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My truck needs new skins. Currently 265 75 16, thinking about 235 85 16.
10 ply E rated.

Any opinions? Truck is a 3/4 ton 4x4 used to pull a boat, occasional commuting, hunting. It sees more greasy boat ramps and rocks,snow, ice than deep mud.

The 235's are a bit cheaper but will it be squirrelly with a boat behind it?

Are they the same diameter ? That would be my first concern. My second would be how do they perform where you go ? Rubber composition and tread design have much to do with tire performance. At proper air pressures, they should handle well. E

Pretty much. Both will fit my wheel and both were available on 3/4 F250's. It's had the 265's since I've owned it. Done fine with them. Just curious if I'll miss anything by saving some money and going with a 235 and taller aspect ratio tire.

How do the load ratings compare? A skinnier tire will be better in the snow and rain but not offer as much flotation in mud and sand and loose gravel....these are dependent on tread pattern too of course

I also went to a narrower tire, from 265 70R 17 to 245 75R 17. Same diameter and load rating. I like the way they handle. They also leave more room under the fenders for tire chains. Wide tires are the current fad but not necessarily the best choice.

I like my cooper ATP's from discount tire. Pretty quiet, even after 6-7k miles, and they tow well. They are on a diesel 2500.

I run E rated on both my 3/4 and 1/2 tons. I really liked the Cooper ST, but they don't carry it anymore and have been buying ST Maxxx's. Can't complain, or really help you on size. I just buy what was stock size, except my older trucks.

Are the ST maxx loud, especially after they get a few miles in them?

I've been told by others they were loud, but it never bothered me. but I'm half deaf. I just like the peace of mind having e rated tires with a halfway aggressive tread.

Take a look at these Falken's......Wild Peak AT 3

lots of good chat around about them...other choices GY Duratract.......BFG KO2's.....Cooper Maxx.......

http://www.falkentire.com/tires/light-truck-suv-cuv-tires/wildpeak/t3w-tire

Likely what I'll go with when I get tires next year.

I just put 235/75-15 Falken AT3W's on my '96 Cherokee XJ 375 miles ago. All 4 took ALOT of weight to balance them. I've got a mid speed (30-40mph) vibration in the front. Not sure whether it's a balance issue or the nature of the beast during break in. Hoping after more miles it will resolve itself.They do smooth out quickly after that. Only been up to 55mph so far. They're are quiet considering they're aggressive tread. Traction wise can't say. No inclement weather yet. We'll see how they are with another 500mi or so on them. I know of no one else who has these so I can't compare notes. Realize now these are the smallest size that are offered.

235/85/16 Cooper ST Maxx's on my Tacoma. Probably overkill for that little truck, but so far they've been great tires.

A couple months ago I put a set of Cooper A/T3's on my Dodge 2500. So far they've been great. They're pretty quiet and so far I can't complain about the traction although I haven't been in real rough stuff with them.

MIght want to consider something in the 255/85R16 size. Skinnier than your current 265's by a bit, taller by about an inch. FWIW, I run 285/75R16 on my 3/4ton Duramax. The size works well with the mass of the truck.

Falkin info reading here........

Just sooo hard to find an LT AT tire in C rated 16".......GY Duratrac has one.......

Just see no need for an E rated 58# tire on a V6 Tacoma......read away..

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/packed-with-technology-falken-wildpeak-a-t3w.419869/

Thanks all.

Tom - I looked at that size. Pickings are pretty slim. Pricey too! Looks like it'd be perfect though.

Ran Toyo Open Country A/T on my old Dodge 1/2 ton and was very happy with them.

Yeah, that's the problem with the 255 size. I'd buy Toyo Open country M/T's in that size, as they and Cooper are the only "name brand" tires available.

Discount has the Falken and the Cooper AT3 in the 235 for a good price. I'm going that route. Likely the Cooper as they are on a $70 rebate special.

Thanks all!