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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread Page 2 of 2 1 2 Re: Totally Noob 4x4 Question... #539469 12/20/04 12:33 AM Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,921 Carlsbad, CA 4 4xGeek Body Damage is Cool 265 & 285 is the section width of the tire in millimeters... 10.6" vs. 11.4"... The second # in the equation is the aspect ratio (percentage of section width, represented in sidewall height). Your stock size was 265/70r16, so that's 10.4" wide by 30.6" tall. Conversely, 265/75r16 is 10.4" wide by 31.6" tall & 285/75r16 is 11.4" wide by 32.8" tall. Fwiw, I run 265/75r16's on my wife's '01 4Runner, stock wheels, no wheel or coil spacers, no rubbing - even at full stuff. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" /> 4xGeek (Chris) '97 T-100 4wd sr5-suto, 3" BL, 1.5" BJ spacers, 35" ProComp AT's, 4.88's, Bilsteins x 6, etc... No longer stuck in SoCal!! Re: Totally Noob 4x4 Question... [Re: 4xGeek] #539470 12/20/04 08:20 AM Anonymous Unregistered ok I think I get it. Man I should have paid more attention in math class. So is there an area where the 1st set of measurements ends in millimeters, and inch measurements begin? For example: 285/75r16 (then next size up is) 33/11.5/16 Oh...... don't you love the new guys. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/scared.gif" alt="" /> Tks again, Drew Re: Totally Noob 4x4 Question... #539471 12/21/04 05:50 PM Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 11,595 Cincinnati, OH Adam F Forum Moderator Also, some tires run larger than others. Go to the tire manufacturers website and they will give you EXACT tire measurements for each tire. So one 285/75/16 tire might measure 32" tall while another manufacturer's 285/75/16 might actually meausure up t 33" tall. 88 4R, 350 V8, R150 5 speed Sold <...uot; /> 97 4R, stock, daily driver 98 Sienna, kid and dog hauler, wife's ride Re: Totally Noob 4x4 Question... #539472 12/25/04 05:51 AM Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 105 B BruceTS Wheeler The first ever upgrade I did to my rig was going to 265/75-16 BFG at's, they measured 31.8" diameter and had very little rubbing during full compression, with the wheels turned. You'll only need a body lift, or suspension lift when going to 33's. 99 SR5 4Runner Highlander 5spd V6 4WD e-locker Page 2 of 2 1 2 Moderated by  4x4Wire, Adam F, Dandeman, kewlynx  Hop To Mitsubishi Forums ------  Mitsubishi 4x4 and SUV Tech  Mitsubishi Diesels  Mitsubishi ArchiveToyota Forums ------  Early Toyota Trucks  Toyota 4Runner, FJ Cruiser &...  T100 & Tundra Forum  Tacoma Forum  Toyota Tech ArchiveJeep Forums ------  Jeep Talk  Jeep TechIsuzu Forums ------  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Talk  Isuzu 4x4 & SUV Tech  Isuzu DieselsKia Forums ------  Kia Talk  Kia Sportage & Sorento TechOff Topic Chat ------  4x4 Gallery  Off-Topic Chat  Recreational Access & Land ...  Politics4xForums ------  Outdoor Gear  General 4x4 Discussion  Tools and Fabrication  General Communications  Amateur Radio  GPS and MapsParts Bin ------  Private Party - Garage Sale  Private Party - Items wanted  Vendors, Hot Deals, Group Buys4x4Wire Back Yard ------  Suzuki Forum  AZ Crawler Crew  Cal-Nev Crew  General Ford 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Dodge 4x4 & SUV Forum  General Chevy 4x4 & SUV ForumFeedback & Testing ------  Problems, Questions, Suggestions4x4Wire Staff ------  Forum Moderators  Problem Threads Print Thread Switch to Threaded Mode 5 Excellent 4 Good 3 Average 2 Bad 1 Terrible View Profile Private Message Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts View Profile Private Message Homepage Follow User Forum Posts

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