Why don't more people go for 235/85's?

I've got 235/85, only gripe is Load Range E... I'd keep the size if I could get them in anything besides 10 ply. Next set will be 265/75 in a lower load range

 

That is debatable. Check out the link I posted earlier.

 

Now you've done it. Here comes the shit storm.

 

Except another thread about tire size...

 

This paper is silly. It sounds great until you break down what he actually is trying to prove. He doesn't make any actual proof.

Also he uses a logical fallacy. He assumes because other race groups use narrower tires then by association he's right. I challenge: any other desert race group in the US.

 

not debatable. physics. your link even states what I said haha

 

Some of the math he references is good. The larger the tire patch the less pressure you are exerting on a surface. Also I think you just used the same logical fallacy.

 

I didn't disagree with that.

He's failing to recognize the actual value of this. He basically assumes the contact pressure is -40% when the tire is an extra inch in width. That's ridiculous and can be easily proven.

Talk about over your head.

 

Wider is better on ice as far as control and traction.

 

Interesting read.

Taking exception to this passage: "A tall, narrow tire is a better choice for all off-highway surface conditions with the exception of soft sand, snow and soft mud that's depth exceeds 110% of the vehicles minimum ground clearance."

 

Does anyone make a 235/85 that is not E rated?

 

No one does, they are basically a dually tire.

 

Everything is a compromise. So unless you plan to swap out tires depending on conditions, go with the middle of the width range.

 

That is a fair point. I think my questions have essentially been answered in this thread anyway. The answer is: People are passionate about tire size. And especially passionate about the tires size they recently spent lots of money on. Just do what works for you.

 

Nobody likes little skinny wiener tires... well maybe @JimSnell

 

It's not how fat they are, it's how you use them... At least that's what the ladies used to tell me Come to think of it, they may not have been talking about my tires...