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[Wandering Sagebrush]

Interesting video.

 

 

[57Pan]

Just so happens when I replaced my tires recently, that I went with 235/85r16 from previous 265/75r16 on my Toyota Tacoma. Same diameter, lighter and cheaper.

[Cpt Davenport]

I went down a size on my Toyo AT3s and am very happy. Lowered my GVWR and got me better MPG.

[buckland]

Thanks for the video. I don't do much rock crawling (ok none) but some roads we were on in BBRSP TX were rougher than anything I went through in AK, Yukon or Labrador. Being in snow country tread is important. I actually don't like fat tires and this seems to say pizza cutters do the job. I have run Cooper AT3's (three sets now) and though I really like the traction they seem to get a bit noisier as they age. Not thrilled with the lifespan so starting to look around. Toyo AT3's look interesting. I like quiet ride. I currently have the 245-75-17.  

[craig333]

Nothing new there. Narrow tires are easier on suspension components. Wide tires have a place in certain mud and snow conditions where flotation is important but most of us are better off with a narrower tire.

 

It would be interesting if he did the same tests but with a heavier vehicle.

[Beach]

Interesting. Will stick with wider section tires for the beach though. 

[bajaphile]

The video clearly shows that the contact patch area is actually larger with a narrower tire... talk about counter intuitive. I was just watching this video yesterday myself. Pretty mind boggling... 

Edited by bajaphile, 30 July 2023 - 07:03 PM.

[rubberlegs]

I wonder if the wider tire is supposed to have lower pressure.

Anyway, it’s getting close to new tires time. I met a guy other day who had 265/75R16 instead of 265/70R16. So I’m thinking about whether an increase of 1” diameter is a good idea (about 3.5%). Hmmm.

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

I wonder if the wider tire is supposed to have lower pressure.

Anyway, it’s getting close to new tires time. I met a guy other day who had 265/75R16 instead of 265/70R16. So I’m thinking about whether an increase of 1” diameter is a good idea (about 3.5%). Hmmm.

When I purchased my 2002 Tundra used it came with GoodYear 265/75R16 Wrangler tires.

A few years ago I needed to replace them and went with the brand Hercules in the same size but a quieter tread design.

That size is only  one larger then stock 265/65R16.

 

I am happy with them they are stable and quiet.

 

Frank

[JHanson]

We crossed the entire Abu Moharek dune chain in Egypt in 70-Series Land Cruisers riding on 235/85x16 BFG/AT tires. They do just fine in sand if you air them down. We run this size on our own Troopy and FJ40 as well.