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

bass ackwards

 

Lolololoool they do quite well in the snow and mud. My buddy has those pizza cutters in his truck and it mobs thru everything

 

Skinny tires means skinny...

I think I want 285's now. THANKS FOR ALL THEY HELP GUYS.

 

my tall-n-skinnys have done pretty damn well in some gnarly NY and VT snow. im not a big science guy, so take my anecdotal evidence for what its worth (not much at all...)

 

Because I don't want pizza cutters

 

Love my 235/85s!

 

I always just assumed the ice skate analogy... Skinny and sharp blades are faster because the force is more concentrated on a smaller area. I've been wrong before though haha.

 

Totally depends on your style. On packed dirt and rocks (what most people wheel on) I feel that wider tires are more useful. In snow, skinny tires rule.

I know the research paper shows differently and that's interesting! Just not really how I feel. Just think hill climbs with skinny tires would be hard

 

285/75 because BRO. The reasoning does not outweigh the impact. I'd make sense if they were used solely for off-road, but around here I see (and HEAR) worn down, unbalanced, cupped 285s bogged in muddy ditches, rolling down the highway, or parked in shopping centers everywhere.

235/85 because Practicality. Plain & simple.

Meanwhile I'm over here on 265/75. I like the look of 235 and 255/85, but I didn't think they would do well with my offset FN wheels. If I ever switch to a wheel that fits under my fender better (likely), I plan to go to 255 or 235.

 

Oh I know lol i wanted to hear the opinions also

 

After comparing the cost difference, mileage and my use of tires the 235/85s were a no brainer. They cost me $140ish each VS the 265/75 at $190ish each.

 

I'm happy with my 265/75/16s, but will probably change to a 255/70/17 instead. Same width, but 32" height. Tire price is the same, and available in a wide range of tread patterns and loads, P metric to LT E.

 

just for kicks, think about the ice skates. you have tons of traction and can actually turn. compare that to just wearing shoes on the ice, you are not going anywhere except falling on ur ass haha.

 

Pizza cutters do great in sand aired down. They give a longer foot print, like a ski or snowshoe.

 

Aren't the 265/75/16's a 31.6" tire, and the 255/70/17 a 31.1" tire?

 

Love my 235s! They are better for me than 265s in almost every circumstance. Other than looks, I can see no reason to go wide (for my terrain). They are taller, cheaper, usually rated e (which is good), have more plys, can put chains on and clear the UCAs, and all the other reasons ppl have mentioned. I also love doing technical obstacles on skinny tires. It really makes me focus on putting my tires in the proper place. Its like walking over things rather than rolling over them if you catch my drift.

The only issue I have is that they are basically a 32 inch tire, which has nothing to do with width, I know. When I am rock crawling, I often need a spotter, so I may move to 255s. Even so, with a good spotter and a tug here and there, there are few places I can't go.

IMHO the main reason ppl go to wider tires is looks - which is fine. There are times when I look at my truck from various angles and go...damn those are thin and tiny! One way to combat this is to get the most aggressive tire you can find. Gives the impression of a larger tire.

 

This is a good thing to me. Lot's of rocks on our trails.

 

Maxxis bighorn?

 

I switched my OR to a 17" FJ rim and am now running a 255-75-17 Duratrac...Same as the Rubicon's run...Perfect size if you ask me.