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Old May 6, 2018 | 06:10 PM
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I almost hate to ask this question b/c it's probably been discussed ad nauseam but I have over the years put on three sets of Firestone TransForce tires 235/85/16, OEM equipment. I like the height but they seem a little skinny, Also I don't feel they are that comfortable going down the road and they are older technology. 245/75/16 aren't much wider and they give up an inch in height. My truck is a 2 when drive and does not go off road. I want to stick with a 10ply. Should I stick with the OEM size and go another brand or is it time to go to 18eens with a wider rim. TIA
 
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Old May 6, 2018 | 06:58 PM
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I put 245/75R16s on the dually. Fit perfect. Speedo basically the same. This is still on the steel wheels. 245 on my spare too, that is a Hankook I think and other six are Bridgestones.

Best part? TONS of choices as this was the OE size when GM came out with their 2500HD back in 2001.

Discount Tire has a huge sale coming for Memorial Day weekend. Buy then! Usually $100 off set of four 'best' quality. $60-100 mail in from various manufacturers. And $60 more if you use their in-store credit...yah another card but 0% for 6-12 months. Just keep up with the payments.

Plus easy to find spare if you travel. No waiting for a goofy size in the mail.
 
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Old May 6, 2018 | 09:37 PM
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The 99 threw 03 trucks used 265/75/16 tires. They are the same height but have a wider tread. They will fit on your wheels, as the NBS trucks used the same width wheels.
 
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Old May 6, 2018 | 11:52 PM
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I have Michelin at2 on a couple vehicles with good luck. Both of them are 10ply. They are expensive but good quality.
 
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Old May 7, 2018 | 05:43 AM
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Used to run 265/75/16 on my 97 on the stock alcoas. Essentially exactly the same diameter as the 235/85, but a bit wider.
 
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Old May 7, 2018 | 05:50 AM
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I really like my 265/75/16's on stock Alcoa rims. I have the General Grabber AT2 10 ply.
 
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