2006-12-23 07:27:34 · 5 answers · asked by ? 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
Sure. Going from 255s to 265s aren't that much different in and of itself, but going from a passenger style tire to a light truck tire can be different in height even if the 2 were the same size (such as the 255s). The reason is that the light truck tire usually has a bit more agressive and usually a bit deeper tread than the passenger car design. However, it all depends on the brand and type you get. The LT or light truck tire also has a stiffer sidewall, regardless of tread design. You can get highway design tread or as aggressive a tread pattern as "mudders". Depends on what you are doing with the truck as well as your pocketbook size whether you go with more of an all season design or an all out "mudder". If you go with more of an all season or even an all terrain design tread, then you should have no problem with tire rub. As far as changing rims, I have no clue where the person came up with that one. 265 is only 10mm or roughly 3/8" wider, so they would work fine on the wheels you have now. And as far as light truck tires being a better ride, well, that was a swing and a miss as well. Light truck tires have a stiffer sidewall, and the stiffer the sidewall, the more you are going to feel the road. That's why most of the 1/2 tons have passenger car type tires on them. To give them a better ride. The softer the sidewall, the cushier the feel, the better the ride. And yes, your speedometer as well as your odometer will be off just a bit. Depending on what kind of difference you have as far as tire height, it can be as much as 3 to 5 mph off and as much as 5% off on the odometer. Most usually, though 1 to 2% is about right for the difference in tire heights.
2006-12-23 13:32:56 · answer #1 · answered by pygmybilly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have 265/70 r17s on my Chevy. They are about 31.6" in diameter. They are just a bit taller than the 255's. Your only concern would be tire clearance. I'm sure you won't have any problem with that. You could probably go up to a 285 with no problem. Your rims should be perfect for the 265. Go for it. the ride will be smoother and it will look more like a truck.
2006-12-23 07:34:01 · answer #2 · answered by papaz71 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you need to switch rims, but not sure. Seems like passenger tires and light truck tires don't take the same wheels.
2006-12-23 07:30:01 · answer #3 · answered by Papa John 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will be fine, maybe throw your speedometer off 1-2 mph lower, but no other problems...
2006-12-23 09:13:42 · answer #4 · answered by tdot 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=24
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=33
2006-12-23 09:13:40 · answer #5 · answered by tronary 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋