For the stock 7" wide wheels the 255/85/16 is the tallest tire rated for that rim width. I know plenty have run 285/75's which are the same height. I don't want to talk about that, but I would really like to hear from anyone who has ran 255's. There are only about 12 mfg's of this size. I am more interested in an AT than MT. A couple of tires that have come up recently are Laramie Trailcutters which seem like a 3 rd rate brand and Maxxis who have 3 choices in this size. This is a popular tire in the Land Rover crowd and seems to be popular in Australia on expedition vehicles. But some realworld experince on our heavy trucks would be nice to hear about.
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Mine: 91 F250 Reg Cab 4x4 5spd 7.3IDI 4.10LS 145,000 miles. Banks Sidewinder 92 D60 F axle w 97 brakes and Powerlock. Lift: about 4" over stock 250. 33x12.50x16.5 Pro Comp MTs Magnaflow 12" muffler. Sees dirt everyday. Used to haul hay, wood, feed cows, check fence.
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Diesel Mechanic 28 yrs
I have been running these for about 5 years now. What exactly is the information you are looking for? Be Carefull with sizes. The trail cutters I had were only about 32 inches in dia versus the 33 of others out there.
I had a set of the 255/85r16's on my 02' F350. I loved those tires, don't let the D rating bother you. The weight rating on them is only like 40lbs less per tire the the E rated 235/85R16's. I don't believe they are made in an E rated tire. My next new set of rubber will be the 255/85R16's again. They towed just fine for me, and handled nicely. No rubbing either, you get the benefit of a 33-34" tire without the worry of even coming close to the bumper corners or fenders. Mine were AT's, and they were coopers.
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1992 F350 Crew Cab 4x4 7.3l IDI E4OD No Turbo
1993 F350 Crew Cab 4x4 7.3l IDI E4OD No Turbo
1990 F250 Super Cab 2x4 7.3l IDI E4OD Utility bed
1987 E250 Quadravan 4x4 6.9 IDI C6 Banks Turbo, Gearvendor, and U.S. Gear Exhaust Brake
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