wider tyres for lc 70 series
Submitted: Tuesday, Aug 19, 2008 at 18:25
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kiko
Just want to know if anyone can tell me if I could fit wider tyres on the standard rims 5.5R16. The current tyres are 7.50R16 and I just want to go a little wider. Maybe 215R16. Thanks for helping.
Kiko
Reply By: Member - Doug T NT - Tuesday, Aug 19, 2008 at 18:31
Tuesday, Aug 19, 2008 at 18:31
I got 8"
wheels on my 94 Troopy
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Reply By: Member - Adam S (SA) - Tuesday, Aug 19, 2008 at 19:28
Tuesday, Aug 19, 2008 at 19:28
Kiko,
235/85 are fine on the standard split rims.
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Reply By: autosparky - Wednesday, Aug 20, 2008 at 00:03
Wednesday, Aug 20, 2008 at 00:03
i have the flares moulds at work to suit
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Reply By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Wednesday, Aug 20, 2008 at 13:39
Wednesday, Aug 20, 2008 at 13:39
Strictly speaking, you're not supposed to put 235/85R16 on the 5.5 inch rims because the tyre manufacturers specify 6-7 inch rims. But lots of people do.
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Follow Up By: kiko - Wednesday, Aug 20, 2008 at 17:19
Wednesday, Aug 20, 2008 at 17:19
Thanks for
the tip, so how far (width) can you go with 5.5 inch rims?
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Follow Up By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Wednesday, Aug 20, 2008 at 18:52
Wednesday, Aug 20, 2008 at 18:52
215/85R16 is about as tall and as wide as you can legally go with most brands of tyres. But its a smaller diameter(775mm) than 750R16 (810mm), so I wouldn't bother with them.
If it was me, I'd
shop around until I found a tyre dealer willing to fit the 235/85R16, which are the same diameter as your 750R16. As I said, theres lots of 235/85 around on 5.5 splits.
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