What rims and tires are you guys running on those first gens??? anything special and how are they while loaded hauling???

pics would be nice if you can

 

My 1993 W250 came with 235/85/16 on 6-inch rims (pizza cutters). I wanted more rubber on the road. A quick calculation revealed that a 265/70/16 was exactly the same diameter and I was able to find some Goodrich take-offs with less than 100 miles on them cheap. The 265 needs a wider wheel so I found some Econoline 250 steelies (also cheap). I don't deal with snow here in Atlanta and the 265s provide much better dry pavement traction. They look great and still fit within the fender wells.

 

I am running 33x12.50 R16.5 BFG A/T with no problem on road or when towing.. I tow about 15,000lbs with my 4x4 set up..

here are the rims that came on my truck.. no idea if they are stock or not???

 

I currently run 315/75/16 on my truck. They are equal to a 35x12.50 mounted on 16x7.5 rims. I love them. They look good and function just fine for what I need them for. I have no lift or any special backspacing on my wheels so if I got through a gutter fast or turn all the way to the right there is a little rubbing but not enough to hurt anything.

If you can fit them on the front of your truck, something like a 305x70x16 or 33x12.50x16.5 mounted on a 8-8.50 wide rim would be really good. They are the same height as the factory 235/85/16 (roughly 31 inches tall) So you would not feel the difference in gearing and power but they are wider so you have better contact. Just my two cents.