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     Steve Biggs (Steve) New Member Username: Steve Post Number: 13 Registered: 02-2003 |
I quickly looked through the archives before asking this question but had no luck. So here it is. I'm going to put a 2" hd ome lift on my dII and I don't understand 16" rim tire sizeing. My last 4 wheeler was a jeep with 15" rims and 33X10.5 that's easy. What # is the height and what # is the width for tires on a 16"rim. And while I'm at it, what is the biggest tire I can get under a DII with a 2" OME HD lift and not have any rubbing. Thanks!!! Steve | ||
| thom mathie (Muskyman) Senior Member Username: Muskyman Post Number: 186 Registered: 11-2002 |
the first number is the width of the tire section in mm's the next number is a % measure the sidewall hieght is of the section width. the third number is the rim diameter | ||
| Tbow (Tbow) Member Username: Tbow Post Number: 56 Registered: 12-2002 |
That would be true for P-metric tires. but when your talking American light truck tires i.e. 33x10.5x16. In this case, the first number is the tires overall diameter (33") - the second is the width (10.5") and the last is the rim size (16"). I'm not sure that a 33x10.5x16 is even available. I've seen 33x12.5 and 31x10.5 in both 15, 16 and 16.5 rim sizes. But a 33x10.5 would convert roughly to about a 265/75x16, it's not exactly, but its pretty close. | ||
| Greg Davis (Gregdavis) Senior Member Username: Gregdavis Post Number: 688 Registered: 08-2002 |
A 265 will typically be about 32" tall. You'll have to go to a 285/75 in most brands to get a 33" tire, or a 255/85. Example: 265/75/16 265 divided by 25.4=10.43" wide 75=75% of width: 10.43 x.75=7.82" sidewall height So, 7.82"x2=15.64"+16"=31.65" overall diameter Again, different manufacturer's tires will vary a little. With a 2" lift, you'll be able to run 265's with no problems. Going to a 285 may cause you some rubbing in certain situations. A 265 is a good balance between size and driveability. Go to a 285 and you can really tell a difference in the gearing. I know because that's what I run and I'm going to have to regear pretty soon. |
