Tyre sizing

[johnb5177]

Hi guys,

Sorry for being a numpty on this, but I require some guidance on tyre fitment.

At the moment, I'm running 235 70R16 Hankook Dynapro ATM (which is no longer manufactured) tyres all round. I managed to find one new one on fleabay a while back, and intend having it installed, along with the brand new spare on the rear axle, with the part worn rears moved to the front.

I then have to find a spare of some description. Both old/exsisting fronts are badly worn, and I will have to have the geometry checked ( L wearing on inside, R wearing on outside of tread.....does that make sense....wear on same position on both tyres...) so I cannot keep either one as a spare......

My mate has 2 x BF Goodrich AT's from a L/R (sorry for swearing) at size 235 80R16.....
My question is...as I am faced with eventually moving to a different tyre/manufacturer......will this tyre size fit my standard T2 rims?

He's offering them as a freebie as he seems to be collecting tyres and wheels at the moment......he restores L/R s as a hobby......well I suppose someone has to do it.....:nenau

Or should I just NOT fit a spare...if it's not there then it is not an MOT/CT failure, and wait for new rubber all round.......

Again apologies for heat induced thickness......:bow

 

[johnb5177]

Sorry please read BF tyres as 235 85R16.....sorry...:doh

 

[don simon]

They should fit. The 70 or 85 refers to a percentage of width (235) which means the overall diameter will be larger, internal diameter is 16 so will fit the rims.
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2012/12/how-to-decode-tire-size-and-other-data/index.htm

 

[zippy656]

In the download section there is a tyre sizing link

 

[Banshee]

In the download section there is a tyre sizing link

http://www.kouki.co.uk/utilities/visual-tyre-size-calculator

:thumb2

 

[johnb5177]

Thank you guys, for the input on tyre sizing.......:thumb2

The 2 x BF Goodrich AT's have good amounts of tread left on, and will be stored under cover, until such time as I need to 're boot' the tractor, then move over to BF all round, which seem to be a tyre readily available.