235 tyre on 5.5" split
Submitted: Thursday, May 05, 2005 at 10:10
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sang
Hi all,
Has anyone fitted 235 x 85 x 16 on 5.5" splits ?
Most tyre fitter are reluctant to fit them saying the rim is too narrow or the tyre is tubeless.
Any comment appreciated
Sanga
Reply By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Thursday, May 05, 2005 at 16:14
Thursday, May 05, 2005 at 16:14
Lots of people fit the 235/85 on the 5.5 splits because you have a lot more tyres to choose from and 235mm is wider than 7.5 inches.
As far as legality goes, I think the tyre manufacturers set the recommended rim sizes - they pretty much all say 6-7 inch wide rims for the 235's.
I personally would be happy sticking to the 750R16 for the splits, and using the 7 inch tubeless rims if wanting to fit 235/85. As you say, they are the same diameter.
Cheers
Phil
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