235/85/16 tires...

[tacollie]

Are the back spacing on the stock taco wheels really 5.25".

 

[Willman]

Those wheels won't be unique for much longer now, bro.
When Scott talks about something on his truck, guess what everyone else dashes out the door to buy?

:xxrotflma

Killer looking rims!

 

[slooowr6]

Are the back spacing on the stock taco wheels really 5.25".

For 05+ V6 SR5 16" AL rim, yes.

 

[tacollie]

What about an 02 with alloys, are they still 5.25.

 

[njtaco]

What about an 02 with alloys, are they still 5.25.

Nope, IIRC 4.5 for the 16s

 

[bigreen505]

Slight thread hijack:

What are the on-road handling characteristics of a 235/85 E-range tire compared with a 265/75 D-range tire?

 

[BMAN]

Thanks Scotty! I was going to PM you about these this weekend. I'll be ordering up a set for the 60 in the coming weeks.

 

[7wt]

Slight thread hijack:

What are the on-road handling characteristics of a 235/85 E-range tire compared with a 265/75 D-range tire?

I want to know also.

 

[Schattenjager]

I have never had the other size to compare, but my 235's handle GREAT. Of course I do not do power slides in the parking spaces. I have not autocrossed them either... :cow: BUT for daily driving they are AWESOME - they do not catch many road imperfections and therefore track straight very easily. I think the lighter weight also help the drive train live a longer, happier life.

 

[Martinjmpr]

I think the lighter weight also help the drive train live a longer, happier life.

And it should help your mpg too, right? My stock 265/70R 16's are getting close to the end of their useful life so I think I'll be moving up to 235/85s when I get new tires. My goal is to have the new tires on before the first big snow hits, which I'm guessing will probably be early to mid December.

 

[charlieaarons]

If you are looking for a very strong 235/85R16 look at Michelin XPS Traction. All steel casing (steel sidewall), thick rubber in sidewall, mud traction tread, despite that long tread life even on heavy vehicles (like a F350 crewcab!).
Not cheap, but with Michelin truck tires you get what you pay for.

Charlie

 

[bigreen505]

No, what I'm trying to determine is whether the 235 will ride like a brick because they are E load rated or be squirmy for whatever reason. Also would the 265 be more supple off road because it is D rated?

 

[tacollie]

I had the 235's and I liked them better than the 265's. They were all around better. Because they were a little narrower the truck actually drove better on and off road. I would still be running them had I not lifted the truck and went up to 255's.

 

[7wt]

Well then that settles it, I will get the 235's when I get new tires. Thanks for all the feedback on this guys.

 

[XJxplorer]

I really want to get these tires too but the only wheels I can find that will fit a Jeep pattern are ugly black OEM's from discounttire

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/direct/findWheelDetail.do?wd=16&c=1&pc=48537&rw=6.5&bp=5-114.3