big jump in tyre size triton 3.2 T.D
Submitted: Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 19:19
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Member - nick b
hello all :I wanted to go up a size or 2 in my triton 3.2 T.D. looking at maxxis BH 762 M.T . - Does any one have a problem with these tyres ?? - below is a comparo of tyre size approx , what do you think !!!!!
P.S I also could get kunho mt in the same size , what do you think of them , I was told that they have got softer side walls ??
I have read Robin's thead 44993 on bighorns . I would like to question the soft side walls bit !!! as they are 10 ply !!
Results for your selected Wheel/Tyre 1 (205 x 16 std)
Rolling Radius 367.2mm
Circumference 2307.19mm
Diameter 734.4mm
Wheel Cover Size Size 005
Results for your selected Wheel/Tyre 2 (235-85-16)
Rolling Radius 402.95mm
Circumference 2531.81mm
Diameter 805.9mm
Wheel Cover Size Size 009
Differences between Wheel/Tyre 1 & 2
Rolling Radius 35.75mm
Circumference 224.62mm
Diameter 71.5mm
When your speedo reads 100km/hr you're actually at 108.87 km/hr
cheers nick
Reply By: Lex M (Brisbane) - Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 19:38
Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 19:38
Don't know where you come from, but where I come from they would be an illegal modification.
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Follow Up By: Member - nick b - Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 19:50
Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 19:50
Its only illegal if you get court :
thanks Lex , down south its a
grey area !!!!
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Follow Up By: snoopyone - Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 21:18
Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 21:18
Always one isnt there.
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Follow Up By: Rockape - Sunday, May 15, 2011 at 06:46
Sunday, May 15, 2011 at 06:46
Snoopy,
I think Nicks answer was a bit tongue in cheek, just look at the way he spelt caught.
Lex,
it is illegal but here goes the flip side, I had to put my vehicle over the pits and onto the shaker. The DMT inspector said he had never seen the Cooper tyres that I had on the vehicle, so I told him they were about 11 years old and the only reason I threw them on was because he would pin me for my 285/75/16 tyres.
His answer was, you shouldn't have changed them as I wouldn't have worried about them.
Gotta think those size tyres would be a tad to big for the Triton though and as has been said it would be sluggish and the braking performance would be down a fair bit.
Have a good one
RA.
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Reply By: oddandeclectic - Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 20:03
Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 20:03
You will need to
check your state regs and
check with your insurance company, also under body clearance,
suspension etc will be an issue; your low range will also suffer as will the engine power, steering, stability, braking performance and fuel economy.
Andrew
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Reply By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 20:58
Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 20:58
9% is a huge difference in gearing - it will feel like a slug.
But the extra footprint, clearance and diameter will improve it offroad.
BTW, there's plenty of "10 ply rating" tyres with thin sidewalls. Its got nothing to do with plies (used to mean 10 cotton plies in the old days).
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Reply By: Member - The Bushwhackers -NSW - Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 21:35
Saturday, May 14, 2011 at 21:35
G'day Nick
I have on my Jackaroo a similar size tyre difference as you are considering.
Recommended is 235/60/16, I have 265/75/16.
Yep, the speedo is out about 9%, but I don't feel it is a slug. I guess I know no different, as this was the size tyre on the car when I bought it. I replaced the tyres with that same size when they were required, as I was happy with them.
I didn't know about the laws regarding tyre sizes until I started coming on here, but ignorance is no excuse in the eyes of the law.
Funnily enough, my son in law who also has a diesel Jack, loves driving my car, says it is so much smoother than his. I have never mentioned the tyres to him (he is a Highway Patrol Officer!).
I have a
suspension lift, I don't think the tyres would fit otherwise.
Cheers and good luck on your selection, Dave
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Follow Up By: Ray - Sunday, May 15, 2011 at 08:06
Sunday, May 15, 2011 at 08:06
Why???????
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Follow Up By: Member - The Bushwhackers -NSW - Sunday, May 15, 2011 at 08:47
Sunday, May 15, 2011 at 08:47
G'day Ray
Why what? Sorry, over my head, maybe it's too early.. :)
Cheers, Dave
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Follow Up By: Madfisher - Sunday, May 15, 2011 at 21:03
Sunday, May 15, 2011 at 21:03
Standard size Dave on Jacks is 245/70/16, son had 265/75 on his petrol Jack but has since gone back to 245/75 which are legal. But the big tyres certainly help in ruts.
Cheers Pete
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Follow Up By: Member - The Bushwhackers -NSW - Sunday, May 15, 2011 at 21:33
Sunday, May 15, 2011 at 21:33
G'day Pete
My sticker says 235/70 or 245/70.
Either way, my 265/75 are too big, according to the rules. Again, my 265/75 help me in ground clearance (as you
well know), so I prefer to be 'ignorant'.
Hope to meet you some time, Dave
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Follow Up By: Madfisher - Sunday, May 15, 2011 at 21:37
Sunday, May 15, 2011 at 21:37
Yes Dave, likewise. Go the Jacks LOL
Cheers Pete
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Reply By: Member- Tony C - Sunday, May 15, 2011 at 08:05
Sunday, May 15, 2011 at 08:05
Hello Nick,
If you are running the standard 6" rims I would not run any larger than a 215/85/16. With 7" rims a 245/75/16 would be the best size. Both these tyre sizes have the same outside diameter by memory this was about 775mm.
I ran 235/85/16 for a while on my Triton and found some of the disadvantages were that it geared it up to much, fuel consumption increased, greater dependence on breaks on steep long descents (mine is an auto) and sluggish performance in over drive often requiring me to switch it off.
The above tyre sizes will put the speedo almost spot on with actual speed at 98 while speedo reading 100.
Cheers
Tony
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Follow Up By: Member - nick b - Monday, May 16, 2011 at 19:54
Monday, May 16, 2011 at 19:54
Gooday Tony : what year /motor was your triton .
thanks all for your replies
re nick
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Follow Up By: Member - nick b - Sunday, May 29, 2011 at 10:18
Sunday, May 29, 2011 at 10:18
Just as a follow up . I have changed tyres to 762 bighorns 235-85-16 fit on std rims 6" recommended rim size 5.5 to 7. they should stand 805/808 high but these stand 790 with no weight on them 78*on the vehicle .that's max legal in SA for a 4wd .
speedo read 100kh - gps reads 101/102 . with the std 205 the speedo must have read
well under 95 !!!
the tyre are not that noisy on this ute . it is noticeable difference in gearing , doznt pull up steep hills like before ( with std 205 tyre it was quite quick )
vehicle handles better turns in to corner quicker ,a lot less wheel spin on gravel roads as the std 205 were very snappy on the loose gravel rds .as long as it doznt use a lot more i'll be happy with the change .
regards nick
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Follow Up By: Member- Tony C - Sunday, May 29, 2011 at 21:14
Sunday, May 29, 2011 at 21:14
Hi Nick,
I hope you are happy with your choice of tyres. For a while including one desert trip I ran 235/85/16 Goodyear MTRs. These were excellent tyres but rate of wear was high. This tyre size, while being excellent in the desert geared it up to much for steep high country trips.
Its ridiculous how far out the speedo is with the Tritons. Not only is the speed reading out but so is the distance. If you work out the fuel consumption going on the trip meter with standard size tyres it works out much better than what it actually is. For every 100k you travel you will have actually only gone about 94k.
Cheers
Tony
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