Who's an expert on tire brands and their sizes?

georunner_sjc

New member
Hello all, I apologize in advance. Yes, this is a tire centric thread. But hopefully one of a different color.

I own a 96 4Runner. Currently set up with a very mild lift of just under 2". Current tires are Goodyear Wrangler Trailrunner AT, 265/75R16. Camburg UCAs, Bilstein 6112s. At the moment, I experience a tiny bit of rub on the pinch weld at full angle, if there is any body lean, say turning into a driveway with a lip, or in a parking lot with any drainage channels. That said, it's not devastating, and doesn't happen with alarming regularity. But still, I'd like to correct it.

I am aware of the nature of tire sizing, and how to choose a tire. tiresize.com, is an awesome resource. My current tires measure out to 31.6" according to tiresize.com. Based on the current stance of the 4Runner, and all that jazz, I am leary of going 'down' to a 265/70R16. I don't want to have huge wheel well gap.

The question: Might any expert out there know... Is there a particular make/model/brand that might be known for being smaller volume than others that have the same stamped size? Say a 265/75R16 that is known to be on the smaller size? I am looking for a something in the exact range of 31" if at all possible. That way I could split the difference between a 265/75, and a 265/70.

As always, thanks in advance for anyone with a good opinion or experience on the matter.
 

Attachments

  • IMG_3990.jpg
    IMG_3990.jpg
    138.1 KB · Views: 133
Register to hide this ad
Hello all, I apologize in advance. Yes, this is a tire centric thread. But hopefully one of a different color.

I own a 96 4Runner. Currently set up with a very mild lift of just under 2". Current tires are Goodyear Wrangler Trailrunner AT, 265/75R16. Camburg UCAs, Bilstein 6112s. At the moment, I experience a tiny bit of rub on the pinch weld at full angle, if there is any body lean, say turning into a driveway with a lip, or in a parking lot with any drainage channels. That said, it's not devastating, and doesn't happen with alarming regularity. But still, I'd like to correct it.

I am aware of the nature of tire sizing, and how to choose a tire. tiresize.com, is an awesome resource. My current tires measure out to 31.6" according to tiresize.com. Based on the current stance of the 4Runner, and all that jazz, I am leary of going 'down' to a 265/70R16. I don't want to have huge wheel well gap.

The question: Might any expert out there know... Is there a particular make/model/brand that might be known for being smaller volume than others that have the same stamped size? Say a 265/75R16 that is known to be on the smaller size? I am looking for a something in the exact range of 31" if at all possible. That way I could split the difference between a 265/75, and a 265/70.

As always, thanks in advance for anyone with a good opinion or experience on the matter.
Strange...
I don't recall rubbing last spring/summer/fall with my 255-75-17 (32.1") setup on bone stock (and tired, very tired) 3rd gen tall spring setup.
 

Members online

No members online now.

Forum statistics

Threads
278,316
Messages
3,554,121
Members
248,016
Latest member
Advally Service

Trending content

Back
Top