235/85R16s on stock 100 series 16x8 rims? Doable or Sketchy proposition? (1 Viewer)

[CBdeJ]

Looking at getting some tall skinny Nokian LT3 studded snows for my 100 series. Might have a line on a second set of factory wheels to mount them on. Will 235s be too thin to safely run on a 8 inch rim? Obviously, no plans to air down ever as they are strictly winter tires.

I have LT265/75R16 Cooper Discoverer AT3 LTs right now (which are three peak rated) but I've found that their ice and hard packed performance leaves something to be desired

Cheers,
Chris

 

[REKCUT]

Friend of mine runs them on his 4 runner with 16's . no issues.

 

[LandyOverLand]

That's really skinny for an 8" wheel and out of spec for most tires. Usually 7-7.5" is the widest you'd want to mount those on.

Have you considered 255 85 16? They fit on stock wheels just fine.

 

[CBdeJ]

Had a quick chat with a tire shop I trust. The jist is yes they will fit, yes they will be stretched, and No we wouldn't recommend it. So I'm going to go with 265/75R16 (which are the same size as I have now but with a studded dedicated winter tire). In the end there is not a lot of choice in winter tire sizes.