tyre size

hi

i sure this has been covered before but

what is the maximum size tyre that will fit on a 16" rim that will fit without a 2" lift ?

and which tyre with a lift?

thanks lee

Covered before? What on earth would give you that idea? I don't think that has ever been asked before, but I am sure someone will be along shortly to provide you with the answer.

wrasse69 said:

hi

i sure this has been covered before but

what is the maximum size tyre that will fit on a 16" rim that will fit without a 2" lift ?

and which tyre with a lift?

thanks lee

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Lee, yes this has been done to death but it's almost a rite of passage now.

Basically the biggest size without lift is 205/80/R16, HOWEVER, no fooker makes good tyres in that size. So I'd suggest getting 215/70/R16, either BF Goodrich or General Grabber AT.

There's lots of other in that size but not AT and certainly not as good. If you want AT tyres those two can't be beaten. I'm putting the BFG's on mine.

Will.

The problem is usually clearance between the tread edge and the spring cup on the front struts. I don't think lifting the suspension changes that at all.

To a lesser extent there is a possibility of rubbing against the plastic inner arch liner on the rears

I know what the maximum sizes are before it would become necessary to fit spacers, but what sizes need a lift is a different matter.

As said someone should be along soon to clarify the situation.

Singvogel.

Owns a Freelander AND can't use the search button

It's like a double header of fail

Congrats

whats the best A/T tyre and size for 15" guys

Have a look here I don't know what size is standard on the 15". But I'm sure there's something. Again BFG and GG should be available in this size.

We should write a guide to AT tyres really but I'll not fooking sticking my head above the trench for that one.

WLJayne said:

Have a look here I don't know what size is standard on the 15". But I'm sure there's something. Again BFG and GG should be available in this size.

We should write a guide to AT tyres really but I'll not fooking sticking my head above the trench for that one.

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should be 195/80/15

Here you are then:

SUV Tyres - 4x4 Tyres - All Terrain Tyres - Off Road Tyres - 15" R15" - 195/80/15, 195/80R15 <br> R15" - 195/15, 195R15

Some decent AT tyres there. What alot of folks do when they have 15" wheels is get a set of 16" modulars (see my mythical modular thread) for about £250 or a set of used 16" alloys off fleabay. That way you have a bit more choice of high end tyres.

i was thinking of these as i only do low milage and there only on for 3 mounths anyway
195/80R15 94Q TL INSA TURBO SAHARA

rhodie said:

i was thinking of these as i only do low milage and there only on for 3 mounths anyway
195/80R15 94Q TL INSA TURBO SAHARA

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I've heard very good things about Insa Turbo, they are not like the remoulds of old they actually work from what I hear. If you're only doing low milage and you don't mind the additional road noise then they are ideal for you .

Will.

im very tempted as a winter tyre some track and field i go over need a good M/T

rhodie said:

im very tempted as a winter tyre some track and field i go over need a good M/T

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MT's aren't great snow tyres as they have no "sipes," Singvogel knows alot about this stuff. But the AT tyres should be fine in snow.

Will.

Anyone use Hankook A/T

thanks

this tool is quite handy!

Tyre Size Calculator - Changing Tyres - Etyres


lee

wrasse69 said:

thanks

this tool is quite handy!

Tyre Size Calculator - Changing Tyres - Etyres


lee

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This one has graphic comparisons too

Visual Tyre Size Calculator | Kouki Tech

This is the one you want boys

Car Bibles : The tyre calculators

strange_days said:

This is the one you want boys

Car Bibles : The tyre calculators

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I prefer the picturey one