MAYF, The tires are virtually Identical diameters -- they turn 653 Revs Per
Mile---stay with the 10 plys the 265 will have slightly less side sway---if
you want more power go to 245's 5%---If you want less go to 285's 5%
>
> From: "DrMayf" <drmayf@teknett.com>
> Date: 2005/02/04 Fri PM 07:06:10 CST
> To: <land-speed@autox.team.net>
> Subject: Non LSR Truck Tires
>
> Well, the general consensus is Michelins. One thing I don't understand
> though is the sizes. My truck rides on tires from the factory and they are
> LT265/75 R16 and most say to use 235/85 sizes. Why is that? 235 is narrower
> and with more siewall (more rolling resistance, less economy). I surfed the
> Bridgestone/Firestone site and the tires originally installed do not seen to
> be available any more and the 265 size is hard tolocate. My 265's were also
> load range E and max pressure of 75 psig so with a wider tire could carry
> more. Right now, one is flat so not carrying anything. Are anyof the
> Michelins 265s? I'll look...
>
"Sparky"
Lakester 2211
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