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What is the biggest tire size to replace 235X75X15?

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br....@rlg.stanford.edu

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Jun 15, 1995, 3:00:00 AM6/15/95
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I have a 91 Mistubishi Montero 4 dr. In order to get a little more ground
clearance, I want to replace my old 235x75x15 tires
with bigger/taller tires like may be 30x9.5x15. Can I do this without changing
my wheels. Thanks

Jody LUCAS

PS: I suppose I have the stock 15x6 wheels.

Shel Belinkoff

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Jun 15, 1995, 3:00:00 AM6/15/95
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Yes, provided that your wheels are at least 6.5" wide. This is the
recommended minimum width for a 30x9.50 tire.

Shel Belinkoff
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br....@rlg.stanford.edu wrote:

: clearance, I want to replace my old 235x75x15 tires

hij...@dallas.net

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Jun 16, 1995, 3:00:00 AM6/16/95
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You should also check out 255r70x15's. These are as tall as
the 30's and much wider. I liked them much better.


Smith

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Jun 22, 1995, 3:00:00 AM6/22/95
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br....@rlg.stanford.edu wrote:
: I have a 91 Mistubishi Montero 4 dr. In order to get a little more ground
: clearance, I want to replace my old 235x75x15 tires
: with bigger/taller tires like may be 30x9.5x15. Can I do this without changing
: my wheels. Thanks
:
: Jody LUCAS

:
: PS: I suppose I have the stock 15x6 wheels.

Jody,

If you currently have 235/75R15s on your wheels, then there should be
absolutely no problem putting 30x9.50x15s on the same wheels.

Reason: 235/75R15 are 28.9" in diameter (only 1.1" smaller) and
9.25" wide (only 0.25" narrower)

If you're hoping to gain lots of ground clearance by going to 30x9.50x15,
it ain't gonna happen. If you have enough fender clearance, you might
consider some 31" tires. Then at least you'd get a little over 1 inch
added ground clearance. (31 - 28.9 = 2.1, divided by 2 gives 1.05 inches)


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