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Nov 11, 2000 | 08:29 PM

trayb

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tire size of 265/75/r16 or 285/75/r16's?
I am buying new tires shortly and have 285's on it now. I think I might be able to get a little better milage (1-2 more mpg at most) and a little more pep in the takeoff.
What do you think?
Tray Bourgoyne
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Nov 12, 2000 | 09:01 PM

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Did you get your tire sizes backwards?
Available tires from the factory:
235/85 r16
265/75 r16
Both have the same outside diameter, and provide basically the same mpg and power.

You say you have 285/75 r16 on your truck now. If so, then in affect you have a slightly lower ground ratio, which sometimes can help MPG's, but generally makes the truck feel a little less powerful.

If you go back to the stock 265/75 r16, the truck will feel like it has more pep, but you won't see any mpg increase.

Nov 12, 2000 | 10:36 PM

trayb

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Thanks!
Any suggestions on a good all terrain tire?
I want one that is quiet and gives a good ride.
Thanks,
Tray Bourgoyne
Raymond, MS

Nov 12, 2000 | 10:45 PM

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REALLY LIKE MY B.F. GOODRICH A/TS. TREAD PATTERN IS FAIRLY AGRESSIVE, BUT STILL CLOSE ENOUGH & FLAT ENOUGH TO BE FAIRLY QUIET ON THE ROAD.

Nov 13, 2000 | 08:03 AM

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The 265 will have diameter of about 31.6 inches.

The 285 will be abt. 32.8 inches.

In theory, the 285 will give better mpg, worse acceleration, than the 265.

In theory, the 265 will give worse mpg, better accekeration, than the 285.

The 285, will give you .6 inch more ground clearance.

In theory, the 285 should last longer, just cuz its got more rubber in it........

In real life, you are almost splitting hairs here..........

Lee Carkenord

Nov 14, 2000 | 09:50 PM

trayb

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Thanks for the info. I think I might try the 265's and see what happens. It appears as ya'll say though. Not enough to make a difference.
What are you owners of a F250 SC 4x4 V-10's with the stock 265's getting for milage?
Tray Bourgoyne
Raymond, MS

Nov 14, 2000 | 11:10 PM

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i woundn't try to base other guy's milage on just the size tire they've got. gearing, the amount of weight they carry around daily, the ups and downs of the elevations they drive on, and even their driving habits all have more to do with milage than the tire size.