265/75/16 tyres

[storm99]

I do fancy a set of Insa Special Tracks but theres just too little tread on these..shame.

 

[300bhp/ton]

I fitted FEDIMA EXTREME Mud Terrain 265/70 R16 which are the same tread as Insa Sahara on the disco 300 and 235/70/16 on the 3.9 V8 and noise aint a problem but the height difference is about 2" weird or what!

Why is the height difference weird? Do you know how to read tyre sizes?

The profile is a percentage of the width. So if you're sure you have 70 profile (seems odd for 265's, they are normally 75 profile).

then:

235/70R16 = 28.95" tall
265/70R16 = 30.61" tall
265/75R16 = 31.65" tall

 

[300bhp/ton]

Just bought some boost alloys for my 90 1994, fitted with 265/75/16. tyres are rubbing on radius arms on full lock. Before i bought them i was told that these would fit on 90 with no probs, Any suggestions????

Or just don't turn the steering wheel as much?

 

[lazydog]

Why is the height difference weird? Do you know how to read tyre sizes?

The profile is a percentage of the width. So if you're sure you have 70 profile (seems odd for 265's, they are normally 75 profile).

then:

235/70R16 = 28.95" tall
265/70R16 = 30.61" tall
265/75R16 = 31.65" tall

To be honest i did not know that i thought 70 was the same accross all widths,ya live and learn that is what life is about thanks!

 

[[JP]]

I do fancy a set of Insa Special Tracks but theres just too little tread on these..shame.

Insa turbo special tracks 265/75/R16 Off road tyres | eBay


they are noisy on the road, but brilliant in the mud. I dont drive my 90 much on the road or for long distances, so the special tracks are ideal