BFG AT tire size for Series 15" rims

[nathanwind]

Been down in VA away from the Series IIA since August, but heading back next week to wake it from it's slumber. It's time for a new set of rubber, what sizes are generally recommended? I'm on 15" factory steel rims, and I'm planning to go with BFG ATs.

[1962siia88]

I'm not sure about the 15" equivalent but I have always run 235/85/16 on my series rigs and they are great.

Cheers,

Daniel

[nathanwind]

Daniel:

Any chance you could post a pic of those?

[1962siia88]

Daniel:

Any chance you could post a pic of those?


Sure here is an older pic with my soft top truck cab.

[KevinNY]

Remember they don't work for you unless you buy some 16" wheels.

[nathanwind]

I know, just wanted an idea of how they looked...then I can use the ratios to do calcs on the 15s. Right now leaning towards 235/75-15s.

[KevinNY]

That would be a pretty small tire on a series, the AT is available in 30x9.50-15 which would look better.

[1962siia88]

I would think a 31/10.5/15 would be a great choice as just about all the usual tires are available in that size. Not sure if they are too wide for a series wheel but I bet they would fit. Good luck.

Daniel

[nathanwind]

I'm a little leary of going too wide, as with the stock 15" rims I've heard things can get sloppy when turning/etc. But I think the 30x9.5-15 may just work...I hadn't realized BFG did that size, but I do see it on tirerack.

[nathanwind]

Gentlemen:

Another stupid question: what the heck is the rim width measurement on the factory 15"? I know the 16" rims are 5.5" wide, is that the same for the 15s? If so...30x9.5 may not work, looks like min width needed is 6.5.

Ps - I'd measure myself but won't be at the Series until next week.