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Old 09-29-2011, 01:34 AM
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I'm lookin at a couple different michelins for my 95 3500 4x4. I'm runnin the stock 215x85x16 now and it looks like I've got room between the duals to go a little bigger.

Michelin LTX A/T 2 LT215/85R16/E 115R B
30.4" overall, 8.5" section width, 7.2" section height

Michelin LTX A/T 2 LT235/85R16/E 120R B
31.7" overall, 9.3" section width, 7.9" section height

Not lookin to make big changes here or affect the gearing to much. Any input appreciated.
 
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Old 09-29-2011, 10:17 PM
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I've seen lots of guys bump up to 235/85R16, shouldn't be a problem.
 
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Old 09-30-2011, 09:11 PM
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I run 235/85/16...BFGoodrich Commercial T/A Traction
Best tire I've ever had.
 
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Old 09-30-2011, 09:30 PM
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Very nice! First time seein those. Looks expensive, but would be nice in the snow here. I ran BFG A/T on my F350 4x4 and never needed chains. Could have used some sand bags in the bed though.

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WOW! Just checked price and there not bad!
 

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Old 10-02-2011, 07:06 AM
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Exactly!

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I pull trailers, I drive empty through the snow, sled pulls, you name it, these tires have gotten me through it. Cooper Discoverer M/S is a nice tire also.
 

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Old 10-02-2011, 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by DanLowe
I run 235/85/16...BFGoodrich Commercial T/A Traction
Best tire I've ever had.
I just had those put on my truck last week. They look good to me. Not sure how they will hold up though.
 
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Old 10-08-2011, 06:10 PM
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how many miles are you getting out of those?
 
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Just rolled 30,000 and still over 50% tread...and got 5th out of 18 at the last truck pull.
 
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Think I'll stick with the factory size for now though. Don't want any less width between my duals. Don't like spacers and seems like I will need different rims if I want to maintain the spacing and go to a bigger tire.
 
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Old 10-10-2011, 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Red Neck Bomber
Think I'll stick with the factory size for now though. Don't want any less width between my duals. Don't like spacers and seems like I will need different rims if I want to maintain the spacing and go to a bigger tire.
The 235 will fit and there is still space between the tires.
Check this link out and you can see the size difference.
Tire Dimensions Made Simple - Discount Tire
 


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