LT235/85R16 tires
Prices, best picks and current deals for LT235/85R16, a common size on pickup trucks. It fits the Ford F-250/F-350, Ford E-350, Dodge Ram 2500/3500 and more.
Yes, this fits your Dodge D250. LT235/85R16 is the original size on the 1981-1993 Dodge D250.
The sticker inside the driver's door is still the final word, because trim and wheel package can change the size. Back to every Dodge D250 size.
What LT235/85R16 tires cost
Lexani LXHT-206
Lowest price that still brakes and wears acceptably. Fine for a second car or low annual mileage.
Listed as Lexani LXHT-206 235/85R16 120/116Q Highway Light Truck Tires
Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056
The value sweet spot: long mileage warranty, solid wet grip, sane price.
Listed as Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056 235/85R16 120/116R Highway Light Truck Tires
BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3
The strongest wet and snow braking and the longest tread life among what is stocked in this size. Worth it if you keep the car.
Listed as BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 235/85R16 120/116S All Terrain Off-Road Light Truck Tires
Prices are per tire, before mounting and balancing. A set of four in the mid range comes to roughly $568 to $688, and a brand rebate can take another $50 to $110 off, see this month's deals.
Cheapest LT235/85R16 right now
Crosswind A/T 235/85R16 120/116S All Terrain Off-Road Light Truck Tires
$108.99per tire $217.98 for 2 tires · $435.96 for 4
226 tires in this size, priced straight from SimpleTire's own product feed, read 13 November 2026. Stock and prices move daily, so check the shop for today's figure.
See every LT235/85R16 tire in stock at SimpleTire
About the LT235/85R16 size
Tall, narrow 31.7 in load range E size (3,042 lb). Popular with towing and fleet owners; commercial highway tread and a few A/T.
What the numbers on the sidewall mean
A LT235/85R16 tire is 235 millimeters wide, its sidewall is 85 percent of that (about 7.9 inches tall), and it mounts on a 16-inch wheel. That works out to an overall diameter of roughly 31.7 inches. Every replacement has to match all three numbers, and the load index and speed rating on the placard inside the driver's door have to be met or exceeded. The LT prefix marks a light-truck tire built for heavier loads and higher pressures; the load range letter on the sidewall (C, D or E) should match what the placard calls for.
Our guide on reading a tire size walks through the markings, and this one lists every load index and speed code.
Our three picks, side by side
One tire at each price level from what the retailer stocks in this size, with the mileage warranty and UTQG grades as published by the manufacturers and their retailers. Treadwear is the number to compare: it is a relative wear rate, so 700 should last roughly twice as long as 350 on the same car.
| Lexani LXHT-206 | Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056 | BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per tire (Nov 13, 2026) | $128.96 | $181.07 | $253.99 |
| Set of four | $515.84 | $724.28 | $1,015.96 |
| Service description in LT235/85R16 | — | — | — |
| Mileage warranty | see listing | see listing | 50,000 mi |
| UTQG treadwear / traction / temperature | see listing | see listing | see listing |
| Season | see listing | see listing | All-terrain |
| Extras | — | — | 10-ply construction in LT sizes |
What LT235/85R16 tires cost across the whole range
Of the 285 tires listed in this size, 226 are in stock today. The median is $154.96; a third of the tires cost $141.96 or less, and the top five percent start above $276.96. Those are per-tire prices before mounting and balancing, which adds $15 to $45 per tire at most shops, read from the retailer's feed Nov 13, 2026.
The same tires in neighboring sizes
The Lexani LXHT-206, our budget pick here at $128.96, is also stocked in 265/65R17 ($124.96) and LT235/80R17 ($127.96). The BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3, our premium pick here at $253.99, is also stocked in LT265/75R16 ($279.99), 35x12.50R20 ($519.99), 265/70R16 ($284.99) and LT245/75R16 ($264.99). Useful if your vehicle came with a different wheel package, or if you are comparing an upsize: the same tire usually costs more per inch of wheel, not per inch of rubber. Prices per tire, from the retailer's feed Nov 13, 2026.
Winter on a pickup in this size
Four-wheel-drive pickups satisfy Colorado's Passenger Vehicle Traction Law on the 126 miles of I-70 between Dotsero and Morrison, in force from September 1 to May 31, on the vehicle alone, provided the tires have at least 3/16 inch of tread. A two-wheel-drive truck, still common in work trims, must be on tires marked M+S, 3PMSF or rated all-weather by the manufacturer. Fines start at $130. Nearly every all-terrain tire carries the M+S marking, and the better ones now also carry the 3PMSF symbol, which requires a tested level of snow traction rather than just a tread pattern. An unloaded pickup is light over its rear axle, so on snow the rear tires lose grip first; a few hundred pounds of ballast in the bed over the axle does as much as the tire choice.
Our pick the BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 carries the 3PMSF symbol.
Vehicles that use LT235/85R16
- Ford F-250/F-350 (1999-2004, base)
- Ford E-350 (1997-2014, optional)
- Dodge Ram 2500/3500 (1994-2002, 4x2 base)
- Chevrolet Silverado 3500 (2001-2010, base)
- Dodge D250 (1981-1993)
- Dodge W250 (1981-1993)
Other years and wheel packages of the same models came on LT265/75R16, 37x12.50R18 or 35x12.50R20 instead, so read the placard inside the driver's door before you order.
Which type of LT235/85R16 tire?
All-Terrain Tires
Pickup, Jeep and SUV owners who tow, drive gravel or dirt roads, or need real traction in snow and mud.
Mud-Terrain Tires
Off-road enthusiasts with lifted trucks or Jeeps that see mud, sand and rock regularly.
Highway Truck & SUV Tires
Pickup and SUV owners who commute, haul the family or tow on pavement and want quiet, long tread life and good fuel economy.
Frequently asked questions
How much do LT235/85R16 tires cost?
Expect $109–$142 per tire for a budget brand, $142–$172 for a mid-range tire like the Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056, and $172–$277 for a premium tire like the BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3. A set of four therefore starts at about $436. Add roughly $15 to $45 per tire for mounting and balancing.
What vehicles use LT235/85R16 tires?
LT235/85R16 is original equipment on Ford F-250/F-350 (1999-2004, base), Ford E-350 (1997-2014, optional), Dodge Ram 2500/3500 (1994-2002, 4x2 base), Chevrolet Silverado 3500 (2001-2010, base), Dodge D250 (1981-1993) and Dodge W250 (1981-1993), among others. Always confirm with the sticker inside your driver's door, because trim levels and wheel packages can change the size.
What is the best LT235/85R16 tire?
For most drivers our mid-range pick, the Yokohama Geolandar H/T G056, is the sweet spot of price and tread life. If you keep the vehicle a long time or drive in heavy rain and snow, the BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO3 is worth the extra. On a tight budget the Lexani LXHT-206 is a sound choice.
Can I replace just one or two LT235/85R16 tires?
On a front- or rear-wheel-drive car, yes: replace in pairs on the same axle and put the newer pair on the rear. On all-wheel-drive vehicles most makers want all four replaced together, or a new tire shaved to match, because a difference in circumference strains the drivetrain.