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Tyre topic - sizes, metric vs imperial
Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2010 8:51 am
by phat-customs
What size tire do u goto in a 16 to get the same height as a 33 but only about 9" ish wide???
I would assume u'd have to goto a 16 instead of a 15??? Is there such a thing or is it going to be some odd ball size???
Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2010 10:36 am
by chimpboy
Are you saying you WANT a 16" or you would prefer a 15" but figure you probably have to get a 16" for this size?
Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2010 1:31 pm
by phat-customs
chimpboy wrote:Are you saying you WANT a 16" or you would prefer a 15" but figure you probably have to get a 16" for this size?
I dont mind either way, but i assumed id have to goto a 16 to get a tall narrow tyre that was more common and therefore cheaper than a tall narrow 15. if there is something avail in a 15 ill be happy, but im equally happy to goto a 16.
Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2010 1:37 pm
by thehanko
google tyre size convertyer and you can play with sizing.
230/95/16 would be a 33, but dont know who makes one 230 is 9 1/4 inch wide
Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2010 1:45 pm
by chimpboy
Well, a 7.50R16 is 32" and very narrow. Quite a common size and some brands would probably be pushing 33 (then again some will be close to 31). Basically equivalent to a 235/85X16 I think.
A 9.00R16 is fairly narrow and is a good 36" or so tall.
Have a look online eg
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/ ... ?techid=53.
I assume you know that the first number in a metric tyre is approx. the width in mm, so for 9" you are looking for 230mm (which you won't find, so look for 235mm).
Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2010 3:32 pm
by phat-customs
I actually have a set of 7.50's on split rims but I fear ill be laughed at for running them.
Seems this is about as close as I get LT235/85R16
OR a LT255/85R16 Both seem to be oddball sizes and sound dear, but ill do some checking...
Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2010 3:49 pm
by chimpboy
The right 7.50R16's will kick the arse of half the people who are laughing at you.
Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2010 5:48 pm
by Tojo
know plenty of guys running 255/85R16 mud terrains. But unsure if they are available in the new style.
Posted: Fri Feb 12, 2010 6:54 pm
by chikoroll_
phat-customs wrote:I actually have a set of 7.50's on split rims but I fear ill be laughed at for running them.
Seems this is about as close as I get LT235/85R16
OR a LT255/85R16 Both seem to be oddball sizes and sound dear, but ill do some checking...
235/85r16's maxxis bighorns are $250 each, gtradial adventuro's are $265 each
Posted: Sat Feb 13, 2010 8:44 am
by phat-customs
235/85r16's maxxis bighorns are $250 each, gtradial adventuro's are $265 each
Hows that compared to a 32 price wise???
Anyone had anything to do with 255/85R16 bit more height
Posted: Sat Feb 13, 2010 9:53 am
by thehanko
235/85/16 is only a 31, not a 33.
there are a mean set of tall cheese cutter on ebay at the moment.
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/4-Wheel-Drive-an ... 2a048a6902
Posted: Sat Feb 13, 2010 11:37 am
by poppywhite
chimpboy wrote:The right 7.50R16's will kick the arse of half the people who are laughing at you.
Total agree there.
good range of tread pattern and construction type. Widely available as well
So does the op want advice on tyre or great bling wank for his/her associates.
Sllit rims seem to have more puncture issues from experience and friends experience. Dont know why