You wanted to up grade to the 24 spline HD axles anyway didnt you?
Do you know the weight of the different size tires? If the "85" tire weighs one pound more than the "75" tire you should be ok I would think.

 

The weight difference between MT/R tires is 1 pound. The difference between the Grabber AT2 tires and MT/R tires is about 10 pounds. I decided 245/75R16 tires are the best choice and also the safest (in terms of fitting).

HD axles are in the budget somewhere behind new driveshafts and OME coils/shocks.

Cheers,

Pete

 

Was just re-reading the thread and realized that I was confused and my post didn't help at all. I thought you were asking if a 16x8 was wide enough for those tires, not if it was too wide. Sorry guys.

 

I was originally worried the 245's would be too narrow for the 16x8 wheels. I sidetracked with the 235/85 question.

Cheers,

Pete

 

If it helps any my new Dodge came from the factory with 245/70 tires wrapped around 17x8 wheels.

 

the Jeep TJ rubicon came with 245/75-16 Good Years MTRs on 16x8 inch wheels. So no that size wheel is not too wide.

 

I noticed the TJ Rubicon's have the same tires I'm looking for. Now all I need to do is find a set on Craigslist for cheap. I am interested in the Cooper Discoverer STT tires also. They receive good reviews and look fairly aggressive.

Cheers,

Pete

 

Have you tried tire rack for your tires. i was just on there the other day and was suprised at the cost of tires. of course it doesnt include shipping but still reasonable

 

I do my tire research on tirerack.com but buy locally. With shipping and mounting it is cheaper to buy locally, and they will special order tires for you if they do not carry them in stock.