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When is a 35 , not a 35 !!
Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2005 10:48 pm
by moose
just got hold of some 2nd hand 35" tyres !!
2 are BFG allterrains
2 are (cough) Kumho muds !!
both pairs are 35 x 12.5 (SO THEY SAY !!!)
(@ 20psi , on the Zook !!)
the BFG measures around 34" (give or take a 1/4")
the Kumhos just make 33" (give or take a 1/4")
so how much does that suck !!
Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2005 10:52 pm
by Gonzo
my 33x10.5R15 BFG muds were 33.1 at 20psi on 15x8's
Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2005 11:06 pm
by moose
my very badly worn/regrooved 33x12.5 swampers were still taller than a brand new 33MTR !!
Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2005 11:48 pm
by ISUZUROVER
There are big size ranges for tyres (even with the same marked size). The manufacturers usually list diameter measurements for their tyres, which for most manufacturers is accurate.
Though a tyre with 15mm of tread, even if it starts at 35" dyameter will end up at just under 34" by the time it is legally bald.
Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2005 6:51 am
by Bingham
in addition can somewone tell me the diameter then of 35 claw radial and mtr? thanks
bingham
Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2005 7:40 am
by stool
I think tyre manufacture`s should be sued for false advertising because
my 35'' MTR`s are just under 34" on my patrol with 36psi in them
And about 85% tred left
Steve
37" boggers
Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2005 8:42 am
by Not For Highway Use
I have seen 37" measure from 35"-38" All bought at teh same time on same car, same pressures, same No. of KM's
Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2005 6:41 pm
by -Scott-
stool wrote:I think tyre manufacture`s should be sued for false advertising because
my 35'' MTR`s are just under 34" on my patrol with 36psi in them
And about 85% tred left
Steve
The industry allows the tyre actual measurements to differ from nominal by up to 3%. If you've got a nominal 35" tyre, that 3% is 1.05 inches - so a 34" tyre meets the standards.
You could try to sue them, but I reckon you'll lose.
Cheers,
Scott
Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2005 7:25 pm
by jabtronic
NJ SWB wrote:stool wrote:I think tyre manufacture`s should be sued for false advertising because
my 35'' MTR`s are just under 34" on my patrol with 36psi in them
And about 85% tred left
Steve
You could try to sue them, but I reckon you'll lose.
Wouldn't hurt trying to score some brand new replacements because of it
Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2005 11:36 pm
by blackhj
I'm willing to bet the manufacture rates them completely unloaded, at the pressure of thier choice! Having just riden to work on thier treddly they'd go for say 120psi and they'd do it from behind some really thick protective screen that produces a parrellex error. Then in court they'd say " sorry your application didn't suit, here's our test data. It's up to the required standard!" I.E. your rooted!
Posted: Sun Feb 20, 2005 9:46 am
by Bingham
Bingham wrote:in addition can somewone tell me the diameter then of 35 claw radial and mtr? thanks
bingham
i just swapped 35 mtrs for 35 claws and claws appear much bigger
