My truck came with 16 inch rims and 235/85 tires. The rims were rusted and the tires were gone. I was able to procure a set of 265/70-17 wheels and tires at a bargain so I stuck them on until I made a permanent decision.
I am not a fan of low profile wide tires and would like to go back to the 235/85-16 profile. But I haven't towed with this truck yet. Some people tell me the 265/70-17 is better for a TV due to reduced sidewall flex. But my tire dealer tells me this tire profile is better suited to SUV applications, not the best for pulling a 5th wheel.
The dealer says the rims are a little too wide for 245/75-17 which would have been a good compromise.
Anybody have experience with both ends of the spectrum?
I am not a fan of low profile wide tires and would like to go back to the 235/85-16 profile. But I haven't towed with this truck yet. Some people tell me the 265/70-17 is better for a TV due to reduced sidewall flex. But my tire dealer tells me this tire profile is better suited to SUV applications, not the best for pulling a 5th wheel.
The dealer says the rims are a little too wide for 245/75-17 which would have been a good compromise.
Anybody have experience with both ends of the spectrum?
