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Re: LT265/75R16 load range E
Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2018 10:32 pm
by usachris
After reading this thread, the wife and I decided to put BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 - LT265/75R16/E on our 1999 B190. Being larger than the original tire, like other posters, some trimming of the front wheel wells were required. To start, I found a tire comparison website that gave the measurements of the original tire and the larger tire side by side:
- Size comparison #1
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- Size comparison #2
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And as a bonus, the difference in speed between the two tires as reflected on the speedometer. I haven’t seen much conversation on this topic but I haven’t dug around that much. Looks like 2 miles an hour roughly is the difference at freeway speed, I’m wondering if I could recalibrate my speedometer to match the new tires.
- Bonus! Speed Comparison.
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So glad I went through the extra effort, the new tires look amazing and I really, really feel the difference. Much more sure-footed.
Re: LT265/75R16 load range E
Posted: Sat Apr 14, 2018 11:11 pm
by usachris
Re: LT265/75R16 load range E
Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2018 3:32 pm
by ZachS
usachris wrote:After I trimmed the wheel wells on the driver and passenger side, I smoothed out the rough spots and hit it with a high heat rust blocker. Rustoleum.
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I’d be lying if I said the process was super easy, but I’d do it again after seeing the benefits. The max load rating of each tire is 3415 pounds @ 80 PSI
Hey Chris. How about a wide shot of the rig! I want to put 265s on mine too, but I haven't pulled the trigger. I found out I can run the 245s on my Sprinter without mod, so I won't have to waste the almost new 245s currently on the Air2D2. I bought 8" wide 16" rims on CL this winter and I like the looks so far. I'm considering a lift from weld tech - the "ocotillo cruiser" package. I need new bushings in the front, so the lift only doubles the cost
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Re: LT265/75R16 load range E
Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2018 4:08 pm
by usachris
A bit overcast today but here it is:
- A Very Capable Machine!
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i had a choice to have the raised white lettering facing on the outside or turned in to show the all black lettering on the sidewalls.
- I went with the black lettering facing out.
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I choose the latter - because I though my wife would think the white lettering looked too aggressive. Turned out, she preferred if the white lettering was showing.
I’m planning on installing a 3” lift kit on the front to get rid of the slight forward pitch.
Re: LT265/75R16 load range E
Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2018 4:12 pm
by usachris
ZachS wrote:
Looking Good, Air2D2!
Re: LT265/75R16 load range E
Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2018 4:33 pm
by usachris
Re: LT265/75R16 load range E
Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2018 5:37 pm
by Choptop
Nice !! Thanks for the info.
Re: LT265/75R16 load range E
Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2018 1:45 am
by ZachS
usachris wrote:The sun came out. Here are some better shots.
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Yeah. That looks really great! Be sure to share what you learn about the lift and I will too. I'm probably not doing it this year, but might if I decide the front end needs attention right away. Ultimate plan is for a lift and locking rear diff.
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Re: LT265/75R16 load range E
Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2018 6:00 pm
by GJCamper
Chris,
Was it the increased height or the increased width of your new tires that made it necessary to trim the wheel well? I wonder if I could go a little wider without needing to trim the wheel well.
Judith
Re: LT265/75R16 load range E
Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2018 7:00 pm
by usachris
Judith, the width of the tire was the cause to trim the wheel well. I drove it cross country just a few weeks ago, over the Colorado Rockies and didn’t bottom out once.
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