Alternate tire size analysis for stock suspension –
The stock tire size on my 2000 T4R is 265-70-16…this gives a width of 265 mm – a sidewall of 185.5 mm and a rim diameter of 16 inches.
Looking at available tires in this size I see that the majority have a load rating (how much weight each tire can hold) of 111 or 112 (approx 2400 lbs).
It seems that a 245/75-16 tire might be a better choice. The tire is only 20mm (0.79 inches) more narrow and has a height of 183.75mm (1.75 mm less) and a rim diameter of 16 inches.
However, most tires in this size have a load range of 120 (3086 lbs).
Using the Michelin LTX as an example, we can see some major differences – the 265/70 version has a load rating of 112 and has the normal 4 ply construction (The last letter in a standard tire size indicates the number of layers used in the construction of the tire. If there is no letter, the tire has the standard 4 plies. A "C" indicates 6 plies, a "D" indicates 8 plies, and an "E" indicates 10 plies.)
However, the same tire in 245/75-16 is has a load rating of 120 and has 10 ply construction (tire size is formally noted as LT245/75R16E1 120R B).
The 245 tire would seem to be a much more heavy duty tire…
Various tire sizes that will fit the stock configuration can been seen at - Home - Discount Tire Direct .
Thoughts?
The stock tire size on my 2000 T4R is 265-70-16…this gives a width of 265 mm – a sidewall of 185.5 mm and a rim diameter of 16 inches.
Looking at available tires in this size I see that the majority have a load rating (how much weight each tire can hold) of 111 or 112 (approx 2400 lbs).
It seems that a 245/75-16 tire might be a better choice. The tire is only 20mm (0.79 inches) more narrow and has a height of 183.75mm (1.75 mm less) and a rim diameter of 16 inches.
However, most tires in this size have a load range of 120 (3086 lbs).
Using the Michelin LTX as an example, we can see some major differences – the 265/70 version has a load rating of 112 and has the normal 4 ply construction (The last letter in a standard tire size indicates the number of layers used in the construction of the tire. If there is no letter, the tire has the standard 4 plies. A "C" indicates 6 plies, a "D" indicates 8 plies, and an "E" indicates 10 plies.)
However, the same tire in 245/75-16 is has a load rating of 120 and has 10 ply construction (tire size is formally noted as LT245/75R16E1 120R B).
The 245 tire would seem to be a much more heavy duty tire…
Various tire sizes that will fit the stock configuration can been seen at - Home - Discount Tire Direct .
Thoughts?
