Originally Posted by
marc
g'day all i have just had a tyre fixed and asked how much for 2 new tyres for the rear of my 55 107 he said about $250 upwards as that size is hard to get, now thinking patrols and cruisers were 16'' didn't think this was a problem, spoke to 2 other tyre dealers got similar results, although the last guy suggested that i change the narrow rims to something like sunraisure or the like and my options would be a lot better maybe $120 a rim and tyre options from $100 upwards keeping the same rolling diameter, ??? what have people managed to get under there guards make and offset of what you have fitted thanks. markus
Correct tyres are difficult to find, wider ones will increase rolling resistance and make the steering heavier.
Sunraysia's will spoil the look but you can fit later LWB rims.
It's worth an internet search and phoning around to see if 7.00 X 16's are available (I think yours would have 7.00 X 16 rather than 6.50 X 16)
Colin
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