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Dec 31, 2005 | 09:27 AM

johnnyk

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tire help

I have a 2004 f-250 crewcab 4x4 and need new tires. I don't want to replace the stock wheels (16x7) but want to go a little taller. 2 questions. (1)..can i go with a 265/75/16 on a 7 " wheel and (2).. this tire is d rated at 3000 lbs and my current tire is e rated at 3042lbs. I pull a fith wheel camper about 5000 miles a yr. camper is about 9000 lbs. will 42 lbs make that much diff. when pulling. any advice would be helpful. Thanks in advance

Dec 31, 2005 | 10:46 AM

Autobahn F-250 Lariat

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A 265 will fit... that is what mine came with from the factory and i would go with an E rated tire

Dec 31, 2005 | 10:52 AM

montana869

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the tire is going to be a little bit stiffer in an e rating and that is the real benifit your going to get while towing.

Dec 31, 2005 | 11:10 AM

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A 265/75R16(31.6x10.4) tire is actually a pinch shorter, but wider, than a 235/85R16(31.7x9.3) tire.

Dec 31, 2005 | 11:11 AM

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I replaced my E rated pirellies that came stock with a 285 75 16 D rated tire on the stock aluminum 8 hole rims. The D rated tires will give you a better ride when empty but will bubble out more when towing. This will also cause the tire to "roll" on its side wall a little when in a corner. I tow my Jeep on a commercial flat trailer fine with the D rated but it was better when I had the E's.