[Mic]

Hi all, i don't get what 7.50R16-8PRLT means insofar as wha tthe size of the tyre is in comparison to a 275/65 R17...

 

[heyhey]

I interperate that as 7.5 inches wide on a 16 inch rim and an 8 ply rating (PL) of light truck (LT) which is equivelant to 'D'? Maybe?

 

[Mic]

okay, so how tall?

 

[heyhey]

Good question? 32-31" I think they are the same tyres that come standard on base model 70 series crusiers.

 

[myg600]

7.50-16 bridgestone jeep service tread tyres are 32 inch

 

[Madriver911]

Hi all, i don't get what 7.50R16-8PRLT means insofar as wha tthe size of the tyre is in comparison to a 275/65 R17...

7.5inchs wide, radial, 16inch rim, 8 ply, light truck and there 31.64inchs high

TRev

 

[Mic]

thanks guys. How do i work that out?

 

[Grahame]

I've just measured my trailer tyres, Dunlop Super Gripper and a BFG Trac Edge for a spare and they are about 30.5" tall.

There's a good tyre size calculator here:

Tyre Size Calculator @ ExplorOz Articles

 

[Mic]

Thanks Grahame, That's a good calculator - beats the miata one!Damn! Still hoping to find a legal way to get 285/75s 16s on the troll... Ah well. Might just give up.
*edit* I spelled Grahame's name wrong! Sorry mate!

 

[Madriver911]

I've just measured my trailer tyres, Dunlop Super Gripper and a BFG Trac Edge for a spare and they are about 30.5" tall.

You must have the 6.50r16s

Thanks Graeme, That's a good calculator - beats the miata one!Damn! Still hoping to find a legal way to get 285/75s 16s on the troll... Ah well. Might just give up.

You can get the 9.00r16 which 35inchs in diameter and 9 inchs wide

TRev

 

[Mic]

You must have the 6.50r16s



You can get the 9.00r16 which 35inchs in diameter and 9 inchs wide

TRev

The GU patrol come with 7.5 R16s. Apparantly this is the tallest OEM wheel/tyre. And it's only 3mm taller than the 17s. Still means a 32" tyre or a 285 is too tall as they are more than 15mm taller than the tallest factory tyre.

 

[heyhey]

No one will ever know and once you wear down the tread 5mm you'll be legal anyway.

 

[Mic]

the brass won't measure with a tape, they'll look at the size rating on the tyre. But it's not the fines i'm concerned about, it's insurance. Not legal = not covered... Just have to decide whether or not i'll risk it...

 

[heyhey]

I don't know if I have this right, but there is my little comparison of diameter between 265/70R16, 265/75R16, 285/75/R16 & 7.5R16.

 

[Mic]

Hey mate that's a brilliant idea! Can you please add the 275/65 r17 and the 235/85 r16 on there? I can't picture - ise excel tables on my puta. Note the stock tyres (7.5R16 and the two i just mentioned) so others can compare. this will help in the future for others trying to find the largest legal tyre to put on a troll.

 

[heyhey]

Righto edited version

 

[Grahame]

You must have the 6.50r16s

TRev

Nope, just double checked, definitely 7.50 16 LT. Remeasured my best one (about half worn) and it is somewhere between 30.5" and 30.75"

 

[Mic]

You, my man, are awesome!
That looks like 285/75 R16s are legal! Provided i change my plaquard!

w00t!

 

[Don]

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Regards Don

 

[heyhey]

You, my man, are awesome!
That looks like 285/75 R16s are legal! Provided i change my plaquard!

w00t!

Yes it does, can't believe I didn't notice that.