Looking for pics of 255/70 or 265/70/16 Tires

[Shawn w]

I am looking at replacing the tires on my 02 EV. I ocassionally have to drive out into muddy field, and some pretty rutted muddy logging trail type roads for my job. I am trying to find pics of Explorers with this size, to see how much of a difference they make. I have the stock 245/70/16's now and they are about wore out. I am planning on going with these tires:

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...&tireModel=Grabber+AT+2&partnum=67SR6GRAT2OWL

Any suggestions are apreciated.

Thanks,
Shawn

 

[DiBo]

I am replacing the tires on my 02 eddie in a couple of weeks. I am getting the 265/75/16 Goodyear Wrangler Authority tires from walmart. They look great, are goodyear tires and are cheap. Google them and you will find pics if the itres and vehicles wearing them. I have 255's now and I am just not happy with them.

 

[CALDWELL]

if your going to looking into a larger tire, and the 245's arent doing it for you... i would just go 265's... 255 isnt that much different than 245...

 

[Shawn w]

Well thats why I was looking for the pictures, to see how much of a difference that would be.

Thanks,
Shawn

 

[thepotroast]

Using the search feature yields quite a few results. The search feature is handy because it lists relevant subject matter pertaining to your exact criteria, both new and old.

Do an "advanced search" in the 2002-2005 Explorer forum, with the subject 265/70/16 in the search box, you will pull up PAGES of posts on these tires, many of which contain pictures that users have posted over the years.

An example:

http://explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=219154&highlight=265/70/16

 

[techboj]

These are Dunlop Rover RVXT LT255/70-16. The LT version is 30.5 inches while the P255/70-16 for the same tire is 30.1 inches. Load rating is higher for the LT, tread depth 17/32" and max tire pressure is higher.

Final tire height varies between tires from different manufacturers ever so slightly.

Note that the picture has the stock tire size at stock suspension levels (no BL, AAL, Shackles or TT)

For reference, tire approx sizes:

245/70-16 = 29.5"
255/70-16 = 30.1"
265/70-16 = 30.6"
265/75-16 = 31.6"

 

[Shawn w]

Yeah, I've already searched the forums, most of the pictures are from off road outings, and it's kind of hard to tell.

Thanks,
Shawn

 

[thepotroast]

Yeah, I've already searched the forums, most of the pictures are from off road outings, and it's kind of hard to tell.

Thanks,
Shawn

Except for the link I posted, right?

Here's the picture from the link...a non-offroading picture of 265/70's on a 04 EB:

 

[stuartr]

The pics you posted are on 17in rims. Would that make a diff. or is a 265 a 265? I too want to go up in size but I have 255/70 16 right now. Shawn I will put up a pic of them when I get home. The only thing about that tire is it only that I can find comes all season tires. I want AT tires so I will probably go to 265s.

STU

 

[Shawn w]

17 in rims do make a difference. If you have 16" wheels, you would just increase the aspect ratio. For some reason thought the factory 17" wheels look a lot bigger than the factory 16" wheels on these trucks. Still looking.

Thanks,
Shawn

 

[thepotroast]

:smacksface:

I give up.

 

[stuartr]

What I am saying is a 265 on a 16 the same height as a 265 on a 17. Sorry thought I would clarify that. But here is couple pics of my Mountys. The one in the back is my 02 with the 255/70s and the 2008 in the front is hers with factory size on 17s I am not sure the size. But the 08 will get bigger rubber when it is ready. Look at the diff in the fender gap and I put up the front pic to show the width diff. Gives it alot wider looking stance and sticks to the road really well too.

STU

 

[techboj]

Generally, a 30 inch tire will be the same as any 30 inch tire regardless of whether it's on a 15, 16 or 17" rim

The 30 inch tire however will have more rubber/sidewall than the same 30 inch tire on a 17 rim (plus or minus a certain variance)

Strictly speaking though, the aspect ratio is a percentage of the width of the tire so let's take a hypothetical size --- 265/70

265/70-15 = 29.6"
265/70-16 = 30.6"
265/70-17 = 31.6"

Using the figures above, if you are upgrading your 265/70-15 (29.6") to a 17 rim and you want to retain an almost exact tire height and your speedometer reading, then you would be going to a 265/60-17 which is 29.5" in height

Another thing to note is that not all tire manufacturers adhere strictly to the sizing. They are allowed a certain degree of tolerance even if they are the same numerical size. Hence, a goodyear RTS 255/70-16 is slightly smaller than a Dunlop Rover RVXT 255/70-16

Finally, as in my earlier post, tire sizes may also vary within a manufacturer specially if comparing P and LT sizes

For example

Dunlop Radial Rover RVXT P255/70-16 = 30.1"
Dunlop Radial Rover RVXT LT255/70-16 = 30.5"

 

[thepotroast]

Generally, a 30 inch tire will be the same as any 30 inch tire regardless of whether it's on a 15, 16 or 17" rim

The 30 inch tire however will have more rubber/sidewall than the same 30 inch tire on a 17 rim (plus or minus a certain variance)

Strictly speaking though, the aspect ratio is a percentage of the width of the tire so let's take a hypothetical size --- 265/70

265/70-15 = 29.6"
265/70-16 = 30.6"
265/70-17 = 31.6"

Using the figures above, if you are upgrading your 265/70-15 (29.6") to a 17 rim and you want to retain an almost exact tire height and your speedometer reading, then you would be going to a 265/60-17 which is 29.5" in height

Another thing to note is that not all tire manufacturers adhere strictly to the sizing. They are allowed a certain degree of tolerance even if they are the same numerical size. Hence, a goodyear RTS 255/70-16 is slightly smaller than a Dunlop Rover RVXT 255/70-16

Finally, as in my earlier post, tire sizes may also vary within a manufacturer specially if comparing P and LT sizes

For example

Dunlop Radial Rover RVXT P255/70-16 = 30.1"
Dunlop Radial Rover RVXT LT255/70-16 = 30.5"

Very good points all around. Also another factor that will vary the same brand tire size is the load rating. For example...

Nitto Terra Grappler LT285/75/16 D122Q = 32.68" DIA / 11.34" WIDTH
Nitto Terra Grappler LT285/75/16 E126Q = 32.76" DIA / 11.42" WIDTH

The latter being the greater load rating, holding not only more weight but also PSI. It's overall diameter and width is greater than the same model with the lower ratings.

 

[2+2]

I just recently purchased Dynapro ATm in 255/70r16 after debating between that size and 265/70r16. I went with a smaller size for various reasons. It is a substantial difference going from 235 all seasons to 255 ATs but you will not notice as big of a diffence since you are starting from 245s obviously. Ground clearance increased 3/4 of an inch. Interestingly, if you take a look at the original Car and Driver review of the 3rd gen. Explorer, Ford provided the staff with an Explorer having 255/70r16. I would post some pictures if there is a real easy way to do so but I think its a hassle here.....

 

[techboj]

I just recently purchased Dynapro ATm in 255/70r16 after debating between that size and 265/70r16. I went with a smaller size for various reasons. It is a substantial difference going from 235 all seasons to 255 ATs but you will not notice as big of a diffence since you are starting from 245s obviously. Ground clearance increased 3/4 of an inch.

Technically,

235/70-16 = 29.0"
255/70-16 = 30.1"

so the height increase is only a little over half an inch (0.55"). The tire diameter increases by about an inch but the measurable difference is from the centerline/radius = hence 0.5" (this takes into account all sizes and brands being equal. As I've said before, some tires are taller than others, while some are shorter even if they are the same numerical size

Interestingly, if you take a look at the original Car and Driver review of the 3rd gen. Explorer, Ford provided the staff with an Explorer having 255/70r16.

It may have something to do with the testing procedures / reviews. The added height and flotation of a wider and taller tire may yield a slight advantage depending on how they reviewed the vehicles.

One thing to note is that going from 235 to 255 will yield approx a 3.8% difference in speedometer reading. With the 255, if your speedometer is indicating 60mph, you are actually moving at approx 62.3mph

I would post some pictures if there is a real easy way to do so but I think its a hassle here.....

Posting is easy. Host your pics elsewhere then link to it. I use webshots and it even lets me choose picture posting sizes. There is a sticky on how to post pictures in this forum.

If that's too much of a hassle, then go elite !

 

[thepotroast]

I would post some pictures if there is a real easy way to do so but I think its a hassle here.....

Curious...how else have you posted pictures on internet forums? What is this forum missing that others have? You can upload your pictures here and upload it from that...or just direct the image link to an outside URL.

 

[2+2]

I think the additional height difference was probably due to the wear on my prior tires. I was really impressed with the Dynapros the past many snow storms. The sipes run deep so I hope to get long wear out of them.

The speedo error is one of the reasons that I did not go bigger. Others included chance of resale (recent 4runner has piqued my interest), stress on tranny and fuel economy. The shifting is a more bit erratic/hunting than before. I didnt notice any slower accelleration but then again, I do have the V8 with tow package. One thing I did not expect to feel but I do is poorer braking performance.

I also did not mean that other sites make uploading images easier. The uploading image thing is purely a function of laziness or busy-ness on my part..depending on how you look at it.