255 width tires - anyone?
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255 width tires - anyone?
Anyone running 255mm wide tires on their Super Duty? What do you think of them? Are they "E" load range tires? Do you tow or put much in the bed? Are there any performance differences, increase/decrease in mileage, etc.?
I'm considering some for my next tires, but since they are narrower than even the stock tires I'm wondering what they might be like.
Thanks.
I'm considering some for my next tires, but since they are narrower than even the stock tires I'm wondering what they might be like.
Thanks.
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But they aren't narrower than the stock tires!
LT245/75Rx17E is the base tire size. The 265s that came with my truck were an option.
2010 Ford Super Duty F-250 XL: Options | Official Site of the Ford Super Duty | FordVehicles.com
LT245/75Rx17E is the base tire size. The 265s that came with my truck were an option.
2010 Ford Super Duty F-250 XL: Options | Official Site of the Ford Super Duty | FordVehicles.com
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Yeah, I rarely see narrow tires like that on an SD. My window sticker shows a $250 upcharge for the 265s.
On edit: Wow, 245s are CHEAP! BFG Rugged Trail T/As are $139 in that size!
www.tirerack.com
On edit: Wow, 245s are CHEAP! BFG Rugged Trail T/As are $139 in that size!
www.tirerack.com
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Well, I like tall/skinny tires (I like my women with a bit of meat on 'em, my tires not so much). I was looking for narrower tires and found some that really interest me but because they were narrower than my stock tires I wondered about 'em, but if some SDs came with 245, then the 255 oughta work well for what I use my truck. And, as you've noticed, it seems they're significantly less money than the Cooper and Toyos I had considered.
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BFGoodrich Mud Terrain KM2. I think, if I get them just before the snow flies next winter I'll have them studded, if my Coopers last long enough.
BFGoodrich Tires | Mud-Terrain T/A® KM2 | Tire Overview
BFGoodrich Tires | Mud-Terrain T/A® KM2 | Tire Overview
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So, no one has tried these or another 33 - 35" 255 width? What about duallys, aren't they close to that size?
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I had 235's on the X when I bought it. They seemed to work fine, even with the extra weight of the X. I didn't like the looks of them so when I replaced I went with the 285's.
The only problem I see running 255's is if they ever get damaged in any way as to render them replace and not fix most shops would not have that size in stock.
The other option apart from studding is to get them sipped.(sp)
The only problem I see running 255's is if they ever get damaged in any way as to render them replace and not fix most shops would not have that size in stock.
The other option apart from studding is to get them sipped.(sp)
