tire size

1bighd · February 22, 2005

I know tires have been beaten to death but I'll ask anyway since I cannot find anything on this odd sized tire

I am looking at Dunlop Mud Rover 255/85R16 on my 1500HD if I do the math it comes out 33.06 tall and 10.04 wide the stockers are 245/75R16 those should be 30.5 tall and 9.65 wide. I have put new t-bar keys in and have about 2-3 in. lift in the front as far as I can see (and measure) the only thing they will hit will be the plastic shroud under the bumper and yes I measured lock to lock on the front and back or tire. So I guess my question is does anyone know pf any reason these will not work? Since I have to pay for them to get ordered and no one in town is within $150.00 of their price.

Stryker · February 22, 2005

I can't believe that a 255/85R16 is 33"! I too did the math and sure enough. Anyway, New or Old body style?

I have a 95' with 285/75R16 with no problem. Just my 2 cents.

1bighd · February 23, 2005

My truck is a new body style.

I couldn't believe it either, I just stumbled across them on the tirerack site. They impressed me because the individuals rated them higher than the BFG mud-terrains and priced better ($503.00 mounted and balanced, tax and all in town)