Tyres Question

Submitted: Sunday, May 27, 2007 at 15:14

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Member - Steven H (ACT)

I am looking to pick up a set of tyres for the 80 series and I have always used Dunlop Road Grippers 7.50R16 over the years with no complaints. In searching for a set of near new second hand ones I have found a couple of sets that are 205R16 am l correct in assuming that these are a little wider?
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Steven

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Reply By: Member - Tour Boy- Sunday, May 27, 2007 at 15:22

Sunday, May 27, 2007 at 15:22

HI mate,
I think from memory that the 205's are the hilux size and are smaller in diameter. You need 235-85-16 to be the same as the 750-16's
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Tour Boy

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Follow Up By: Member - Ian H (NSW) - Sunday, May 27, 2007 at 17:00

Sunday, May 27, 2007 at 17:00

Yes, you are 100% correct. 235/85x16 are the same diameter as 750/16. 750/16 are 812mm diam and 235/85x16 are 809mm diam, so close enough.

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Reply By: Member - Duncs - Sunday, May 27, 2007 at 15:24

Sunday, May 27, 2007 at 15:24

According to my ruler 7.5 inches is 190mm. I would therefore assume that 205mm tyre is wider, approximately 8 inches.

Duncs

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Reply By: LCRUZA (VIC) - Sunday, May 27, 2007 at 15:56

Sunday, May 27, 2007 at 15:56

There is a tyre size calculator on this site Site Link

Ron

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Reply By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Sunday, May 27, 2007 at 18:55

Sunday, May 27, 2007 at 18:55

Theres a huge difference in diameter - 750mm vs 810mm, so the 205's would be considerably undersized for your 80series. If you want a wider tyre for your split rims, 235/85R16 is the go.

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