235-85-16? anyone running them?

just checking to see if anyone is using this size on thier gen II tacos. Its primary use is on 3/4 ton chevys, but im thinking it may be better in snow conditions to have more weight on a smaller contact. also may be better for fuel consumption

 

way to skinny for my taste but it would be good on gas. And Welcome

 

thanks Lee, you should see me on here a bit now. I have "plans" haha.

Anyway, I got a tire dropped off so I could put it up to the truck and see how it would look. I would be getting BFGs if I decide its the size I want.

here are a few pics.

 

And I thought my tires were skinny...

 

What is the 235/86/16 tire being compared against? Is that the stock 265/70/16 tires? Did you go with the 235s? If so, did it rub against the mud flaps and the inner wheel well? Did you use wheel spacers with 235s?

 

About to pull the trigger on a set of 235/85/16 BFG mud terrains. It says it is a full 32" tire. From what I have read, it won't rub because it is so skinny, right?

 

Damn, those are some pizza cutters

 

Nice thread ressurection.

235/85R16 is the same diameter as the 265/75R16. I see a lot of people running them here in montana for snow tires. I have seen several people run them year round with a good AT. I put some 235 BFG ATKO on but then switched them out for sock size because I wanted my gearing back with the 4cyl. There is no rubbing or other problems with a stock truck. The road manners will be a little different with the tall skinny tire, but i didnt mind. The ride will be a little rough due to the 235's only coming in E Rated, but I didnt notice too much difference, it is a truck after all. I am now running 245/75R16(stock size) E rated and like the ride and handling. I recently have been lusting over 245/75R17 tires, wich are a 32" tire with a good compromise on width, not too skinny but not too wide, just right. If you want to try the 235's go for it there isnt really any reason not to.