"Skinny" Tires...

JSimmons

Casual Observer
Hello all,

Good to see some great discussion on the skinny tires out there. Been a while since I've visited this thread. Do I have some skinny tires yet? Nope. Hopefully get some this Summer after a return from overseas. Still leaning toward the 255/75 R17s in some version. In addition to the arguments in favor of pizza cutters on the trail, this tire size appeals to me because it is the stock Wrangler Rubicon size which means replacements should be plentiful. Plus, it fits the stock spare tire storage location on my 4th Gen 4Runner.

Anyhow...good to see others are benefitting from my initial curiosity. :beer:
 

stioc

Expedition Leader
Only problem with the 235/85/16 is I have yet to find one with less than E load range which are stiff as heck and rattle your fillings out over washboards. For that reason only I'll be going with a 265/75/16 which is the same diameter but about 1.5" wider and a whole lot lighter than an E rated tire too.
 

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