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Old 12-10-2008, 04:31 PM
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tire size question...

OK, I see the tire conversion chart, but I don't get it. How a 265/75R16 = just shy of a 32" tire and so does a 235/85R16.

If I'm reading the chart right, the stock 265/70R16's on my Runner = about a 30.5x8R16??

So if I'm looking to get about a 32" tire, which one would be better?
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265/75/16 would be considered a 32" tire from what i understand
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It all has to do with the series of tire. If its a 265/75 then it will be pretty tall, if its a 265/35 then it's going to be small. And I believe 285/70's are equal to a 32. Doesn't matter which one you get there both the same, its just one is advertised as metric and one is advertised as imperial.

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Old 12-10-2008, 06:02 PM
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For the OP, it helps to understand the numbers.

First number is tread width (roughly) in millimeters
Second number is sidewall height expressed as % of first number
Third number is rim diameter (measured at bead)
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aahhh, I think I'm getting it..

Thanks !
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