Switching from 265 to 245 tyre
Submitted: Monday, Aug 15, 2005 at 17:48
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Scubaroo
Saw on another
forum that a guy was going to switch from 265/70R16 tyres to 245/75R16 - basically same rolling diameter, so no insurance issues, and a wider range of LT tyres available in this size.
Are there any general disadvantages to switching to a narrower tyre like this?
Reply By: arthurking83 - Monday, Aug 15, 2005 at 18:13
Monday, Aug 15, 2005 at 18:13
You would reckon that the only disadvantage would be less grip, but that would be a moot point as the tyres will be new and therefore initially have more grip!
Advantages would be less drag resistance (better economy??) noise, cost???
I reckon, except in sand, narrower = better??
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Follow Up By: The Explorer - Monday, Aug 15, 2005 at 19:33
Monday, Aug 15, 2005 at 19:33
"I reckon, except in sand, narrower = better??"
Narrow tyres are not worse in sand than wider tyres - old "persons" tale.
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Greg
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Follow Up By: Rosco - Bris. - Monday, Aug 15, 2005 at 19:59
Monday, Aug 15, 2005 at 19:59
Confuscius say ... "Wider tyres generally go
well with one hand in pants"
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