265 / 275 or 285 width tyres ??

[crotchrocket]

Oh These are my wheels ready for a re-firb







and i love these !!

[tom4bren]

The mass consensus of this august assembly is that you DON'T want my input on wheel/tire selection

I think that the majority would guide you to an 18" rim & stuff as much rubber on it as will fit nicely in the fender wells - but don't let it stick out too far.

[LittleBeast]

The mass consensus of this august assembly is that you DON'T want my input on wheel/tire selection

I think that the majority would guide you to an 18" rim & stuff as much rubber on it as will fit nicely in the fender wells - but don't let it stick out too far.

hahaha, yeah um to see how a negative offset looks on the VX look at tom4bren's gallery. My guess would be that Tom's offset is like -20 or so, no one really knows. Usually I like VX's stance the best with an offset around +15 +10mm offset, but that is just my personal opinion and should be taken just as such. I would definitely not go any smaller than the 285 width though no matter what you do, that would just look weird if you went any more narrow with that much tire sticking out.

[Riff Raff]

CROTCHROCKET--- You didn't mention how tall O.D. of tire you wanted, nor if you wanted A/T or M/T. However, by the Photo's you included I would assume you are more interested in an aggressive M/T tire.

In addition, your replacement wheels of 16x9 are a bit wide having a width of 9", which is at the width spectrum end of a 285 series tire. You can easily go with a wider tire in the 295, 305, 315 series that also fit perfectly on a 9" wide rim.

Since the OEM tires on the VX only weighed 34 lbs, I also wanted to focus on the most "lightweight" versions of LT-series M/T tires in an effort to minimize the negative effects of unsprung weight on the VX launch, MPG, and braking distance. The specific tire brands/models were listed due to either their unique tire size or extreme lightweight. As you didn't mention desired O.D. height, I've listed the below tire sizes in O.D. groupings, in an effort to help you pinpoint your search:


32" O.D. TIRE:

A. LT285/70R16 (32" O.D./61 lbs) - TOYO "Open Country" M/T (size in M/T only).


33" O.D. TIRE:

B. LT285/75R16 (33" O.D./52 lbs) - Yokohama "Geolander M/T" (OWL).
C. LT305/70R16 (33" O.D./57 lbs) - Yokohama "Geolander M/T".


33.5" O.D. TIRE:

D. LT295/75R16 (33.5" O.D./57 lbs) - TOYO "Open Country" A/T (size in A/T only).


35" O.D. TIRE:

E. LT315/75R16 (35" O.D./65 lbs) -Yokohama "Geolander M/T".


Conclusion--- What's my recommendation??? I would pick either "B", "C", or "E" above. The Yokohama Geolander M/T is a very aggressive looking "directional tread" tire and is also extremely lightweight for an M/T.

If you want OWL, then go with choice "B" which is also specific LEFT-SIDE and RIGHT-SIDE due to being both directional tread and outlined white letters (not interchangable side-to-side).

If you want standard Blackwall, then go with choice "C", as this is a wide 305 series tire that fits perfectly on the 9" wide rim and will give the VX a very mean-n-stout looking appearance while still being extremely lightweight at only 57 lbs each for a wide M/T.

If you want a tall-n-wide 35" O.D. tire, then go with choice "E". Yes; it is heavy at 65 lbs, but it is extremely lightweight when compared to any other 35" O.D. M/T tire on the market!!!

If you don't like any of the example tires I've suggested, then try to search for LT-series tires in either C or D "Load Range". Stay clear of all LT-series tires in E - Load Range, as E's are extremely heavy and well beyond practical tire weights for the small, sporty & agile VX. Riff Raff

[pbkid]

just a note on the yoko geolandar....

when i bought my wrangler MTR's i talked to the guys at BIG O about the geolandar because i LOVE the way they look...but they told me that they are having a ton of people trying to return them or sell them.
they claim they have bad tire wear issues, (they wear unevenly). so, just a heads up, do your research

[crotchrocket]

CROTCHROCKET--- You didn't mention how tall O.D. of tire you wanted, nor if you wanted A/T or M/T. However, by the Photo's you included I would assume you are more interested in an aggressive M/T tire.

In addition, your replacement wheels of 16x9 are a bit wide having a width of 9", which is at the width spectrum end of a 285 series tire. You can easily go with a wider tire in the 295, 305, 315 series that also fit perfectly on a 9" wide rim.

Since the OEM tires on the VX only weighed 34 lbs, I also wanted to focus on the most "lightweight" versions of LT-series M/T tires in an effort to minimize the negative effects of unsprung weight on the VX launch, MPG, and braking distance. The specific tire brands/models were listed due to either their unique tire size or extreme lightweight. As you didn't mention desired O.D. height, I've listed the below tire sizes in O.D. groupings, in an effort to help you pinpoint your search:


32" O.D. TIRE:

A. LT285/70R16 (32" O.D./61 lbs) - TOYO "Open Country" M/T (size in M/T only).


33" O.D. TIRE:

B. LT285/75R16 (33" O.D./52 lbs) - Yokohama "Geolander M/T" (OWL).
C. LT305/70R16 (33" O.D./57 lbs) - Yokohama "Geolander M/T".


33.5" O.D. TIRE:

D. LT295/75R16 (33.5" O.D./57 lbs) - TOYO "Open Country" A/T (size in A/T only).


35" O.D. TIRE:

E. LT315/75R16 (35" O.D./65 lbs) -Yokohama "Geolander M/T".


Conclusion--- What's my recommendation??? I would pick either "B", "C", or "E" above. The Yokohama Geolander M/T is a very aggressive looking "directional tread" tire and is also extremely lightweight for an M/T.

If you want OWL, then go with choice "B" which is also specific LEFT-SIDE and RIGHT-SIDE due to being both directional tread and outlined white letters (not interchangable side-to-side).

If you want standard Blackwall, then go with choice "C", as this is a wide 305 series tire that fits perfectly on the 9" wide rim and will give the VX a very mean-n-stout looking appearance while still being extremely lightweight at only 57 lbs each for a wide M/T.

If you want a tall-n-wide 35" O.D. tire, then go with choice "E". Yes; it is heavy at 65 lbs, but it is extremely lightweight when compared to any other 35" O.D. M/T tire on the market!!!

If you don't like any of the example tires I've suggested, then try to search for LT-series tires in either C or D "Load Range". Stay clear of all LT-series tires in E - Load Range, as E's are extremely heavy and well beyond practical tire weights for the small, sporty & agile VX. Riff Raff

Thank you for putting so much work into your answer!!!!!!

I am wanting around 32" diameter so that the ground clearance is better but the tyres aren't going to rub so much! Especially with just 2" lift. I'm guessing with a 2" lift i will struggle with 285 75 16 tyres?

If i use the standard 7" x 16" rims can i even use 285 tyres?
If i can use the 9" wide rims can i fit anything smaller than 285 tyres?

I love the idea of the 305 tyres!! But just not sure they will fit? Anyone know? Basicaly what im getting at is i want the biggest tyres i can fit on a 2" lifted VX with 7" or 9" rims

[Riff Raff]

CROTCHROCKET--- I just did a "world-wide" search for ANY tire made in 285/70R16 (32" O.D.). Currently, there are only two(2) tires manufactured in the world in this rare specific size; one is an M/T, and the other is a "street tire", they are:

285/70R16 (32" O.D./61 lbs) - TOYO "Open Country" M/T
285/70R16 (32" O.D./57 lbs) - Yokohama AVS S/T

The TOYO "Open Country" M/T is item "A" in my previous tire review write-up. It is the only "MUD" Tire made in the world in this specific size and seems to be your only choice for a 285 series, 32" O.D. M/T tire. The Yokohama AVS S/T (S/T = Street Tire) is rated M+S, but is primarily intended for on-road use only.

Regarding wheels--- I realize you recently purchased your aftermarket 16x9 (used) wheels on eBay, as I remember your postings related to them here on this forum, but you should NOT use them on your VX if at all possible. Conversly, I highly recommend the specific use of your factory OEM Stock 16x7 wheels because they have the OEM correct offset and backspacing you will want to maintain in order to keep the front tires neatly tucked within the severely cramped front wheelwells with minimal and/or no rubbing issues.

A 285 series tire is at the very narrow spectrum width to be able to fit on your 9" wide rim. That's why wider 295, 305, 315 series widths were listed, as they are also capable of fitting on a 9" wide rim. Yes, you are absolutely correct in your thinking that a 295 series or wider tire may/will cause extreme rubbing issues within the very cramped front wheelwells of the VX. It is pretty much a given that a 295 series tire or wider will require extensive modification in order for them to fit on the front of the VX.

The recommended rim width range of a 285 series tire is 7"--9", with the "ideal" rim being an 8" wide wheel. The 285 series tire is the widest tire you should mount on a 7" rim, and the narrowest tire you should mount on a 9" rim.

Bottom Line--- The TOYO "Open Country" M/T in LT285/70R16 (32" O.D./61 lbs) is a very meaty and aggressive true "MUD" tire and still has great on-road characteristics, where you don't feel like you're riding in a tank when on normal streets. This tire mounted on your factory OEM Stock 16x7 rims will provide you the maximum traction off-road with relative comfort on-road, and will cause minimal rubbing and clearance issues while having the 32" O.D. you desire.

Check 'em out at the TOYO Tire website. Get 'em & mount 'em on your OEM 16x7 rims and never look back!!! Riff Raff

[crotchrocket]

im struggling to find that size tyre here to be honest! There is no Yokohoma Geolander here

Check out this site... if you hold your mouse over the 16" option you can see alot of what i can get. There are loads of 265 tyres.

theres the Kumho tyre?
http://www.4x4tyres.com/index.php?sh...profile=285/75

i like the look of the bronco grizzly claw but it only comes in 265 or 305 sizes. Theres also some mean looking re-molds!!