LT265/75R16 load range E

[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:

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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.

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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.

[usachris]

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

[ZachS]

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 [emoji6]

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[usachris]

A bit overcast today but here it is:

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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.

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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.

[usachris]

Looking Good, Air2D2!

[usachris]

The sun came out. Here are some better shots.

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[Choptop]

Nice !! Thanks for the info.

[ZachS]

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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[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

[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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