/16 Blizzaks that are supposed to be barely used, would those work or too wide?
Found a good deal on a set of Michelin X-Ice studless, with 7/32" of tread left. Sound like anything worth calling about? I haven't found out the year or anything else about them yet.
Also I just found a pair of 235/60/16 Blizzaks that are supposed to be barely used, would those work or too wide?
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The first set of numbers is the width in milimeters (mm). Second is the aspect ratio, its the percentage of the sidewall height compared to the width, third set is the wheel diameter.
So:
235-75-16
235mm tire width. 75% of that is the sidewall height (.75*235 =176.25mm, but you multiply by 2 for both sides of the tire on the wheel, 352.5mm height), and it fits a 16" wheel.
352.5mm/10 = 35.25cm/2.54 (cm to inch conversion) = 35.25/2.54 =13.87inches, but then you have to add the wheel diamter to get the tires overall height = 13.87+16 = 13.87+16 = 29.88inches
235-85-16 is the stock size tire.
I know your side of Oregon gets more snow then the west side, but almost every morning the road into town was icy where I lived (dew froze in the morning), enough so that if I wanted to I could get the truck all squirly as easily. Just regular ole AT tires did perfectly fine. Even 6-8" of snow on the road over hard packed snow, they did fine. I guess what I'm getting at is I think snow tires are overkill for your application.
So:
235-75-16
235mm tire width. 75% of that is the sidewall height (.75*235 =176.25mm, but you multiply by 2 for both sides of the tire on the wheel, 352.5mm height), and it fits a 16" wheel.
352.5mm/10 = 35.25cm/2.54 (cm to inch conversion) = 35.25/2.54 =13.87inches, but then you have to add the wheel diamter to get the tires overall height = 13.87+16 = 13.87+16 = 29.88inches
235-85-16 is the stock size tire.
I know your side of Oregon gets more snow then the west side, but almost every morning the road into town was icy where I lived (dew froze in the morning), enough so that if I wanted to I could get the truck all squirly as easily. Just regular ole AT tires did perfectly fine. Even 6-8" of snow on the road over hard packed snow, they did fine. I guess what I'm getting at is I think snow tires are overkill for your application.
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Thanks Greg, I'll be sure to check whether they are E load range. Should it say right around the inside of the tire?
And thanks for the info FordGuy100, that's good to know. So do you think it'd be ok to run either of those sizes or no?
And thanks for the info FordGuy100, that's good to know. So do you think it'd be ok to run either of those sizes or no?
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The first set of numbers is the width in milimeters (mm). Second is the aspect ratio, its the percentage of the sidewall height compared to the width, third set is the wheel diameter.
So:
235-75-16
235mm tire width. 75% of that is the sidewall height (.75*235 =176.25mm, but you multiply by 2 for both sides of the tire on the wheel, 352.5mm height), and it fits a 16" wheel.
352.5mm/10 = 35.25cm/2.54 (cm to inch conversion) = 35.25/2.54 =13.87inches, but then you have to add the wheel diamter to get the tires overall height = 13.87+16 = 13.87+16 = 29.88inches
235-85-16 is the stock size tire.
So:
235-75-16
235mm tire width. 75% of that is the sidewall height (.75*235 =176.25mm, but you multiply by 2 for both sides of the tire on the wheel, 352.5mm height), and it fits a 16" wheel.
352.5mm/10 = 35.25cm/2.54 (cm to inch conversion) = 35.25/2.54 =13.87inches, but then you have to add the wheel diamter to get the tires overall height = 13.87+16 = 13.87+16 = 29.88inches
235-85-16 is the stock size tire.
Your truck can take a very wide variety of tires without jeopardizing safety or the truck. I got the Dayton Timberline At's in a 265/75/16 size and thats what i ran for winter. they worked great. It all depends on you though. The best way you can find a set of tires you like is to try a few.
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I'd look for tires width wise from 235, 245, or 265.
height i would keep close to stock size or slightly bigger but not smaller.
My experience in multiple tires is where my opinion comes from.
just my $.02
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I assume 245/75/16's would work then? I've found quite a few of them for sale.
So I'm mainly looking for stock size now, as well as 245/75/16, 245/85/16 and 265/75/16. That's exactly what I wanted, just some other sizes to put into the search and see what I can find around here.
So I'm mainly looking for stock size now, as well as 245/75/16, 245/85/16 and 265/75/16. That's exactly what I wanted, just some other sizes to put into the search and see what I can find around here.
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Ok so I got the right sizes, know to look for an E load range, nothing under 5/32", check the year (how old is too old usually?), and that either All Terrain or All Season should probably be fine.
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4 STUDDED WILD COUNTRY 245 75 16 RVT 10 PLY
I looked these up for you. I would jump on these because i know alot of guys that run them all year round and they are a good tires plus you can probably get them for $350 and that to me is a good price.
I looked these up for you. I would jump on these because i know alot of guys that run them all year round and they are a good tires plus you can probably get them for $350 and that to me is a good price.