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Old Aug 22, 2004 | 07:30 PM
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Anyone running this size tire? Any problems with them? Pictures would be nice.
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Anyone running this size tire? Any problems with them? Pictures would be nice.

No, but I'm using 255-50-16's, see site below for pictures.
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I wonder how much differant they would be. I have the same wheel as you.
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Your's would be 25.65 inches tall and the 255-50's are 26.0.
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255-55-16 Kuhmo "V' speed rated truck tires here:

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275-70-15
245-60-15
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