I am going to be needing new tires soon and can't decide what size to get. When I got the van it had 235/85/16's which were fine but they were cheap tires and one of them had the tread separate on the highway which was kinda scary.
I then tried to put 285/75/16 Dueler Revos on but they were too big and hit the front leafs at full lock. I ended up putting 265/75/16 BFG A/Ts on and they have been very good. The wide tire technically should be better in the sand, but aired down I haven't noticed too much difference, but I didn't have the 235/85's that long.
Right now 90% of my driving is on the road and mostly the freeway. Offroading is mostly sand beaches and dirt roads, so I want something I can air down and perform well on the beach.
My biggest question is if going back to the narrower 235/85's will help highway milage vs the 265/75's or if it will not make much difference. I can get E load rating on the 235's also, vs only D on the 265's, this is for a 9,000 lb loaded E350 4x4 van so that may be an issue as well.
Any advice is much appreciated, thanks!
Andy
I then tried to put 285/75/16 Dueler Revos on but they were too big and hit the front leafs at full lock. I ended up putting 265/75/16 BFG A/Ts on and they have been very good. The wide tire technically should be better in the sand, but aired down I haven't noticed too much difference, but I didn't have the 235/85's that long.
Right now 90% of my driving is on the road and mostly the freeway. Offroading is mostly sand beaches and dirt roads, so I want something I can air down and perform well on the beach.
My biggest question is if going back to the narrower 235/85's will help highway milage vs the 265/75's or if it will not make much difference. I can get E load rating on the 235's also, vs only D on the 265's, this is for a 9,000 lb loaded E350 4x4 van so that may be an issue as well.
Any advice is much appreciated, thanks!
Andy