Another tire size question (sorry)

[stomper]

I recently replaced a set of Geolander A/T S on my DD with a set of Cooper Discoverer AT3s. I liked the Geolanders for the first winter, and they were pretty decent in the Mud. (They were on a Lexus GX470, but I do use it off road some). The second winter, when the tread wore down, they were horrible. I switched them out for the Coopers before this past winter, but will be swapping the Geolanders back on for the summer so I can get the last bit of tread use out of them. The wear nicely, are quiet on road, but are just disappointing as they wear down.

[CRiordan01]

I ended up ordering the 225/75/16 Geolanders A/T-S. We will see how they wear and I will update. Most of my driving is highway (60 miles round trip for work) although I will also use for some light off road. The Series is not my primary vehicle, so it won't be used heavily in snow; major snows in Richmond, VA, typically involve accumulations of 1" or less. Pretty brutal I know...

[Tsmith]

I just received five Kuhmo 215 85 16's from tire rack. I'll put them on this weekend. They are about the same width and diameter as the 7,50's now on the truck.

[4flattires]

yorker....thanks for the post....nice read with pics!

pgeorgeson..I just scored a set of four 7.50x16 M/S for my 109 today. If you need dimensions, just let me know. I also run 215/85x16 on my dually. Again, let me know if you need dimensions.

[JimCT]

the 215's and 225-75's are too small diameter if you do highway driving.

I just received five Kuhmo 215 85 16's from tire rack. I'll put them on this weekend. They are about the same width and diameter as the 7,50's now on the truck.

[yorker]

Without an OD:

215-85-16s are usually 30.5" tall and = 3870 rpm at 65 mph
235-85-16s are usually ~32" tall and = 3700 rpm at 65 mph


215 85 16s are a pretty nice size on 88s. Stock 88 tires were originally 28.5-29" tall somewhat similar to a 205-80-16 today, that would put you ~4070 rpm at 65 which could definitely benefit from an OD. The only advantage I can see for the smaller diameter tires is somewhat easier acceleration and less stress on the drivetrain, oh and they are sometimes available in a load range better suited to an 88's capacities. That could translate into a better ride.

[scarter]

Just put a set of 215-85-16's on my 109, Firestones for summer/highway use. They are 3/4 inch narrower than 235's, approximate the look of 750's better, being slightly < 8.5 width. FWIW.

[siii8873]

65mph without an OD?

Without an OD:

215-85-16s are usually 30.5" tall and = 3870 rpm at 65 mph
235-85-16s are usually ~32" tall and = 3700 rpm at 65 mph


215 85 16s are a pretty nice size on 88s. Stock 88 tires were originally 28.5-29" tall somewhat similar to a 205-80-16 today, that would put you ~4070 rpm at 65 which could definitely benefit from an OD. The only advantage I can see for the smaller diameter tires is somewhat easier acceleration and less stress on the drivetrain, oh and they are sometimes available in a load range better suited to an 88's capacities. That could translate into a better ride.

[dabawei]

Hi,
Any one tried 235/85-R16 Dunlop TG 31? and share the picture?

This type of tires made mainly for sand but I am not sure how nice would look up