Big 10 put on wrong tires!!
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Big 10 put on wrong tires!!
I had my 2000 4x4 Expedition XLT fitted with new Michelin XLT tires today. I went and picked it up, drove it home and noticed that they are 265-70-16!!! Aren't they supposed to be 255-70-16??? I am wondering if I should just keep them or go back and complain??? Seeing how my Expe has 3.53 gears and I tow a 6000lb travel trailer, my gut tells me to go back and get the 255-70-16 like it calls for? Any and all suggestions/comments would be greatly appreciated!!!!
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Ok. I have now confirmed that my tires that Bog 10 took off were 255-70-16, and I have also confirmed that 255-70-16 is OEM spec for this vehicle. Seeing how I tow the travel trailer, should I ask Big 10 to correct their mistake and put the smaller tires on, or will the difference be negligible?<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com
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I would ask them to check the tire circumference and rpm's. Although there should be a difference (10% height), each mfg varies a little and they can compare to the tires they removed...you might find out they are closer, if not, well, I would have them changed.
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You can see the difference for yourself by entering both tire sizes into this comparison calculator.
Tire Size Calculator - Discount Tire Direct
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Here is another tire calculator Tire size calculator
I wouldn't worry about it myself, The size difference is very minimal, However it's YOUR vehicle & if this bothers you then I would make them put the other size on. That really is the bottom line here. You are the customer with the $$$.
I wouldn't worry about it myself, The size difference is very minimal, However it's YOUR vehicle & if this bothers you then I would make them put the other size on. That really is the bottom line here. You are the customer with the $$$.
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Under 2% diff...
I had my 2000 4x4 Expedition XLT fitted with new Michelin XLT tires today. I went and picked it up, drove it home and noticed that they are 265-70-16!!! Aren't they supposed to be 255-70-16??? I am wondering if I should just keep them or go back and complain??? Seeing how my Expe has 3.53 gears and I tow a 6000lb travel trailer, my gut tells me to go back and get the 255-70-16 like it calls for? Any and all suggestions/comments would be greatly appreciated!!!!
I'd probably prefer the slightly wider tire myself, but if your truck is *really* straining when you tow, take it back and get the 255's.
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Thanks George! My "back-of-the-napkin" calculations show .5" diameter difference as well. My truck does not strain on the flats, but the TN hills north of here sure put a hurtin on the old gal when she's towing. I think I'll have Big 10 put the 255s on. My next challenge is getting them to do it! I distinctly remember asking him to put the OEM spec tires on the Expe, but I can't prove anything. Do you think they will be able to take the 265s off, now with ~20 miles on them, and sell them to someone else?
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Thanks George! My "back-of-the-napkin" calculations show .5" diameter difference as well. My truck does not strain on the flats, but the TN hills north of here sure put a hurtin on the old gal when she's towing. I think I'll have Big 10 put the 255s on. My next challenge is getting them to do it! I distinctly remember asking him to put the OEM spec tires on the Expe, but I can't prove anything. Do you think they will be able to take the 265s off, now with ~20 miles on them, and sell them to someone else?
The tires had a few hundred miles on them, and I remember seeing them on the dealer's floor in a stack, with a slightly reduced price. If they're a common size, should not be hard for the dealer to sell.
If you paid for the tires with a charge card and the tire dealer gives you crap, you could always cut off the money via the charge card company and put yourself into a better bargaining position. But if you find a manager who understands gearing and tire size, I would hope that he/she would understand your legitimate concern about losing a bit of towing power.
George