BF AT tire size question
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BF AT tire size question
3rd generation runner using stock 16X7 rims. 2.5 inch Cornfed spacers front and rear. I want BF AT's 32's. What the heck size do I need? I've read all the posts, used all the calclators. There seem to be about 20 different tires that come in around a 32" size give or take. Which ones will fit. On my old truck (2nd generation) I ran BF AT 31X10.50. Easy as hell, everyone carried them no problems. They were on a 15 inch rim not 16. Basically I just want something a little bigger that the 31's and I don't want them to rub when offroad. Right now I'm running some bobo 265 70R 16's. Can anyone explain to me what the heck these numbers mean? I assume the 16 is the rim size and the 265 has something to do with diameter but it appears that the diameter is calculated based on both the 265 and 70 numbers. The reason I assume this is that I can plug in 265 into the calc and then change from 70 to 75 and the diameter of the tire changes. Anyone running 32"ISH" BF's on a 3rd generation runner or Taco for that matter? Advice and pics wouuld be great.
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You might consider using Google, search for "what do the numbers on the side of the tires mean" You'll find about 2,740,000 hits, most of which will answer your questions! Or just click here: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete....jsp?techid=46
If you already know you want BFG ATs in 32" on 16" rims - then click here http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....rrain+T%2FA+KO
and then click "specs" and get the size chart. Pick the one you want. (you are probably looking for a 265/75R16 or a 275/70R16)
If you already know you want BFG ATs in 32" on 16" rims - then click here http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....rrain+T%2FA+KO
and then click "specs" and get the size chart. Pick the one you want. (you are probably looking for a 265/75R16 or a 275/70R16)
Last edited by Flamedx4; 10-19-2005 at 08:01 AM.
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Thanks FlameDX4
Those links really helped. I think you're right about the 265/75 R16's.
Any one currently running these? Any pics on a 3rd generation? Has anyone had a problem balancing this size on factory rims?
Thanks.
Those links really helped. I think you're right about the 265/75 R16's.
Any one currently running these? Any pics on a 3rd generation? Has anyone had a problem balancing this size on factory rims?
Thanks.
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I recommend 265/75/16's as you stated. I am on my second set of 265/75's.
No balancing problems, both the Michelin's and Bridgestones have been smooth on the highway.
No balancing problems, both the Michelin's and Bridgestones have been smooth on the highway.
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thanks for your help guys. So the consensus is the 265/75's instead of the 275/70's. I definately want a taller tire but would like to fill out the fender flares as well and I don't really want to go with different rims. I know the 265 is taller than the 275 but the 275 is wider. Anybody running the 275/70 R16's with pics?
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