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 285/60/16 on a stock Gen 1?
#1016008
12/24/10 12:01 AM
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Rock Warrior
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Did a search, and checked the FAQs. Didn't find a "Here's what fits." guide.
Will they rub, either width or height?
Thanks
HUMMER .25: No need to compensate.
1989 Dodge Raider: 3.0/5
1992 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible: 3.0/A
1994 GMC Safari: 4.3/A
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Re: 285/60/16 on a stock Gen 1?
[Re: WagonMaster]
#1016009
12/24/10 12:08 AM
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Joined: Jan 2000
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Web Wheeler
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Did a search, and checked the FAQs. Didn't find a "Here's what fits." guide.
Will they rub, either width or height?
Thanks I assume you don't know how to calculate what those numbers mean in terms of tire size? 285 is the tread width in mm. 60 is the 'aspect ratio' which means the sidewall height = 60%x285mm=171mm=6.73" 6.73"x2 (top side wall + bottom side wall) + 16 (rim size)= 29.46". HTH. That's essentially a 29" tire which is pretty much the STOCK tire size. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
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Re: 285/60/16 on a stock Gen 1?
[Re: off-roader]
#1016010
12/24/10 12:23 AM
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I did know that it was a little over 29", but I'm running a 235/75/15 currently, and I didn't know if the extra 1" (or so) of height would be too much difference for the stock suspension.
More importantly, the extra 50mm of width seems to be the difference between a 6.5" wheel and an 8.5" (if my math is right). That 2" of width is (proportionally) MUCH bigger than the 1" of height.
HUMMER .25: No need to compensate.
1989 Dodge Raider: 3.0/5
1992 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible: 3.0/A
1994 GMC Safari: 4.3/A
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Re: 285/60/16 on a stock Gen 1?
[Re: WagonMaster]
#1016011
12/24/10 12:39 AM
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Joined: Jan 2001
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Web Wheeler
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It's roughly a 11x29, and should fit just fine, since 10.50-31-15's fit
Not responsible for advice not taken...
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Re: 285/60/16 on a stock Gen 1?
[Re: WagonMaster]
#1016012
12/24/10 12:52 AM
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Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 16,227
Web Wheeler
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No problem and thanks for noting there is no thread in the FAQ post on tire sizes. I'll certainly have to rectify that soon. It's probably one of THE TOP 5 MOST asked questions. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
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Re: 285/60/16 on a stock Gen 1?
[Re: off-roader]
#1016013
12/24/10 01:52 AM
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Thanks for the info, guys! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />
I found a set of wheels that will go great with my Raider plans, I just didn't want to buy them before checking for fit.
HUMMER .25: No need to compensate.
1989 Dodge Raider: 3.0/5
1992 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible: 3.0/A
1994 GMC Safari: 4.3/A
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Re: 285/60/16 on a stock Gen 1?
[Re: WagonMaster]
#1016014
12/24/10 01:56 AM
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Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 1,511
Body Damage is Cool
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http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.htmlI've used this tire size calculator for years - gives great comparisons for tire sizes.
95 Montero SR
3.8 MIVEC, Advance headers, 2 1/2" exhaust, Magnaflow muffler, OME shocks & rear springs, 2" body lift, 3" tank lift, 4.90s, TRE front locker, factory rear locker, Roger Brown Rock Sliderz, 315/75r16 (35") tires, Sport big brakes
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Re: 285/60/16 on a stock Gen 1?
[Re: ryany]
#1016015
12/24/10 04:05 AM
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I like that the calculator even feeds the speedometer correction information. Mine reads about 2 mph faster than my GPS claims, and these new tires will pretty much correct for that. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />
Last edited by WagonMaster; 12/24/10 04:08 AM.
HUMMER .25: No need to compensate.
1989 Dodge Raider: 3.0/5
1992 Chrysler LeBaron Convertible: 3.0/A
1994 GMC Safari: 4.3/A
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