CND SuperCrew
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The truck is going to need some new shoes come fall. I'm a regular member on other diesel sites but looking for towing feed back. This is what I know. Gearing is 3.73, going up the one tire size would equate to ~ 3.59
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Ron, Lori and Autumn
TV 2012 F150 loaded XLT EB SuperCrew 7700GVWR Maxtow 6.5'
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6.7 tow rig
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I did that on my F150 I had years ago. I went from 255/70/17 to 295/70/17. I could notice a little difference and that was a bigger jump than you are talking about. I personally like the way bigger tires look and the small hit in power I took was minimal. I dont think you would ever notice on your diesel. I know I will be going up two sizes when is time to change them on my diesel
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2003silverado
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If we are talking about your truck and trailer in your profile, you will be absolutely fine. Where people should avoid getting a larger diameter tire is when they are at the upper end of their TV's tow rating...Which it looks like you are nowhere near. You will need to get your speedometer re-calibrated.
Some people don't recommend putting 265s on the stock rims, but MANY people do it and seem to be fine. I wouldn't recommend going any larger than 265 on the stock rims.
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CKNEK
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I went to 265s on my GM and noticed absolutely no difference in power or mileage. They did make the speedo accurate when compared to the GPS.
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BenK
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245's are fine for general usage, but if pushing the limits, the of course
going bigger is better (in most cases)
I've had 4 or 5 sets of 265's after wearing out the OEM 245's that came
with my Sub (see sig)
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Sandia Man
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Did the exact same thing on our TV and couldn't tell the difference either. The added capacity and the improved looks made it a no-brainer IMO.
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CND SuperCrew
SK, Canada
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So I've narrowed down my choices, Toyo Open Country AT & Hankook Dynapro ATM, thoughts feedback...Thx
Toyo
Hankook
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SoCalDesertRider
SanDiego, CA, USA
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To properly run 265's, you should also swap the wheels to the wider, higher weight rated 16x7 factory stock wheels from the 3500SRW trucks. They are a direct-fit for your 2500 truck and will keep your new tires and wheels properly matched for wheel/tire width, as well as wheel/tire load weight capacity.
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carringb
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SoCalDesertRider wrote:To properly run 265's, you should also swap the wheels to the wider, higher weight rated 16x7 factory stock wheels from the 3500SRW trucks. They are a direct-fit for your 2500 truck and will keep your new tires and wheels properly matched for wheel/tire width, as well as wheel/tire load weight capacity.
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Running 265s on narrower wheels will diminish handling because the sidewalls will flex more.
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North River
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I've ran the Toyos and am currently running the Hankooks. I really like them both. I went with the Hankooks this time because they were less money. Both brands handle and wear well,and work good on and off road. If you can't decide,flip a coin. You'll like either.
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