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Re: Help me get rid of these Firestones
Total crap, in my opinion.
A 265 is only 30 mm wider than a 235/85R16 (stock on a dually). On a 7" rim it fits fine.
Yeah, they are a bit thinner, but the diameter is about the same. You might even notice an improvement in fuel mileage.
265/75 multiplied is 198.75 sidewall ratio height
235/85 multiplied is 199.75 sidewall ratio height
A millimeter?? That's not enough difference to even recalibrate the speedo. But if you like wider tires, the 265's are about an inch wider overall.
Walmart and Sam's Club sell Michelin XPS. Even though they are expensive tires, they have the best prices I've found. And typically I've heard Walmart doesn't hassle you over installing tires you are paying for. I could understand if you were asking for 38" Superswampinators on a 7 inch rim, but hassle over a slightly THINNER tire? Ludicrous. Take your hard-earned money elsewhere.
I plan to buy 6 [six! ouch!] XPS tractions before winter. That assuming I scrape together the $1200 buckeroos. A tall price to pay, but I have no doubt it will be worth it.
HTH-
-steve
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