Thread: Tyre size.

Coming at this from another perspective ... I've been around WW2 jEEPS SINCE THE MID 1970'S. Many of the fussy owners want everything as per original and run straight bar treads in 600-16, the original size .

Over the years the tyres havent been huge problem .. driving with a sensible method, no dramas occur. But they can be dicey on tram tracks, that doesnt affect many ( melbournians !). Even on wet bitumen , if you know the limitations ... no problem. Of course if you speed into a corner ,anything can happen .

Mike

Most 7.50s are closer to 32" AND they are available in radial patterns - e.g. the Wrangler TG is a good option for a 7.50 radial with good road and offroad manners.

A mate of mine has an 80" with 7.50s on rostyle steel rims.

Thanks for all the replies, it is a bit to have a think about over the next few days, once again thanks. Anthony.

We run 205/16 Michelin Synchrones on Leon, which as others have said equate to 650/16. They give a reasonable ride and are adequate offroad for what we do. They were the right price at the time as well.

Most tyres will perform fine offroad on a S1, the radials are more pleasant on road. I personally would not run anything bigger than this on a SWB.