Thread: Non standard Tyre sizes

Good call Wayne.
I have an assortment of 255 65 16's (have been on the car since purchased) and have been trying to work out what the best option is when it comes time to replace them. The current standard size is restrictive in choice and was interested in what others recommended for an all terrain tyre that is economical and requires no or minimal modifications to the vehicle. I should add that I prefer to use the original rims as well (ie 16inch).

Might as well add my 2 cents! If your looking for a set of Muddies, I am running BF Goodrich KM2 Muddies in 255/70/16 on my rangie and they rub the front mudguards in access height, highway height, and normal height (reversing out of a standard driveway). The spare does not fit in the spare wheel well even when deflated. I've only got less than 100kms on them and i'll be taking the car for serious off-road tomorrow so will report on scrubbing under articulation on Sunday.

Cheers
Keith

Keithy P38,
how are the BFG's going?

I am about to re shoe the beast and BFG KM2 would be preferred if available and the bigger the better. Is your rig standard height any mod to fit 255/70/16's?

I had to remove the front mudflaps to prevent them being ripped off by the tyres! There is absolutely no scrubbing now in any height.

My P38 is running standard LR air springs and shocks (albeit modified height settings via faultmate). I would have loved to fit 265/75/16's but i'm unsure if i'd need to do some trimming to the inner guard in the front. I believe they would fit on the rear with no mods, just the front end seems to lack tyre clearance!

Cheers
Keithy

I use 265/75 km2, slight rub in access and highway mode

Here is a tire size chart i have been fiddling with along the lines of this thread;

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

Its pretty handy if you look at peoples comments i think you might agree with me that 235 80 R16 should not cause any rubbing issues and give just shy of 50mm greater tire size than standard tires.

i have general grabber AT2 - 265/65/18's and no problems

Looking at Kuhmo Roadventure MT KL17 in 265 70 16 will see how it goes with 2" lift on springs.