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Post by jfelano on Apr 26, 2013 17:11:28 GMT -5
I have a 99 montero sport xls 3.0. It has standard aluminum wheels that call for 265/70/15.
I want to know if I can use 235/75/15. They are $50 cheaper each and I am disabled and on a fixed income.
Thanks
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Post by bdmontero on Apr 26, 2013 20:13:09 GMT -5
I would run 235/75/15 on it any day
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Post by 91clipseDOHC on Apr 26, 2013 22:49:25 GMT -5
That tire has .7" less diameter and is 1.2" narrower. So keep in mind that when your Speedometer says 65 you are really only going to be doing 63.5. The factory wheels are 16x7. The recommended rim width for 235/75/16 is 6-8" so you are good to go there.  |
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Post by jfelano on Apr 27, 2013 10:55:35 GMT -5
It does not have 16" wheels, it has 15" wheels from the factory.  I would like at least 1 other person to confirm I can use 235/75/15 before I buy them, cause I won't be able to return them. Thank you |
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Post by bdmontero on Apr 27, 2013 13:21:54 GMT -5
I ran 235/75/15's on mine for about 2 years. Loved them.
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Post by 91clipseDOHC on Apr 27, 2013 14:16:04 GMT -5
Oh I'm so sorry, I assumed 16 since that's what my Montero's stock wheels are.
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Post by jfelano on Apr 27, 2013 14:27:53 GMT -5
Thanks guys, appreciate the help.
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Post by MitsuMontySp99 on May 16, 2013 11:15:30 GMT -5
BTW, what noticeable differences did it make on the handling, braking, fuel efficiency and overall driving feel?
I'm due for a tire change and I'm thinking of also switching to 235-75-15.
Thanks a lot!
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Post by ES_97Sport on May 16, 2013 14:18:08 GMT -5
BTW, what noticeable differences did it make on the handling, braking, fuel efficiency and overall driving feel? I'm due for a tire change and I'm thinking of also switching to 235-75-15. Thanks a lot! Sport speedometers are already 'mis-calibrated' from the factory. On my '97s and '03 I had to go one tire side larger to get the speedo to actually read correctly. So, the speedometer will be off by more than 91clipsedohc stated. Virtually none. None to a microscopic improvement. Decreasing the overall diameter decreases the leverage thereby improving braking. Marginally worse or marginally better. Decreasing the diameter effectively lowers (increases numerically) your overall gear ratio. So, the effect is the same as sticking with the stock tires and putting in deeper axle gears. It MAY slightly improve mileage in town, but will lower your mileage on the highway. If you do lots and lots of highway, worse; if you do lots and lots of in town, better. Edward www.4x4extremesports.com |
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Post by MitsuMontySp99 on May 22, 2013 10:20:30 GMT -5
Thank you very much for the info!
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Post by jfelano on Jun 5, 2013 8:12:58 GMT -5
Oh I'm so sorry, I assumed 16 since that's what my Montero's stock wheels are. All you had to do is read my post! |
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Post by jfelano on Jun 5, 2013 8:14:06 GMT -5
So I got the tires delivered to my local Goodyear. Under $380 for 4 tires installed and balanced. What a deal. Saved $200 by going to a smaller tire. It rides so much better, didn't have any issues with the ABS light, as they told me I might. Thanks guys.
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