New tires on my 85 C20. Stick with 235/85, or go with 265/75?

[Shawn5488]

You can use which ever wheel you like, I have gone both ways, the 265 is a 1\2in. shorter but 1in. wider. You can easily put 265's on the 6.5in. wide wheels, the '01-'07 3\4ton trucks have 16x6.5in. wheels and lots of guys stuff 285's on them, not smart and way to wide but the 265's look and work great, having said that I would put the 235's back on your stock wheels as you will get better mileage, longer tire wear, and less sidewall flex. The 265's seem to be about $5-$10 cheaper per tire and more available.