My goal is to have a truck that can handle difficult, rocky trails but still ride nicely on the commute. I'm planning on a 2" OME HD lift (or maybe the 781s).

I've been cracked-out searching the gazillion threads on tire size, but I'm still torn on 245/75 vs 265/75r16...and have some questions for those running these size tires.

1. On the 265/75, should I expect any rubbing at all? Will I have to trim the front bumper or rear mudflap? I'm talking on the trail, under flex. I'm fine with adjusting the steering stops, but I don't like the idea of gaining lots of flex with the OME, only to stuff the wheel well and have rubbing when I'm pushing it!

2. On the 265/75, do you actually notice the power loss? To a point that it affects your ability to climb/crawl in 4 lo? I'm okay with a loss in MPG, but think I might prefer a smaller tire over a weaker engine.

3. Does the 245/75 look silly with a 2" lift? Got pics?

Thanks in advance.

 

I am running 245/75r16s under my D1 i think it has a great stance.I am running 2" rte springs.As soon as i figure out how to post a pic of it i will

 

 

From what I have read on these forums the 245s are great for the D1 and the 265s for the D2 work out great.

 

malmberg, do you rub on trails? did you do any trimming? when you threw on the 265s, did you notice a loss in power?

are you rubbing here?

 

I haven't trimmed anything.The only rubbing I have is with the wheels hitting the radium arms at a full turn. Offroading I haven't had them rub anything. I think that even after I get some disconnects they will stuff fine with no rubbing. As for the power, I did notice it wasn't as peppy as it used to be. When you throw it in low and are crawling around there is still plenty of power. Overall I am very happy with the 265s. I like the wider tire look over the 245s.

 

i like the 245

 

Yes, you will see/feel the difference when running 265's. You will loose around 1.5 MPG in town, less on the road and your low end torque will drop a little.
As for flex, look at my pictures in the photo gallery and judge for yourself. I run 265 BFG MT's and swear by them.

 

but you're running a 3" lift, right Mike?

 

Yes, but the 265's work well with a 2 to 2.5" lift.
Which set of coils are you planning on using, this will also make a difference?