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my new 37" maxxis are only 35's

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my new 37" maxxis are only 35's

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i took a measurement today of my tyres because i couldn't tell the difference between my new 37" maxxis creepys and my old 35" simex.
The maxxis are only 35's Whats with that?Image
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Post by j-top paj »

some tires are undersized.
claws are a perfect example..

some are also oversized
simex is another good example
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Post by matto »

it pisses me off cos i wanted 37's, does anyone have maxxis 35" that can do a measure
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Post by AUSDOG »

thats hurtn! i'm about to buy a set of 37'' creepys. what width rim are you running?
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AUSDOG wrote:thats hurtn! i'm about to buy a set of 37'' creepys. what width rim are you running?
Rim width will not affect the fact that the carcass diameter is only 34-35"
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matto wrote:it pisses me off cos i wanted 37's, does anyone have maxxis 35" that can do a measure
Lesson101: take a tapemeasure when looking at tyres.

I can fit some "33's" on a vehicle with a hard limit of 31.5 (bodymount point on chassis under full compression and half steeringlock).
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Post by matto »

8" rim.
I sent an email to the place i bought it from to see if they can help me out.
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Post by chimpboy »

I am sure you're not the first to be deceived by this bit of marketing trickery.
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Post by stressed »

the overall sizes for the 37 creepys is for the 16inch is 36.8 and for the 15inch is 37.1 i hope it helps
when people say they are under the wifes thumb well im under her foot

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Post by j-top paj »

stressed wrote:the overall sizes for the 37 creepys is for the 16inch is 36.8 and for the 15inch is 37.1 i hope it helps

measured? or stated by them?
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Post by matto »

i would be happy if it was more then 35" its nowhere near 37"
here are some pictures of my 50% worn simex
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try again
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Post by stressed »

stated by them
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Post by micks troll »

Bad luck mate. My stepfather was spewin with his Claws as they were supose to be 33 and were only 31.5. Where as my Swampers measure nearly 34" (33x12.5x15 on 8"rim)when new. They are nearly 2" taller than crappy MTRs on the same rims too. Definetly helps to double check the true hieght not the bullsh#t they tell ya! hope the shop helps ya out!
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Post by chunderlicious »

thats funny, because from memory a few years ago didnt a few competitors have trouble getting into outback challenge and 8 day international? maybe theyve changed something.
turbos are nice but i'd rather be blown
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Post by bazuky »

i bought my old 265/75/16 bridgestone alltars back cause the other blocke bought some 35/12,5/15 creepys side by side the bridge 's were about 20 mm taller he was not happy
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Post by j-top paj »

bazuky wrote:i bought my old 265/75/16 bridgestone alltars back cause the other blocke bought some 35/12,5/15 creepys side by side the bridge 's were about 20 mm taller he was not happy

so why did you bring yours back? :? :? id understand about the other bloke but not you... 32s the size of 35s :cool:
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Post by mickyd555 »

chunderlicious wrote:thats funny, because from memory a few years ago didnt a few competitors have trouble getting into outback challenge and 8 day international? maybe theyve changed something.
i think that was the 14.5" wide tye on 15" rim
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Post by AUSDOG »

DAMKIA wrote:
AUSDOG wrote:thats hurtn! i'm about to buy a set of 37'' creepys. what width rim are you running?
Rim width will not affect the fact that the carcass diameter is only 34-35"

was just curious to see what he was using as i want a 10inch rim but some are saying 9 is fine. I think i'll go with 10inch..
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Post by fester2au »

You'd think most 15's and paricularly tyres with imperial clasifications would be what they are supposed to be. However most of the metric 16's are only rough and close conversions. I've never really cared but my mate was similarily pissed when his new gen BFG muds (315/75x16) were only 34" compared to his old ones which were 35. Came to measure my MTZ's and they are only 34" as well.
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Post by j-top paj »

mickyd555 wrote:
chunderlicious wrote:thats funny, because from memory a few years ago didnt a few competitors have trouble getting into outback challenge and 8 day international? maybe theyve changed something.
i think that was the 14.5" wide tye on 15" rim

i dont get that... why go for a wide rim with a similarly wide tire??? do you like popping beads? (beadlocks excluded)

i personally prefer a narrower rim to tire...
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Post by chunderlicious »

i think he meant 15x8 rim and the 14.5 inch tyres
turbos are nice but i'd rather be blown
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DAMKIA wrote:
AUSDOG wrote:thats hurtn! i'm about to buy a set of 37'' creepys. what width rim are you running?
Rim width will not affect the fact that the carcass diameter is only 34-35"
actually when you install it on a smaller rim, teh middle of the tread baloons and makes the tyre a bit taller in the middle.

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Post by SIM79 »

Can someone measure a set of 35 inch creepys.

My 33 inch MTZs measured are 31 inches.
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Post by mickyd555 »

chunderlicious wrote:i think he meant 15x8 rim and the 14.5 inch tyres
yes i did, they only brought out the 14.5" tyre to suit a 15" rim.
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Re: my new 37" maxxis are only 35's

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matto wrote:i took a measurement today of my tyres because i couldn't tell the difference between my new 37" maxxis creepys and my old 35" simex.
The maxxis are only 35's Whats with that?Image
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how else do you think so many people can bragg '' Im running 37's" :lol:.
I once measured some 38' swampers that were just 35'!!
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Re: my new 37" maxxis are only 35's

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matto wrote:i took a measurement today of my tyres because i couldn't tell the difference between my new 37" maxxis creepys and my old 35" simex.
The maxxis are only 35's Whats with that?Image
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how else do you think so many people can bragg '' Im running 37's" :lol:.
I once measured some 38' swampers that were just 35'!!
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Post by gq banger »

I just went down to my shed & measured my 37" Creepy's & they measured 36.25". My tyres are not new but still have plenty of tread left on them. They are mounted to 16x8 rims
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Post by Shadow »

this is pretty much false advertising.

They should be labeling them as 35's. They are obviously just doing it to scam people.
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Post by bogged »

Shadow wrote:this is pretty much false advertising.

They should be labeling them as 35's. They are obviously just doing it to scam people.
bit harsh.
this bloke above you has the right size.
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