tall skinny tire?

SHMO · Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2005 12:41 pm Post subject: tall skinny tire?

I know ahwile back someone was building a tire a little taller and about as narrow as a 7.00/15. I thought it was closer to a 31-32 inch tall tire. Does anyone recall the manufacturers name? I thought maybe it was Buckshot, but I cannot find anything on on the specific tire. Any input is appreciated.

SHMO

vwclass11 · Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2005 2:39 pm Post subject:

I just checked the Mickey Thompson site. They list a 30x7.50x15 tire. Looks like a 7.00x15 to me,but what do I know. Later,Mitch.
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Vanhag wrote:
On a scale from 1-10 I see a class 11.

SHMO · Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2005 3:30 pm Post subject:

Hey thanx,

I see Mickey Thompson actually makes a 31x7.50x15 also. If they only made it in a radial that I could use on the street as well......doooh!

SHMO

vwclass11 · Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2005 4:51 pm Post subject:

Shmo, I have not run inot any problems with my 7.00x15 bias ply tires on the street. I drive my car daily and handles pretty well, hiway speed is around 75, no complaints yet. Later,Mitch.
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Vanhag wrote:
On a scale from 1-10 I see a class 11.

SHMO · Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2005 5:53 pm Post subject:

I have a set of 7.00x15 (30-inch tall) bias plys that I just removed and am now using as my spares. At the moment I am running a set of radial mud terrains 235/75/15's (29-inch tall).

What I am really looking for is something in the 31+ inch range. There are several tires like this availabe for 16 inch wheels. However, I know I have seen a mud terrain somewhere that was a good inch-plus taller than a 7.00x15 and only slightly wider for use with 15 inch wheels.

SHMO

4vertical · Samba Member Joined: May 15, 2004 Posts: 42

isn't there a swamper that is a 34 x 9.50?? a bit taller than you were wanting but should work out ok. i would be running them if my 31's weren't almost like new. they were on there when i bought it though:(
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subybaja · Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2005 1:44 am Post subject:

BFG makes a 33x9.5...

Tim10 · Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2005 5:29 am Post subject:

Shmo...

I have a new set of firestones that are close...

ALSO... check into what they have available for Nissan Pathfinders... I'm always scrounging for offroaders... I've gotten some SWEET tires that are a perfect fit in the same sizing... they run 15" rims stock.

You're smarter than me on this stuff -- just a reminder --- stay away from TSL Thornbirds.

If you have a few weeks, I can check our stash of tires to find out makes/sizes... unfortunately it's 100 in MinneSnowta Right now... this makes our storage are 150 degrees.

T.

DavidLH · Samba Member Joined: January 28, 2004 Posts: 87

Tim10 What is wrong with Thornbirds?

SHMO · Posted: Fri Jul 15, 2005 8:39 pm Post subject:

I am glad you guys bumped this thread back into circulation. I had a chance to do some digging around at a tire store the other day, and here is what I came up with.

For a 15 inch tire these are the only decent options I came up with.
The thing I kept in mind was tall and skinny. Anything that got questionably wide I just passed by.

235/75/15 = 28.87 inches tall and about 9.25 inches wide.

30/9.50/15 = 29.99 inches tall and about 9.50 inches wide

700X15 = 29.4 inches tall and about 7 inches wide
(Bias ply tire. Not the greatest for on highway use)

Now here is what happens when you switch gears into the 16's.

215/85/16 = 30.5 inches tall and about 8.5 inches wide.
(This would be a great front tire size in my opinion)

235/75/16 = 29.87 inches tall and about 9.25 inches wide

7.50x16 = 31.64 inches tall and about 7.5 inches wide
(Bias ply tire. Not the greatest for on highway use)

For my car (money allowing) I am hoping to switch over to 16's and run a 215/85/16 on the front and either a 265/75/16 (31.64 tall x 10.43 wide) or a 285/75/16 (32.83 tall x 11.22 wide)

Anyone interested in some nice, slightly used Baja wheels and tires from my car? They will be going up for sale soon.

SHMO
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mattt · Samba Member Joined: January 20, 2004 Posts: 1146

Are you selling the 235/75-15 MT's? I might bite on those. Shipping might be a problem though.

SHMO · Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 11:13 am Post subject:

I am considering selling all of my current tires and wheels. The fronts are 235/75/15 and rears are 31/10.5/15. They are mounted on chrome modular wheels with good offsets for a Baja. The front tires are showing a little wear, but they still have over 3/4 of their tread left. Everything else is in practially new condition. The rear tires for some reason look like they are brand new. The wheels are still perfect, no chips dings or rust.

SHMO
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SHMO · Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 11:26 am Post subject:

I just posted some pics in my gallery if you want to check them out.

SHMO

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_search.php?search_author=SHMO
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mattt · Samba Member Joined: January 20, 2004 Posts: 1146

Thanks for posting the pics. Im going to pass on the tires.

jedrattle · Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2005 9:29 pm Post subject:

What are you going to use for 16in wheels?
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SHMO · Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2005 12:30 pm Post subject:

Well my plan is to swap out my brake rotors. Currently I have 4-wheel discs with 4-lug VW pattern. I plan to switch to a AC industustries 5-lug rotors. Then, wheels should be fairly simple.

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mattt · Samba Member Joined: January 20, 2004 Posts: 1146

Try to find the lightest wheel you can, because you're putting on some weight with the AC Ind/SoCal discs. I was amazed at what they weighed. Both sides, complete assemblies........70 lbs.

SHMO · Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2005 9:47 am Post subject:

I already have the discs installed. I am just swapping to a different bolt pattern with the rotors. I figured that extra hole in a 5-lug should help lose about a gram of weight....lol

Actually the reason I am heading this way is to save weight with a larger tire. I am installing an H20 motor. With the new motor, I should be able to pull a 33 without even breaking a sweat. So, I plan on stepping into a 16 inch tire and aluminum wheel. That should shed some pounds off the unsprung weight and give me some added beef on the ground at the same time. At least that's the plan.

SHMO
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vwclass11 · Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2005 11:35 am Post subject:

SHMO, I was checking the off-road classifieds and ran into this baja. I pretty sure this is the tire you are looking for:

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This guy is outta Tucson, but this looks like what I want to go with on my baja, Later,Mitch.
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Vanhag wrote:
On a scale from 1-10 I see a class 11.

SHMO · Posted: Sat Jul 23, 2005 1:08 pm Post subject:

What tire is that?

SHMO
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