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#740930 September 26th 2018 9:07 am September 26th 2018 9:07 am |
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Posts: 1,332 Texas, under the A/C | The first advice would be to show us pictures, we like seeing vans.  I think the 125" wheelbase vans like ours look fine with staggered wheels and tires. It's all about what you want really. Our stock wheels are pretty narrow...I'm not remembering off-hand, but I think they're only 6.5 inches wide, so you might want to move up to 8" wide wheels for the rear. That'll give you a lot of choices for rear tire width, unless you want to go super wide (past 275), then you might need a 10" wheel. | | | Re: Needing some input
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#740935 September 26th 2018 1:03 pm September 26th 2018 1:03 pm |
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Posts: 22 Wichita, KS | according to https://tiresize.com/calculator/ it shows a 255/70/15 that would work, and says its a 10" width... and what do you know... They have some Cooper Cobra Radial GT's in that size... hmmmmm | | | Re: Needing some input
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#740947 September 26th 2018 4:38 pm September 26th 2018 4:38 pm |
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Posts: 1,332 Texas, under the A/C | The first number is the width in millimeters, so a 235 would be 9 1/4" wide. The second number is the aspect ratio. It's how tall the tire is, written as a percentage of the width. So 75 on that same tire would mean 75% of 235mm, or about 176mm of sidewall height, or almost 7" from the rim to the tread. Then of course, the last number is the wheel diameter... so 15 is 15"
You're right, a 255/70/15 is 10" wide, and will fit well on an 8" wide wheel. Make sure you're happy with that aspect ratio though, a 70 series is still pretty tall with a 7" sidewall. That's good for keeping your speedometer and fuel economy the same. Not so good for making the van look sportier, meaner, or what have you. | | | Re: Needing some input
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#740954 September 26th 2018 4:59 pm September 26th 2018 4:59 pm |
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Posts: 14,556 Van Diego California | I have BFG 9 ply on face & 3 on the side 245/75/16's on my G30 Beauville N it fills the well..... 255 may not fit. Dont trust a tire sales man they just want your money. I chose these cause my van weighs alot 8860, it will fold a tire going around corners cause of that . These tires have tread going over the face N onto the side wall, still getting tracking ,, even folded over. I AM NOT EASY ON MY VAN ... EITHER OF THEM Yes they have the right air pressure ,,,, the van just weighs alot !
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#740969 September 26th 2018 10:41 pm September 26th 2018 10:41 pm |
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Posts: 1,332 Texas, under the A/C | ... Thanks for the info and the help though man! Yeah, no problem. I'm glad you found a van you could use as a reference. It's a lot easier to make a decision when you can actually see what you'd be getting. | | |
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