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Hi. New to forum, thought id try it out. Ive always run the recommended P255/70R17 tires on my truck but came across a great deal on a set of 265/70/17. Would I risk causing any damage to truck by switching to the 265's? I know its only a change in the width and not height but wanted to hear another opinion. Thanks. And the truck is a 2006 f150 stx 4by. and I don't know squat about cars. Thanks
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Hi. New to forum, thought id try it out. Ive always run the recommended P255/70R17 tires on my truck but came across a great deal on a set of 265/70/17. Would I risk causing any damage to truck by switching to the 265's? I know its only a change in the width and not height but wanted to hear another opinion. Thanks. And the truck is a 2006 f150 stx 4by. and I don't know squat about cars. Thanks
BTW, whenever there's a change in width there will be a change in height too. because the first number is width, but the second number is the ratio percent of the width.
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It's not going to break your truck, but be prepared for a potential loss of traction in wet or snow.
The wider footprint distributes the weight of the vehicle over a larger area, which means the vehicle can float or hydroplane more easily.
It seems counter intuitive, but a narrower tire can actually provide more traction than a wider tire.
Having said all that, a difference of 10mm isn't likely to put you in the ditch.
The wider footprint distributes the weight of the vehicle over a larger area, which means the vehicle can float or hydroplane more easily.
It seems counter intuitive, but a narrower tire can actually provide more traction than a wider tire.
Having said all that, a difference of 10mm isn't likely to put you in the ditch.
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