| Author | Message | ||
     karsten nelson (Nikkiskinz) New Member Username: Nikkiskinz Post Number: 14 Registered: 10-2003 |
Okay, hopefully this is my last post on tires. I was hoping you all could tell me the differences between these two tires as far as handling goes. What are the pros and cons of these tires in relation to each other? Which turns better? I'm buying tires this week and could use some good advice before I make the plunge. Tires will be BFG MT's. -99 series 1 w/ ome hd springs. | ||
| karsten nelson (Nikkiskinz) New Member Username: Nikkiskinz Post Number: 15 Registered: 10-2003 |
Also is there a difference in gas mileage between the two? | ||
| Lewis Jones (Cutter) Member Username: Cutter Post Number: 106 Registered: 10-2003 |
they're both the same hight, ones about an inch wider. I'll bet you couldn't tell them apart while driving. Here's the sizes in inches 265/75 ~ 31.6 X 10.4 235/85 ~ 31.7 X 9.3 | ||
| thom mathie (Muskyman) Senior Member Username: Muskyman Post Number: 427 Registered: 11-2002 |
all depends most 238/85/16's are E's...the ride very firm and give great stability most 265/75/16's are c's they ride softer but ad some body sway in corners due to the softer sidewall I run 235/85/16...i run them at 60psi on the street all the time ,with a lift and rack and no rear sway bar the truck can still be driven hard and aggresive without any feeling of "driving on the edge" I have a few friends with C 265's and they all ride mushy. to each there own | ||
| Nadim Samara (Discodino) Member Username: Discodino Post Number: 141 Registered: 02-2003 |
I think D's (cups that is) are the best  !!! | ||
| Dean Brown (Deanbrown3d) Senior Member Username: Deanbrown3d Post Number: 1002 Registered: 02-2002 |
D1s are narrower than D2s. D1s look good with skinny tires, D2s seem to look better with wider tires, imho. So go for the 85s. Dean | ||
| Rob Davison (Nosivad_bor) Dweb Lounge Member Username: Nosivad_bor Post Number: 1200 Registered: 02-2003 |
also better turning radius with 235/85 rd | ||
| Drew Porta (Ncrover) Member Username: Ncrover Post Number: 67 Registered: 05-2003 |
From my experience 235/85's that are E load range destroy the ride of the truck IMHO. If you want something that handles better, put a set of OME HD's on it and leave it at that...remember, you are driving a truck. If you aren't happy with the OME HD's then you are in the wrong type of vehicle (read: you need a sports sedan or a cross-over car/SUV hybrid). As far as the tires go, buy a decent set of 265/75's in a C load range and trim the fenders. The 265/75s will give you a MUCH better riding vehicle, 1" of additional track (width from tire edge to tire edge), 2" more tire on the ground (be it pavement, gravel, mud, etc.), and what I think looks better too as the tire fills the wheel wells. I've had 235 and 265 and wouldn't trade the 265s for anything. | ||
| karsten nelson (Nikkiskinz) New Member Username: Nikkiskinz Post Number: 16 Registered: 10-2003 |
265/75 bfg mt's it is. Thanks for the info guys! 1 last question, will I need to get rid of the sway bar? I'm not even sure of what it is, does, or why I would need to get rid of it. Thanks for your help! | ||
| Wicks (Wicks) Member Username: Wicks Post Number: 102 Registered: 03-2003 |
Leave the swaybar unless you are hitting the rubicon, and put on 235s. LR specs narrow - the wider ones go just on the US trucks cuz americans think bigger is better for dumb reasons. | ||
| Milan (Milan) Senior Member Username: Milan Post Number: 301 Registered: 10-2002 |
Well, where I wheel, for example, bigger IS better (and I'm not even an American). So if that is dumb, Wicks' suggestion is even dumber. Put your 265s on a be happy. | ||
| karsten nelson (Nikkiskinz) New Member Username: Nikkiskinz Post Number: 17 Registered: 10-2003 |
Thanks Milan. The 265's are on their way. I like the wider look of these tires and also like that these will ride a bit softer. I'm really excited to see how they turn out. All I have to do now is get this fender trimming thing all figured out and I'll be squared away! | ||
| thom mathie (Muskyman) Senior Member Username: Muskyman Post Number: 429 Registered: 11-2002 |
just go ahead and put the 265's on there they will do all the trimming for you just forget about tire load ranges while your at it as well those letters are just for looks anyways. | ||
| Milan (Milan) Senior Member Username: Milan Post Number: 302 Registered: 10-2002 |
Thom, As long as you have LT tires that have load rating high enough to carry your vehicle fully laden, those letters are only good for discussion or looks. Dont you think? Or do you think Discos really need E tires? |
