Kwazy -- 235/80R17's on a SRW???
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Kwazy -- 235/80R17's on a SRW???
Ok -- Silly question.
The DRW's come with these and they're essentially the same diameter as the stock 265/70R17's (though the ST package comes with the smaller diameter 245/70R17's).
My question is has anyone run the 235/80R17's on their SRW truck? Does it look really dumpy? Will they mount on the 8" factory alloys? I'm looking for the more narrow footprint and less rolling resistence. I also like experimenting.
Just curious as a mental exercise...
Thoughts?
The DRW's come with these and they're essentially the same diameter as the stock 265/70R17's (though the ST package comes with the smaller diameter 245/70R17's).
My question is has anyone run the 235/80R17's on their SRW truck? Does it look really dumpy? Will they mount on the 8" factory alloys? I'm looking for the more narrow footprint and less rolling resistence. I also like experimenting.
Just curious as a mental exercise...
Thoughts?
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There is more to rolling resistance than just a narrower tire. Tread pattern, sidewall flex, rubber compound all play a part. That being said, my next set of tires will be the Pirelli Scorpion ATR in 235/80-17. We shall see what happens.
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Handling and cornering as well as dumpy looks are thoughts that came to mind though... Was curious if someone has tried them. I'm so tempted to dump about $650 installed and go to the other extreme just to see what it's like....
Thanks for the reply. Why are you considering it?
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Because everything I've read on Tirerack leads me to believe this is better tire for my needs than my factory Michelin LTX A/S, and they are reasonably priced. They are lighter and narrower, and therefore hopefully will result in a little more mpg as well. Even 1/2 MPG is better than none.
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I like the idea of a 235 80 17, but did anyone notice that the Michelin in that size is not to be put on a rim over 7.5 inch and our rims are 8 inch. However I also notice that Goodyear has that size in thier Silentarmor tire and they say it can be used on an 8 inch rim.
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They should mount on the 8" rims. I'll let the tire dealer make the call. I might just blow the $650 and see what the "pizza cutters" look on my rig. I really like contrast & will enjoy going back and forth from the 315/70-17's to the 235/80-17's. I'll take some pics if I pull the trigger... I wish I could see a pic of a 3rd gen quad cab short bed 4x4 SRW with them before doing it though.... I keep looking at 3500's DRW's with them (trying to visualize) but it's just not the same visual with the duallys.... Anyway, thanks for the thoughts guys.
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235's will fit on a 8" rim. I remember back in the late 70's and early 80's Chevy 4x4 pickups came with 235/75/15's on 8" rally rims.
Just a note but if you're a hardcore off-roader the sidewalls will be exposed to puncture damage due to the wider rim.
MikeyB
Just a note but if you're a hardcore off-roader the sidewalls will be exposed to puncture damage due to the wider rim.
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The reason I like the idea of the 235 is that you get better traction on snow-packed/icy roads. And...an added benefit should be less rolling resistance and therefore a bit better fuel economy. I'll get lots of chance to try the traction benefit up here and with fuel almost $4.00 US per gallon, every little bit helps. It will be a while before I can try it, but I'm sold on the idea.
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The reason I like the idea of the 235 is that you get better traction on snow-packed/icy roads. And...an added benefit should be less rolling resistance and therefore a bit better fuel economy. I'll get lots of chance to try the traction benefit up here and with fuel almost $4.00 US per gallon, every little bit helps. It will be a while before I can try it, but I'm sold on the idea.
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Goodyear Silent armor is the only goodyear tire I can find that rates a 10 out of 10 for snow traction. That's in the stock 265 and 235. Rates 9 for wet conditions. All the old-timers up here will tell you, the narrower the tire the better in snow. The theory being the less surface touching with the same weight on it the more friction/traction. Haven't searched Michelin yet but I'm gonna for the heck of it.
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Goodyear Silent armor is the only goodyear tire I can find that rates a 10 out of 10 for snow traction. That's in the stock 265 and 235. Rates 9 for wet conditions. All the old-timers up here will tell you, the narrower the tire the better in snow. The theory being the less surface touching with the same weight on it the more friction/traction. Haven't searched Michelin yet but I'm gonna for the heck of it.
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Goodyear Silent armor is the only goodyear tire I can find that rates a 10 out of 10 for snow traction. That's in the stock 265 and 235. Rates 9 for wet conditions. All the old-timers up here will tell you, the narrower the tire the better in snow. The theory being the less surface touching with the same weight on it the more friction/traction. Haven't searched Michelin yet but I'm gonna for the heck of it.
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Well, Looks like I'll be able to partially fund this experiment with the proceeds from selling my unused Michelin 265/70-17E's. They've been sitting in the garage for about 20 months since I upgraded at 3k miles to these 315/70-17's that I have now. Craigs List Rocks. The Michelins are like new with 3k miles and I dumped them for $300 -- about 1/2 the cost of a set of 235/80-17E's installed. Guy's coming tomorrow night to get the tires with cash (lives around the block) so should have the 235/80's on by the end of the week. Now have to decide between the cheaper Firestones or the (apparently) splended Goodyear Silent Armor tires..... Going to get a quote from the local goodyear shop and see what they can put in front of me..... Hopefully all will go well. Gonna hang onto the 315/70-17's for contrast and when I get bored again... ;-) Need a programmer that calibrates the speedo -- looking at the Superchips Flashpaq as it's about the cheapest that does it on our trucks. I can get one for $355 delivered........ I'm out.