Size 255 vs 265 tires

[FlipTrac_511]

I read on another thread that going from size 255 to size 265 tires equalled to better mileage but at the loss of some pulling power. The comment on the loss of pulling power is vague to me and instead of asking on that thread I thought it better to start another here.



I like the look of the slightly larger 265 tires on the stock 16-inchers and I welcome any improvement to mileage so I hope the claim is true, however I'm not sure I'm willing to part with any loss of power when taking off at a green light. I'd appreciate any feedback that'll shed some light on this.



I have an 04, 2WD, 4.10LSD, stock wheels/tires (255), Volant, Flowmaster, and XCal2

 

[EddieS'04]

Flip if you have the 4.10 gears the loss will be negligable..a little extra throttle will make up the difference...

 

[Todd Z]

The tire is 10MM wider... When you do the sapect ratio of this tire it will be a little taller...



lets use the st tire 255/70/16 the tire is 255MM wide and 30.57 inches tall

The NEW 265/70/16 265 MM wide and 31.14 Inches tall



Your talking about a differance in .57 inches tall...



YOU will never notice the differance at all !!!

Todd Z