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Old 23rd April 2008, 12:40   #14 (permalink)
vinod_nookala
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I got 225's for my Jeep and wouldn't recommend anything wider than that. In fact, this size itself may be a little overkill for the kind of power (or lack of) that the diesels make.


My MM540 has 265/70 R16 on standard jeep rim. I have done close to 90 kmph on it, cornered well and had good ride quality too. Also did Keelambakkam quary route on these which is very unforgiving terrain. These were good on sand during my beach off roading

However i wouldnt recommend it to go for such large tyre. The following are the reasons-

1. Steering is very tight on city roads
2. During exterme articulation the tyres are rubbing inside the wheel wells

Infact iam planning to either go for 7.50 x16 MRF sand grips or use 7.00X16 standard tyre. May think of a radial with A/t pattern not exceeding 235 size.
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