255/85/16's????

[Luke Nelson <lnelson@domain.elided>]

> Luke,
>  I think either size would fit fine, assuming your Travelall sits at about
> the same height as mine. If you like tall and narrow tires and want to go
> with 16's you might consider the 255/85/16s. Believe it or not, when I 
> got my Travelall, it had 255/85/16s on the rear and 265/75/16s on the front.
> I like the looks of the 255/85/16s better - a bit taller and narrower, though
                          ^^^^^^^^^^

255/85/16?  I have yet to see that size anywhere

Useing my not to scienctific calculations those come to be about:
32.9065 inches tall
9.945 inchs wide

as compared to 235/85/16's
31.5805 inchs tall
9.165 inchs wide

What I got right now is 235/75/15 which is
28.7475 tall
8.1746238803 wide

Ok, I am done with my math :)  What is the load range on these?  I really
like the E range on the 235's but am still hunting down some affordable
rims.  Thanks for any info you can provide.

Luke



> they're not exactly skinny. When I replace them, I'll either go with a 
> set of 255/85/16s (if I go more for looks), or 235/85/16s (if I go for 
> lowering the effective gearing to help towing). Also, the 235/85/16s are 
> load range E, so they're a little more heavy duty.
> 
>  Whatever you end up with, let me know how you like them.
> 
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