Anyone running 255-70-16's?

[climbinglife]

Hey guys, anyone running this tire size?

I just got the truck and the oem tires size was replaced by the previous owner with 245-70-16's which are still on the truck and have about 75% left. I just don't like the tire...they are Geo-Trac's which I never even heard of.

I want to get a set of BFG A/T's

Thanks,
Vin

[Carlsbad]

Stock is 255/65-16 so this tire is slightly oversize so your speedometer is slightly slow, gearing a bit higher, slightly less torque, RPMs slightly lower, and possibly slightly better gas mileage. The GeoTrac looks like an OK highway/all purpose tire. I didn't take time to read the reviews.

The T/As will be loud and less highway friendly. I'd stick with what you have unless you just have to have the off road look (or you really are going off roading).

--Jerry

[climbinglife]

Thanks for the reply Jerry. Do you know if the size will actually fit though?

[buckmeister2]

hi, I am late to this, but it might help someone else. You are asking about a "1 size up" change, and that almost never causes any issues on any vehicle. the 255's are just .7" taller, so you are looking at just about 2% increase in height, which means speedo will be off by 2mph at 100mph. Odometer will be show 2 miles less than actual travel for every 100 miles...in other words, negligible change. The tires fit on the same size rims.

The T/A is not a great tire, and doubt if it is as good as the Geo-Trac. The best deal you probably get on a tire for your vehicle is the Firestone Destination LE, which is an improved Destination model, and is the highest rated tire in almost any comprehensive survey.

[climbinglife]

Thanks for the help bro! ^^^^^^^^

[carnal_c30]

I ran 255/70-16 General Grabber AT2s

No fitment issues other than a slight rub when reversing and turning full lock.

[NW Pathy]

I have an 04 Pathfinder SE. Stock springs stock shocks, stock everything. It has 140k miles on it. I'm running Toyo open country AT2's 255-70-16 with absolutely no problem at all. I did however take off my front mud flaps before having the tires put on, which was really easy. If you can turn a screw driver and socket wrench you can take them off no problem. Each flap is held on with two 10 MM bolts and a two phillips head screws.

Going up a size really improved the look of the vehicle.