Another Tyre thread

[Rob86]

Thanks for that think i might go for the 245/75/R16 then they are close to 31inch the site says:

265/75-16: Taller and wider than stock, possible to fit without lift. minor rubbing. Looks real balanced with mild OME lift.

[Treads]

Looks real balanced with mild OME lift.

That's what I'm hoping for. My 245/70's look just a tad too small with the lift in now.

[simonr23]

i have 245/75 cooper's on my 2" raised d2. it does look better proportioned than on the stock 235/70 tyres. lost a noticable amount of power though. initial take off and highway hills mainly. it's worth it though

[stevo68]

Ok, since we are talking all things tyres and rather than start up yet another tyre thread , what are the pro's/ con's of when it comes to choosing between say a 245/75 and a 265/75. One is a "thinner" tyre but what is the general consensus for on road and off road?

Regards

Stevo

[simonr23]

fuel use is better onroad with a thinner, lower circumference tyre, also tread pattern plays a role. fatter/taller tyre weighs more- more unsprung weight, increased braking distances and slower accelleration times.

fatter better for sand, and some muddy situations. taller better for rough ground. easier to ride over lumpy bits and raises diffs from ground. taller tyre(apsect ratio) can usually increase its tread length more when deflated.

generally for overall grip a narrower tyre can quite often be 'better', as it's placing more pressure on the ground through less contact area. but as with all things, it's swings and roundabouts. there are many times when more contact area is better than absolute grip. sharp rocks and sand especially.

[nice1guv]

One you get a larger circumferance tyre going on the road it is easier to keep going.

So if you do a lot of long distance highway mileage a larger circumferance, but still thin, tyre will give good economy.