Tire size question

[BGPick]

I really want to go for that old school tall and skinny mud tire look with a very plain side wall and not all the “decorative” non sense. So 215 would give me the thinner tire as opposed to a 235.

I can’t seem to find too many options for a 215 in all terrain or mud though so I’ll probably go with a 235/85/16.

Was looking at the Nankang Mudstar. Seems like the best bang for the buck don’t really want to spend a whole lot. I was also looking at the Power King bias ply tires but those sound like they ride pretty hard and can have issues for a daily driver.

These are the Nankang mudstar tires in a 235:

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[78C10BigTen]

I really want to go for that old school tall and skinny mud tire look with a very plain side wall and not all the “decorative” non sense. So 215 would give me the thinner tire as opposed to a 235.

I can’t seem to find too many options for a 215 in all terrain or mud though so I’ll probably go with a 235/85/16.

Was looking at the Nankang Mudstar. Seems like the best bang for the buck don’t really want to spend a whole lot. I was also looking at the Power King bias ply tires but those sound like they ride pretty hard and can have issues for a daily driver.

These are the Nankang mudstar tires in a 235:

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Correct me if im wrong but isnt 215 just going to be shorter not skinnier? Isnt it the 85 that your looking to change that makes it skinnier?

 

[BGPick]

215 / 235 is the width or footprint of the tire. The second two digit number is the sidewall height and last two digit number is the diameter of the wheel.

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[78C10BigTen]

215 / 235 is the width or footprint of the tire. The two digit number is the sidewall height.

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If this is true then why is a 235/55/15 so fat and wide? Tire sizes make no sense to me...

 

[BGPick]

I’m sure there is some proportioning/ratio involved that changes the overall height of the tire. I just know the basics!

 

[Blue Ox]

55 is a much shorter sidewall than an 85. So the tire diameter is smaller making the proportions seem wider.

 

[bucket]

I really want to go for that old school tall and skinny mud tire look with a very plain side wall and not all the “decorative” non sense. So 215 would give me the thinner tire as opposed to a 235.

I can’t seem to find too many options for a 215 in all terrain or mud though so I’ll probably go with a 235/85/16.

Was looking at the Nankang Mudstar. Seems like the best bang for the buck don’t really want to spend a whole lot. I was also looking at the Power King bias ply tires but those sound like they ride pretty hard and can have issues for a daily driver.

These are the Nankang mudstar tires in a 235:

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I run the Power King bias ply tires and really like them. The ride is very comfortable at all speeds. I do get a little bit of wobble in certain circumstances, but I run a much larger tire than what you are looking at.

 

[BGPick]

How do I know what size of the power kings will fit my wheels? I see their sizing is a bit different. My stock tires are 215/85/16

 

[bucket]

Any of them will fit the rims. I have the 9.00x16 on my stock dually rims. You just need to pick the diameter you want, and tread style. Iirc, they offer two tread designs.

 

[BGPick]

Yikes, looks like they are roughly $200 per tire though. The Mudstar’s are $472 shipped.

 

[Frankenchevy]

If this is true then why is a 235/55/15 so fat and wide? Tire sizes make no sense to me...

Tire size formula for a 235/85-16:

First number is the width in mm. A 235 is 235mm wide. 25.4mm is equal to one inch.

The second number is the aspect ratio. It’s a percentage of the width. So the “85” means that one sidewall height is 85% of the width. So 235 x .85=199.75mm

The third number is the rim diameter in inches.

If you want to figure out the overall diameter or height of the tire you add the rim diameter plus two sidewall heights. (199.75 x 2/25.4) + 16= 31.72”

Tire manufacturers aren’t exact though. Might be off by a little, but that’s the theory.

 

[Rusty Nail]

I bought 255/70 R16 for my C20, that's a 30x10. You should get those lol.
It looks cool.

 

[75gmck25]

Some of the most common OEM sizes for 16" truck tires have been 235/85R16 and 245/75R16, so these sizes are produced in volume, and are usually the least expensive by a few dollars (or more). If you look at discount stores like Costco and Walmart they only sell a few brands and sizes, but almost always have these two sizes in stock.

Bruce

 

[bucket]

Tire size formula for a 235/85-16:

First number is the width in mm. A 235 is 235mm wide. 25.4mm is equal to one inch.

The second number is the aspect ratio. It’s a percentage of the width. So the “85” means that one sidewall height is 85% of the width. So 235 x .85=199.75mm

The third number is the rim diameter in inches.

If you want to figure out the overall diameter or height of the tire you add the rim diameter plus two sidewall heights. (199.75 x 2/25.4) + 16= 31.72”

Tire manufacturers aren’t exact though. Might be off by a little, but that’s the theory.

It varies greatly by brand and even the model of tire. And profile too for some reason... it's dumb. For example, a 245/50/16 will have a much wider tread than the average 245/75/16 tire. And a 245/50 in one brand could be a full inch wider than another brands' 245/50. Sizes are just general guidelines and you really have to compare actual measurements.