Re: Alternate tire sizes?

From: Gmblows@aol.com
Date: Wed Oct 23 2002 - 19:11:22 EDT


235/70-15 will fit on an 8" rim, also same diameter as stock.
You can get some 15x8 black steel rims for about $40 each,
and have a winter setup.
Throw some nice 275/60-15's on you stock wheels
I like my Firestone SS 20's.
> Hey all-
>
> I'm about ready to replace my Goodyear 255/65/15's on my 15x8 rims
> (2000 2WD Club Cab). As we all know, there are very few tire choices
> in that size.
>
> I'm looking at Michelin LTX A/T's and BFG A/T KO's at the moment,
> because I'm looking for better winter traction. However, they don't
> come in 255/65's. Will 235/75's work, or are my rims too wide? I've
> seen that Bridgestone Dueler A/T's come in 255/70, so I'm considering
> those as an option as well.
>
> Anybody have a suggestion for an alternate size to shop for? I've
> run all the calculations, but I don't know how much of a problem an
> extra inch of diameter would be, or what widths are acceptable?
>
> Thanks in advance,
> Korey Atterberry
>



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