tire size

[mep1811]

I am currently running LT215/85/16 tires on stock wheels on my M416.

I am looking to running a wider tire using the same wheels any suggestions ?

Thanks

 

[Mark Harley]

A Next wider selection would be a 75 series.

 

[skersfan]

I would try to set the trailer up with the same tires as on the tow vehicle, spare works all the way around.

 

[mep1811]

That would be nice in a perfect world with unlimited funds. I am thinking more that a non LT type tire would be better suited for such a light trailer.

A 265/70/16 has a larger tread width and about the same height and I can still use the same wheels

 

[97tjguzzy]

tires on stock m416 rims. I had asked about the largest tire I could fit on the stock wheels. Well recently I tried out some 255x85x16s out and they fit and do not rub after I did a spring over. But they also dont rub the tub like I was afraid they would

 

[Titanpat57]

That would be nice in a perfect world with unlimited funds. I am thinking more that a non LT type tire would be better suited for such a light trailer.

A 265/70/16 has a larger tread width and about the same height and I can still use the same wheels

Mike,

My personal beliefs are this.... you use, and drive, your trailer hard (NOT abusive)...the LT's give an added level of "security" and road (or trail) worthiness that is tough to compete with on a non LT tire..how much does it cost when you run into problems on back trails? (and please don't misconstrue that a wise *** question) I think the benefit of an LT, by far out weigh the cost. If you find a happy medium, I would certainly love to hear what it was. AS it was explained to me by a very a very reliable source, a trailer that runs a "non-slipper spring" set up (yours and mine) can be subject to harmonic imbalance that can lead to non-typical things happening behind the tow vehicle...i.e. uncontrollable sway..etc.

So my thought is this...if you can at least take the tires out of that formula.. that may be a good starting point. Load distribution, tongue weight, etc. are also things that can be looked at. On a lesser tire the sidewall flex may be an Achilles heel.

Pat

 

[mep1811]

I replaced my stock wheels with Jeep 15X8 wheels and place on using some extra 32. 11.50x15 tires.

I think the LT and high load range tires like Load Range D will be too stiff even aired down due to the heavy weight carrying ability. I believe the lack of sidewall flex to be a contributing factor to my trailer rolling over. The trailer was bouncing even aired down rather than absorbing the bumps.

 

[97tjguzzy]

That would be nice in a perfect world with unlimited funds. I am thinking more that a non LT type tire would be better suited for such a light trailer.

A 265/70/16 has a larger tread width and about the same height and I can still use the same wheels

I think you would have a hard time getting a 265/70/16 to wear well on a 16x4.5" wide wheel. The 255s on mine seem to be the max on the width you can squeeze on a 4.5" wide wheel and the 265s you list have less sidewall to boot.

 

[mep1811]

I think you would have a hard time getting a 265/70/16 to wear well on a 16x4.5" wide wheel. The 255s on mine seem to be the max on the width you can squeeze on a 4.5" wide wheel and the 265s you list have less sidewall to boot.

I replaced my stock wheels with Jeep 15X8 wheels and place on using some extra 32. 11.50x15 tires.

I think the LT and high load range tires like Load Range D will be too stiff even aired down due to the heavy weight carrying ability. I believe the lack of sidewall flex to be a contributing factor to my trailer rolling over. The trailer was bouncing even aired down rather than absorbing the bumps.

 

[97tjguzzy]

I replaced my stock wheels with Jeep 15X8 wheels and place on using some extra 32. 11.50x15 tires.

I think the LT and high load range tires like Load Range D will be too stiff even aired down due to the heavy weight carrying ability. I believe the lack of sidewall flex to be a contributing factor to my trailer rolling over. The trailer was bouncing even aired down rather than absorbing the bumps.

gotcha, I see that now. I hadn't gotten that far when I responded to your comment about the stock M416 wheels. thanks

 

[Pikeman]

Stick with a LT tire but go for a load range C. The LT tires have a stronger design and will be more resistant to trail damage(sidewall cuts) than a regular passenger car tire. The load range is where you make your difference up and many people don't understand them properly.