by rustytoolss Sat Jan 17, 2015 2:44 pmSpeaking of tires. What are most of you guy running on your A100's? The wider tread with of a 70 series/ or some thing like the narrower 75 series . For easy of steering .
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tire width 70/75 series ?
rustytoolss- Number of posts : 624
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I just installed 235/60R15 on a 7 in rim on mine
Space Truckin- Number of posts : 1279
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^^^what he said^^^ 235/60/15 front on 7, 255/60/15 rear on 8
Magic Bus- Number of posts : 1422
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Rusty, Thats a misunderstanding about tires....
Here is what those #'s mean
For example 235/70/15
The 235 is 235 millimeters wide on the tread
the 70 is the sidewall height ratio ie, the sidewall is 70% as tall as the tread or 164.5 mm tall
Then of course the 15 is the rim diameter
We tend to think of 60 series as being wide, but in reality they are just not as tall giving the illusion that they are wider
Same with the 70 vs 75 series, the 70 give the appearance that they are wider than the 75 but again the 75 is taller making it look narrower
Clear as mud?
Here is what those #'s mean
For example 235/70/15
The 235 is 235 millimeters wide on the tread
the 70 is the sidewall height ratio ie, the sidewall is 70% as tall as the tread or 164.5 mm tall
Then of course the 15 is the rim diameter
We tend to think of 60 series as being wide, but in reality they are just not as tall giving the illusion that they are wider
Same with the 70 vs 75 series, the 70 give the appearance that they are wider than the 75 but again the 75 is taller making it look narrower
Clear as mud?
rustytoolss- Number of posts : 624
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Always thought the 60/70/75 was the width. Always learn something on this site.
Well then , How much tread width is normally good for steering ease 205/215/225 ??????????????????
Well then , How much tread width is normally good for steering ease 205/215/225 ??????????????????
Space Truckin- Number of posts : 1279
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Being right over the the axle with no power steering, I would stay away from 50 series tires, not real good on the king pins. All else being equal 60's or 70's are just fine as long as you keep king pins lubed. JM2C
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