Outer Limits 4x4 Board

ISUZUROVER wrote:Not bad - but what do you mean "both types" ? There are at least 4 sizing systems I know of for car tyres:
P metric = Section width in mm / sidewall as % - rim " (e.g. 255/85-16)
Metric - weird french idea with metric rim diameters - fitted to peugeot/renault then died out...
American = overall diameter " x section width " x rim " (e.g. 33x10.5x15)
And finally the english/truck sizing system. section width " x rim " (e.g. 7.50x16, 11R20, etc...)

How about "all types except Metric".
Better ?


Now someone will point out that it doesn't do ALL sizes .

hey guys, just thought Id post up somehting.

Found some super swamper LTB's on the following link-

http://www.ntwonline.com/acb/showdetl.c ... 9&CATID=10

They come in a 34/10.5x16 which is an overall diameter of 33.6x10.7 and they are selling for 135 bux US each, with the current strong dollar is not that much at all, equates to 148 bux australian......how cheap is that!!!

dont suppose anybody would know how much itd cost to freight 4 tyres over from the states?

I emailed them this request and will see what happens. Might be able to get these tyres cheaper from the states than here????

I think the shipping from the US would be high, but let me know! BFG MT in 33" can be had for $121 US each. Priced locally $279 each.

me3@neuralfibre.com wrote:

bushy555 wrote:How about good old 7.50/R16 split rims?
(in an 85 series sidewall tyre)

They measure 32.5" sitting on the vehicle.

Could you drop a 7.5 R 16 onto a 16" tubeless 6" cheap sunraysia rim?

I hate split rims

Paul

I used to have 2 sets of tyres. I would have one set for running around on the roads ( road tyre for work ) and on Friday night I would change rims when I would go hunting.
I had 750/16s on Split rims -- the same tyre as in dieseldude`s photo`s. Those tyre`s are rippers, but the problem is they are a Crossply tyre and if you are doing a lot of roadwork, you will eat them out in no time. Also, you get a bit of a "roll" because of the depth of the tyre, so the 750/16s are not a tyre that you can drive fast on in Mountain Country.
I used to run skinnies on my first Hilux all the time, and had no front end problems. With the Hilux I have now ( it came with wide tyre`s - I kept useing them ) I have had no end of front end problems - mainly with the Drag Link ?

I reckon Split Rims are the go. If you do get a puncture they are so easy to change, but you have to be very carefull when pumping them back up -- they can take your head off






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Scouse wrote:

ISUZUROVER wrote:Not bad - but what do you mean "both types" ? There are at least 4 sizing systems I know of for car tyres:
P metric = Section width in mm / sidewall as % - rim " (e.g. 255/85-16)
Metric - weird french idea with metric rim diameters - fitted to peugeot/renault then died out...
American = overall diameter " x section width " x rim " (e.g. 33x10.5x15)
And finally the english/truck sizing system. section width " x rim " (e.g. 7.50x16, 11R20, etc...)

How about "all types except Metric".
Better ?


Now someone will point out that it doesn't do ALL sizes .

And then there's the Letter/number convention - Q78 (swamper) is the best example, but 1980's suzuki's were placarded with H78 15's (about 26" tall)

me3@neuralfibre.com wrote:Can anyone explain or show me a site that does sze conversion equivalents for this measurement system? All the ones I found has nothing.

I guess you've looked at raising the spare mount a bit? I think I raised it 40mm or so.

The tyre bible:
http://www.carbibles.com/tyre_bible.html