tyres for 76 series LC
Submitted: Saturday, Jul 23, 2011 at 16:23
ThreadID:
87733
Views:
1720
Replies:
2
FollowUps:
4
This Thread has been Archived
Member - Allan W (SA)
I will need tyres for my 76 series wagon which have 265/70/16s. Would I be able to fit 267/75/16 and if so what would be the advantages or disadvantages.
Reply By: Member - Allan W (SA) - Saturday, Jul 23, 2011 at 16:25
Saturday, Jul 23, 2011 at 16:25
Sorry typo should read 265/75/16
AnswerID:
460711
Follow Up By: Member - Tony H (touring oz) - Saturday, Jul 23, 2011 at 17:07
Saturday, Jul 23, 2011 at 17:07
G'day Allan,
265 x 75 x R16
265 is the tread width in millimeters
75 is the 'aspect ratio' expressed as a percentage of the tread width
16 being the rim diameter.
So with you thinking about going from an 'aspect ratio' of 70 to 75 it will make stuff all difference. What youi must
check tough is the load & speed rating are still going to be within spec's
FollowupID:
734411
Follow Up By: Parso - Saturday, Jul 23, 2011 at 17:36
Saturday, Jul 23, 2011 at 17:36
G'day Allan
I run Cooper Discovery ST 285/75/R16 on my 2009 76 Series. No problems.
In fact I have used similar tyres on my past 80 and 100 series. Great tyres!
FollowupID:
734414
Follow Up By: Member - Serendipity(WA) - Saturday, Jul 23, 2011 at 20:14
Saturday, Jul 23, 2011 at 20:14
Yeah I run 265x75xr16. Toyo MT. tough tyre but not everyones cup of tea.
But like Tony said be very careful on picking ones with the correct load rating and speed rating. These ratings can be found on the door pillar on the drivers side.
Cheers
Serendipity
FollowupID:
734422
Follow Up By: Member - Allan W (SA) - Sunday, Jul 24, 2011 at 10:12
Sunday, Jul 24, 2011 at 10:12
Thankyou for your replies, I now know more what I`m looking for.
FollowupID:
734450
Reply By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Monday, Jul 25, 2011 at 20:50
Monday, Jul 25, 2011 at 20:50
265/75R16 are the same diameter as the standard tyres on splits. They are available in a much wider range than the 265/70 and have significantly higher load ratings. Downside is that heavier tyres use a little more fuel.
AnswerID:
460918