Question On Tyres And Stock Rims

[ihpj]

Dear All,

I have tried to search the forum for a definitive answer to the following but have been unsuccessful as threads that I have found refer in parallel to some sort of body lift:

I have a stock Ex. running stock suspension with stock rims (255/70/16 all round). As this appears to be a non-standard size; I wanted to know if it was possible to run other sizes that might be a tad more popular and afford greater choice of brands whilst keeping the Ex. stock?

Any thoughts or recommendations please?

 

[janolsson]

You should be good to go to 265/70 or even 265/75

I'm sure going to either of those wouldn't be too big for the arches etc and would have the benefit of bringing the speedo to near correct. I think howard runs 275 but he is lifted.
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There are also tyre comparison sites where you can put in the size you have and the desired size and it will tell you difference in % etc. There is even one somewhere that gives clearances for the suspension/wheel arch for stock suspension.
HTH
Jan

 

[Stenasev]

You should be good to go to 265/70 or even 265/75

Both of those sizes will fit fine.

I did find that when I ran 265/75 that they took the edge off acceleration and most of the time you will be in a lower gear for any given roadspeed. I am back to 255/70 now and the driveability is much better. You shouldn't find much difference with 265/70 though.

SS

 

[ihpj]

Thanks for the input guys; I'm going to look at 265/70s and see what options comes up.

I did run some tyre substitution calculations on those tyre based websites, but I wasn't sure if the sizes I was inputting were practical for the Ex. as I didn't want to inadvertently put any additional stress in the suspension bushings and ball joints etc.

Many thanks.

 

[janolsson]

That link i posted takes to to 265/70. Obviously there are other sites which include local fitting or black circles that come to you with a van but for price i usually find camskill can't be beaten. I do have a good relationship with a local tyre fitting place to get cheaper fitting tho

Having said all that the 2 tyres i have on the front i got from ebay brand new with the stickers still on for £88 delivered for a pair of Bridgestones

 

[ihpj]

I agree CamSkill are a great place to shop, not least for their prices but range of product available.

I have only ever used Michelin or Continental on all my vehicles and most times have been able to source tyres from Costco (especially as they run a 20% off promotion quite regularly) finding enough variance in their catalogues to buy the exact type of tyre I want.

But with the Ex. I'm not finding the variety I'm usually after. So knowing what other sizes I can use (thanks SS) I'm gong to try expand my search (including watching eBay).

Drive safe people these temperatures are starting to drop!

 

[hotrodguy]

ok an idea for you if you put 15" rims on you can use 31/10.5x15 tyres 255/75x15 standard on a shogun/pajero 1mm diff in height so should not put ur gearing out at all hope this helps if not this is a handy tool to look at tyre sizes http://www.etyres.co.uk/tyre-size-calculator.htm regards Guy