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REAL tire sizes

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by jb12031, Mar 13, 2011.

  1. Mar 13, 2011 at 8:54 AM
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    jb12031

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    Hi,
    anybody have access to actual tire size charts ? I've used all the "tire calculators".....but they all seem to go off some master data base, and the bottom line in my experience is that the actual size given is a good inch to inch and a half big (i.e, 33's are actually 32", but the specs say 33, etc....). Hard to gauge what you can run when you can't even rely on your tape measure !

    I have LT255-70-16's, which are supposed to be just over 30", but are just under 29" in reality.
     
  2. Mar 13, 2011 at 9:45 AM
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    David K

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    My 32" tires are just over 31 1/2" if I take a tape to them... I think that is normal to round up or to closest whole number...

    Mine are 265/75-16"
     
  3. Mar 13, 2011 at 9:47 AM
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    chris4x4

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    Correct. Tire manufactures round up. A 32.5" tire is clasified as a 33" tire. Same with a 33.2" tire. A 33.4" tire is considered a 34", etc.
     
  4. Mar 13, 2011 at 9:53 AM
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    Jones

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    Do you have a brand in mind? Most of the tire manufacturers have pdf files of the tires that list the overall diameter on their websites.
     

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  5. Mar 13, 2011 at 10:08 AM
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    BryWi

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    Tire Rack has great comparison charts for tires with reviews and specs...
     

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