engine
Member
- Joined
- May 15, 2018
- Messages
- 82
- Reaction score
- 17
- Points
- 8
- Location
- Ashe Co NC
- Vehicle Year
- 2002
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Type
- 4.0 V6
- Engine Size
- 4.0 SOHC
- Transmission
- Automatic
- 2WD / 4WD
- 4WD
- Total Lift
- 0
- Total Drop
- 0
- Tire Size
- 245 75 R16
My 2002 4.0 4wd auto has 245 75 16 on the door frame (and on the truck) . This is a 30.5 in tire.
In 2006, for the same truck, the recommendation is 255 70 16. This is a 30.1 in tire.
Why would Ford specify a wider tire (more air resistance) but smaller (slightly more rpms) for the "same" truck?
In 2006, for the same truck, the recommendation is 255 70 16. This is a 30.1 in tire.
Why would Ford specify a wider tire (more air resistance) but smaller (slightly more rpms) for the "same" truck?