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Old Nov 10, 2002 | 08:30 AM
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Tire size question

ok I am going with the BFG AT's but I had a question about the sizes, I have a 17x8 on, I was going with the 31x10.5R15. These should fit no problem right? also what is the difference between something like the 285/75R16 and the 265/75/R16?
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Old Nov 10, 2002 | 08:41 AM
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Can't fit 15" or 16" tires on 17" rims for staters.....

285s are about an inch wider than 265s
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Old Nov 10, 2002 | 08:47 AM
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If you want 31X10.5R15 then you will have to get either 15X7 or 15X8 rims. 285 versus 265 means not only a wider tire but a taller tire also. both by at least 1 inch. The 16 on the end of the tire size means you need a 16 inch rim. Hopes this helps.
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Old Nov 10, 2002 | 08:57 AM
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Actually they are 16x8's... damn too early in the morning! haha.so something like the 31x10.5R15 means I need a 15 in rim right? is that the max rim size? or does it mean it has to be at least a 15?
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Old Nov 10, 2002 | 09:05 AM
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That means you have to have a 15" rim...no other size will work. If you already have 16" rims, then go with something like a 265/75R16 BGF AT.
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Old Nov 10, 2002 | 10:12 AM
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if your 4R came with 16" wheels, you cant downgrade to 15" wheels either, they wont clear your brake calipers.
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