Thread: Should I or shouldn’t I ??

I was thinking about 265/75 for my trip…..

From memory they have a slightly smaller rolling diameter than 235/85…I’d have to double check that.

I figured I stick with 235/85 …..

I’d go 255/85 if they come in an AT and we’re readily available.

Originally Posted by W&KO

I was thinking about 265/75 for my trip…..

From memory they have a slightly smaller rolling diameter than 235/85…I’d have to double check that.

I figured I stick with 235/85 …..

I’d go 255/85 if they come in an AT and we’re readily available.

The 265/75 have the same rolling dia as the standard. That was one of the reasons I chose it.

I had 265/75s on steelies and went back to standard size on boosts.
A steelie with tyre was 14kg more per corner than the boost. Tyre by itself was 6-8kg difference per corner.
It went faster, easier on the clutch, better fuel economy, better turn radius as they don't rub on the chassis.
I wouldn't go back unless I was doing hard offroad work and really needed it

I recently re-shod. I read articles such as

https://www.coopertyres.co.za/News/C...RES%20OFF-ROAD

...and thought about how I use the car, kept in mind that I had F/R ATBs (plus the centre diff lock), and elected to stay on Conti 235/85R16s.

I ran 31 x 10.5 R15's with Maxxis Bravo tyres for many years (smaller diameter than the 265/75 R16's but same width). I wanted to go to a 32" tyre but they are not available for a 15" rim (unless you go to a 11.5" inch wide tyre) so I bought some cheap D1 steelies and the same Maxxis Bravo tyres but in 235/85 R16's. The decrease in roll resistance was very noticeable! The 110 also handles soooooo much better when going through puddles where they 'cut' through the puddle and don't pull the vehicle around like the wider tyres did. This built my confidence in the vehicle on wet roads.

235/85 R16's definitely get my vote - I certainly won't be changing to anything else. I am currently running Falken Wildpeak AT3W's and I am very happy with them too.

Note: My 110 is built mainly for touring and moderate 4x4ing.

Edward

I’ve been through 205 r16 duellers, 31 x10.5 15 perelli scorpions, 235/85 16 continental cross tracs, 255/85 16 maxxis bighorn and 225/95 16 Bridgestone duellers and Dunlop grand treks

My vote goes on the latter 3 sizes, the taller the smoother the ride, the thinner the more nimbler on road and feels sure footed on the loose gravel

The 225s are actually good in the soft sand, let them down to about 20psi and it floats nicely over the top

There are plenty of 225s straight off the land cruiser 79s going at cheap prices
My nephew got some for his 76 work ute and says the same thing
He’s looking for a set for his 76 play ute now

I’ve done about 10000kms and wear is good
I’ve have three of each tyre so run same tyres on same axle and no real noticeable difference between duellers and grand treks
(That reminds me to rotate the wheels again)

His duellers have started to split between the treads and doesn’t know why, I suspect bad batch
I’ll try and catch up with him tomorrow and get some photos



Gav

Originally Posted by Gav 110

I’ve been through 205 r16 duellers, 31 x10.5 15 perelli scorpions, 235/85 16 continental cross tracs, 255/85 16 maxxis bighorn and 225/95 16 Bridgestone duellers and Dunlop grand treks

My vote goes on the latter 3 sizes, the taller the smoother the ride, the thinner the more nimbler on road and feels sure footed on the loose gravel

The 225s are actually good in the soft sand, let them down to about 20psi and it floats nicely over the top

There are plenty of 225s straight off the land cruiser 79s going at cheap prices
My nephew got some for his 76 work ute and says the same thing
He’s looking for a set for his 76 play ute now

I’ve done about 10000kms and wear is good
I’ve have three of each tyre so run same tyres on same axle and no real noticeable difference between duellers and grand treks
(That reminds me to rotate the wheels again)

His duellers have started to split between the treads and doesn’t know why, I suspect bad batch
I’ll try and catch up with him tomorrow and get some photos



Gav

Thank you for the reply.