Pizza cutters or floatation?

So my 285/75/16 Bridgestone Revo's are nearly worn out after 68,000 miles on my pro comp wheels (Great tires)
I am now considering replacing them with another set of the same size tires in a mor aggressive tread, OR getting some 225/85/16 tires (pizza cutters - as they are tall and skinny).

My brother ran the tall/skinny on his 2001 taco for 70,000 miles.

Thoughts or opinions?

 

Look into 235/85 R16. Also read this article http://www.expeditionswest.com/research/white_papers/tire_selection_rev1.html

 

There's a good article about 255/85s in the wheels & tires section.

 

I run 236/86r16s, and will replace them with the same when they wear out. 255/85r16s are 33", like your 285/75s. Was the 225/85 a typo, or are you thinking of going much smaller diameter as well?

 

I just mounted lt235/85/16e blizzaks for winter tires and they look awesome. My summers are lt265/75/16e bfg tako's but when they wear out (if they ever do) I will be swapping those out for 235's too.

 

Is any body running the 235/85R16 tires on a non-lifted truck?? Any rubbing issues.

 

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No rubbing whatsoever on mine, and mine are Duratracs. Still have room for heavy duty chains on the rear too. BTW, they are roughly the same height as 265/75R16s, on a 30mm diet.

 

Thanks Phil. I am planning on getting studded duratracs this winter but I just wasn't sure they wouldn't rub up front.

The info on the chains is helpful as well. I carry HD V-Bar chains in the winter.

 

Pizza cutters make good flotation tires when they are aired down.

 

lThey only come in E load range, but if you offroad your truck that should be fine.