Time for Tires '02 F250

True, nothing is better on ice, but most "studdable" tires are a very soft compound, and not recommended for everyday use as they don't last very long under normal conditions. An all season or even all terrain type tire would be the best choice, and stay home if possible in icy conditions.

The 285 tire is 20mm (wider) than your 265 tire, and the sidewall height is

75% of that number. (in a 285/75/16)

The page-link below is a good source for a breakdown of tire sizes and what they mean, but not exactly a complete answer to your question. I'm not endorsing the company either, I just knew of the website and thought it might help.

Spdloader

Well, there was no ice in the median. just snow...we got 6" yesterday, and it had just started getting heavy where I spun.

Thanks, I already understand the sizing nomenclature, I am looking for anyone that might have real-world experience on a 285 75R16 or 305 70R16 (which are almost the same daimeter) on a stock-height Superduty F250 4x4.

I was responding to Michelle P about the studdable tires on ice.

Good luck man.

Spdloader

On Mon, 21 Feb 2005 10:41:30 -0500, Matt Macchiarolo rearranged some electrons to form:

Michelins, bro. You'll be crying when you buy them, but you will never cry about them again.

Glad to hear everyone is OK.

Don't go bigger; the ps-pump won't be your friend; think it is hard to turn the wheel with the brakes on now, wait until you do it with a larger tire.

Speaking with experience?

I'll check it out. Thanks, Linda basically kept her eyes shut until we stopped. Sam never stopped playing his Gameboy...that kid has no fear. Once I got it off the pavement, I was relaxed a little because I knew I wasn't going to hit anyone, so I just did my best to keep it straight until we stopped. Had it happened on an overpass, with a concrete barrier and guardrail, I'd be shopping for a new truck, not just new tires.

I went with the 285s on my truck with few regrets. OK, the only regret is a decrease in gas mileage.

I'm running Pro-Comp A/Ts. (4 Wheel Parts had a buy 3 get 1 free promotion I couldn't pass up.) Don't know how long they will last, but I'm sure they won't match the factory Firestones. I do suspect they will offer superior grip, but so far I can't really back that up. (Been a very mild winter snow-wise, and they haven't seen enough mud to matter.)

Matt

99 V-10 Super Duty, Super Cab 4x4

I have the V-10 as well. If I was interested in gas mileage, I would have bought a Ranger.

:-)

Well, yeah, but.......

So far the step up in size hasn't provided any real tangible benefits. The tires "look" a bit bigger, but they have yet to prove they are any more capable off road or on.

I've always liked bigger tires, but I'm thinking if I'm going to suffer a penalty, I should get something for it. What I should have done was spend four times the money and popped for a leveling lift, wider wheels and a set of 315s.

Matt

99 V-10 Super Duty, Super Cab 4x4 (w/wimpy 285s)

What about your extra 10mm of clearance? :-) What I am looking at is the 295

75r16...while it won't look like a monster truck, I should maintain capacity (the BFG's have the same max load rating as the Firestones, though it is a load range D) and have much better winter traction.

Matt, It is possible that the Load range D in the 295 size could equal the same max tire weight as an E in the 265. Just check it out. You could be OK.

On another note, I live in the mountains in snow country. I put REVO's on my F350 SD CC 4x4. They are an extremely good tire in snow. The 295 probably will not give you better traction because of it being a 295. Look for a good traction tire first, then select you 295 if you wish. Some recommend the Michelin's. I've always heard good comments about the Michelin's. But also check out the Bridgestone REVO's.

I love the Revo's! Put a set on my truck and my dad's (beings I work at Firestone, I got a screaming deal) The rubber compound of the revo's change as they wear so they grip as well at the end of there life as the beginning.

I have an '01 F250 4x4 and will be putting either the Bridgestone REVO's or the Yokohama Geolanders. I have 265's now and will be getting 285's.

The REVO's are da bomb!!

I put the Bridgestone Dueler Revo's on my '93 Bronco. I'm extremely pleased with them. Check them out at

NES

They're the best. I had them on my 95 GMC Sierra and loved them.

As soon as these Firestone's wear down I'm going shopping for REVO's

I run BFG AT TAs and I think they are a great tire. I had fantastic traction in the snow and I don't have any complaints about any other conditions. I only put them on last September so I can't vouch for tread wear. They are a lot quieter than I thought they would be on the highway, quiet enough to have a conversation without yelling.

I recommend them and I would buy them again.

Stephen

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