235 85-16 on Excursion
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235 85-16 on Excursion
My boss has a set of Les Schwab Wild Country LT235 85-16E with about 70% tread. Is there any reason I shouldn't run these? The tires are slightly taller and narrower then stock, what I have now. I know it will throw off my speedo and trip computer a little but they are only an inch or two taller. I am worried it might wander with the narrower tread, should that be a concern? I am curious how much it will cut my rpm on the highway. With the 4.30 gears I wouldn't mind a couple hundred rpm off at freeway speed. Even though my personal opinion is 4.30's should have been standard on gas Ex's.
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I'm running the same size tire. It's nearly the same exact OD as the factory 265/75r16 tires. Here is a link to compare tire sizes: http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/infoTireMath.dos
Frankly, I think I like the look of the 235/85 tire better. It makes it look more "truck-like", IMHO, and might give you a shade better fuel economy due to the contact patch being a bit smaller.
Knock yourself out!
Kevin
Frankly, I think I like the look of the 235/85 tire better. It makes it look more "truck-like", IMHO, and might give you a shade better fuel economy due to the contact patch being a bit smaller.
Knock yourself out!
Kevin
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