TYRES

[Deleted account DD]

To consider tyre sizes this site is pretty good:

http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp?action=submit


just put original size in as benchmark for gearing speedo etc then use the other boxes to compare.

 

[Deleted account DD]

215 75 15 = overall diameter of 703.5 mm
195 80 15 = overall diameter of 693.0 mm

So that's 11.5mm difference in diameter, or 36mm in circumference. It's not going to hurt anything and would only matter in 4WD.

I reckon youre right. Isnt it different sizes across an axle that screws things up??????

 

[The Patrolman]

I reckon youre right. Isnt it different sizes across an axle that screws things up??????

Apart from being illeagal, having different sizes on the same axel would have the same effect on the diff as turning a corner - that's what the diff is for!! this would cause a big problem if you have difflock engaged.

 

[welshwingnut]

I made a total boo boo , the tyres are 235s 70 16s :thumb2 so they are the correct tyre the reason why i must have been suggesting the other size is either the drink or the fact the wifes car had new tyres recently and i still had them on my brain

I have been and phoned every tyre garage in south wales today and i think i can say there is a tyre shortage and the reasons why is you lot ooop north are panicking over a few snow flakes

Good rich all terrain x4 £447 fitted , best price

Grabber at2 x4 £408 fitted , best price

Pirelli scorpion str £378 fitted , best price

What would you recommend ?

 

[briggie]

camskill or a member called plank on here

 

[briggie]

http://www.camskill.co.uk/

 

[kbekl]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/235-75-15-MAL...83724?pt=UK_Cars_Tyres_RL&hash=item27b4088cac

these are good off road and on the road

 

[briggie]

http://www.camskill.co.uk/products.php?plid=m64b0s229p0

 

[briggie]

http://www.bondint.co.uk/

 

[Deleted account DD]

Apart from being illeagal, having different sizes on the same axel would have the same effect on the diff as turning a corner - that's what the diff is for!! this would cause a big problem if you have difflock engaged.

I know........was a tongue in cheek comment. I cant work out mechanically (or lawfully) what difference different sizes front to rear would make in the context of that blokes post from the other forum :thumb2

 

[Adz]

PLEASE NOTE : EUROPEAN TYRE SHORTAGE

Due to new EU legislation changing the grade of oil that must be used during the manufacture process of all European tyres there is currently a major shortage on all sizes, especially 4x4.


Taken from here

http://www.4x4tyres.co.uk/23575-enduro-runway-terrain-p-695.html

 

[Adz]

33x12.50r15 Kumho KL71's

My final verdict as the fronts are now getting low although still have a good 10mm tread left. (the rears barely worn)

As said in my previous post

Bloody awesome

Only let down is in real sticky mud but does any tyre really do well in real sticky mud :nenau


My options now

Try & hunt down 2 33x12.50r15 KL71's ( near impossible )

Go for Maxxis Buckshots 33x12.50r15 @ £367 to my door

Or :naughty

Maxxis Buckshots 35x12.50r15 @ £434 to my door

Your thoughts

 

[(RIP) PLANK]

I made a total boo boo , the tyres are 235s 70 16s :thumb2 so they are the correct tyre the reason why i must have been suggesting the other size is either the drink or the fact the wifes car had new tyres recently and i still had them on my brain

I have been and phoned every tyre garage in south wales today and i think i can say there is a tyre shortage and the reasons why is you lot ooop north are panicking over a few snow flakes

Good rich all terrain x4 £447 fitted , best price

Grabber at2 x4 £408 fitted , best price

Pirelli scorpion str £378 fitted , best price

What would you recommend ?

I recon you can get better prices - but given the selection above BFG AT would be my first choice :thumb2

 

[makeitfit]

The only logical move is to 35s :naughty
Diff clearance is all
As you've already cut the front the back will be a doddle, and a little extra gearing for the motorway too
I'm going 35s next as you know:splif

 

[makeitfit]

I recon you can get better prices - but given the selection above BFG AT would be my first choice :thumb2

ATs wont hack it when we're a playing:lol
Just look at the difference between us on KL71s and the disco and pajero last weekend. They both were spinning around for grip:doh

 

[Adz]

I recon you can get better prices - but given the selection above BFG AT would be my first choice :thumb2

Need a proper tyre mate

For what i do radials are as good as at's

BFG's are now over rated & way over priced :augie

 

[lacroupade]

ATs wont hack it when we're a playing:lol
Just look at the difference between us on KL71s and the disco and pajero last weekend. They both were spinning around for grip:doh

all they had to so was stick it in 4WDL.....:augie

 

[Adz]

all they had to so was stick it in 4WDL.....:augie

That was :lol & locked on the Pajero :augie

 

[briggie]

well ive had my car for around 10 months now , it still has the same tyres on when i bought it ..... bridgestone duellers h/t..... they have taken me through all sorts of conditions without any problems .... lovely and quiet on the road , and still plenty of tread on them :thumb2

 

[kbekl]

Need a proper tyre mate

For what i do radials are as good as at's

BFG's are now over rated & way over priced :augie

are the m/t over rated then ?

thinking about upping mine this year to 33's

i see loads of bfg mt copies arround so would guess they would be no better than the bf i have

i was thinking more along the lines of geolander mt+ copies as these are a lot cheaper then the yoko's