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Thinner tyre. 31's
Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2005 7:34 pm
by nicbeer
Hi
Is there a thinner tyre than a 10.5 for a 31"? Looking at a thinner tyre for the spare on the zook. Running 31x10rs and the rear door is complaining.
cheers
Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2005 9:29 pm
by Eddy
235/85 x 16 or 750 x 16 both about the same as 31 x 15
Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2005 9:47 pm
by nicbeer
7.50x16 are heavy aint they. Trying to keep the weight down as well.
cheers
Posted: Tue Jun 21, 2005 11:30 pm
by RoldIT
235/85 x 16 is actually closer to a 32" but is a touch thinner.
By aware, an LT rated tyre is usually a straighter sidewall than an P rated tyre, thus making the carcass stand a bit thinner with a squarer tread shoulder (ie more bite at the shoulder).
Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2005 9:44 am
by Eddy
750 16 in 6ply should still be lighter than a 31, maybe not a lot but thats about all there is, unless you go to a tractor tyre, 8 - 16 4ply should be about right.............
Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2005 12:00 pm
by Guy
can you get your hands on a half decent alloy rim .. will shed quite a bit of weight ..
Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2005 1:11 pm
by munga
you could run a smaller tyre and put it on the front if the inevitable happens.. no help in 4wd of course, but it will get you home and to the tyre shop etc
Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2005 6:09 pm
by RAY185
Is the 31x10R fouling on the door? If so can you just space the mount a little to clear?
Posted: Wed Jun 22, 2005 6:12 pm
by Eddy
maybe just reinforce the door...?
Posted: Thu Jun 23, 2005 7:54 pm
by -Scott-
If you don't need it often, and don't mind a bit of physical activity, consider carrying only the tyre without a rim.
Several issues with this concept:
May not be legal.
You'll need to swap tyres on rims if you get a flat.
You're buggered if your rim is damaged beyond use/repair.
Of course, finding a lighter rim is probably the first step, then a lighter tyre. As suggested, P construction will be lighter, followed by LT with fewer plies.
Cheers,
Scott