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chrisfoster1971 · Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 1:32 Post subject: Dumb ass tyre question time

What should the tyres fitted to the Deli be size wise. As I am trying to figure out how much my 31x10.5 are throwing my odometer and fuel economy Rolling Eyes

out.

Plus looking at a set of 16" L200 alloys with 265/70r16's on the same as Kenr1's and a few others as I am sick of the nearside tyre catching when on full lock.

I know it is in the manual but cannot find it right now and i have till 21st to decide whether to bother with these wheels.....but I will want to put front mud flaps back on once I can locate some.

Thanks in advance.
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THE KICK INSIDE · Joined: 31 Jul 2005 Posts: 1592 Location: Staffordshire

256/70 r16's ,... i would have expected them to catch without mods....i have 225/75 r/16's on and they are CLOOOOSE
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Jackdaw · Joined: 20 May 2005 Posts: 587 Location: Malmesbury, Wilts

The standard replacement size are 235/75x15 .I think they are the same size as 30x9.5.

The tyres they come from Japan with are few and far between. 225/80/15 or was it 225/70/15 :? :?

I'm running 235's on rims with an extra 35mm offset and they are as close as I would want to go.
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rascal808 · Joined: 10 Oct 2006 Posts: 150 Location: Scotland

Hiya bud :D

As far as I know, the standard size on the usual rims are 225/80 R15.
This was the size of tyres on ours and they had been on since the shores of Nippon I believe. I have replaced them with the same size, not the easiest to source but not too much hassle either. Especially with all the kind folks here! :D

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ricky · Joined: 17 Feb 2006 Posts: 98 Location: york

I've just put some l200 wheels on mine with 265/170/16 tyres I took about 20 minutes to mod the front arches. I took the mud flaps off trimmed the plastic with my mate stanley. I then hammered down a bit of the rear seams and cuts a bit of the lower rear out, and trimmed the front corners a bit. I did run it for a week without the mods but flaps removed just to see where it was catching. It only seemed to be an issue full lock over bumps or round roundabouts.
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chrisfoster1971 · Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 19:05 Post subject:

Oh S**t I hope I get out bid now ! don't want to mod anything at all. ANyone want some L200 alloys currently £67 for 4 including tyres ?
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ACE DELI · Posted: Sun Jan 20, 2008 23:42 Post subject:

Hi

I run 235/75 X 15 Bridgestone Duellers H/T on standard Paj/Deli wheels with 32mm spacers all round and wheel arches. The only fouling I have is on full lock in reverse on the O/S/F wheel which I think is down to the mud flap being loose (it's too cold/wet/something else to do -delete as applicable-to look properly)

Cheers

David
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Lewis · Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 12:35 Post subject:

Sorry I wasn't on last night or I could have directed you to this table that I put up previously on a post :?

However its given me time to do another for you, tailored to your specific wheel sizes stated.

Where the Tyre Diameter difference is in red you have a problem, the % difference should be no greater than 3%.

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chrisfoster1971 · Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 14:37 Post subject:

Lewis I don't know where we would be without your non stop knowledge. You are officially the Delica Bible :o

Well the alloys on ebay are still for £67 which i must admit was a bit more than I really want to pay out for something that may not fit without some major work. But I think I will have to find a set of tyres that will fit accordingly. As you've already stated I am already 5%+ out with my current tyres/alloy combo so would really like to get back to the normal but using a smaller profile to reduce the roll a little.

Looks like some investigation on that website again for some potential contenders.

Thanks again.
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Rusty · Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 14:44 Post subject:

Or you could go to: http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp?action=submit and do the calculations yourself Wink

The link has been in the 'Useful link' section for quite a while http://www.MDOCUK.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=274
Very worthwhile place to visit Wink

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chrisfoster1971 · Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 14:47 Post subject:

Thanks Rusty. I am on it as I type now.. I thought I'd seen a link somewhere but could I hell as like find it. Thanks
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Lewis · Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 14:47 Post subject:

Based on the possibility you make have to keep the 16" wheels I have just checked that out and come up with:-

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chrisfoster1971 · Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 19:09 Post subject:

Well it looks like 235/70r16 is going to be the best match to the 235/75r15's now all i need to do is find someone that stocks them..... Some part worn tyres coming up soon guys. 265/70r16 bridgestone duelers
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chrisfoster1971 · Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 22:34 Post subject:

Ended up being outbid anyhow ! now to find some of the proper size tyres for myy original alloys!
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