Hence the difference between a nominal 'low profile' tire and a 'standard'
tire. I believe the non-low profile tires--the ones with only 2 numbers--are
considered to be 80 or 85 (sidewall height as percentage of tire cross-section
at max width).
Bob
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Bob,
Sounds like you solved your problem; The 185/70/15 Vredestein is actually
smaller in diameter than my 165/15. The 187/70/15 is 25.24 inches overall
diameter and my Firestone F560 is 25.43 inches, however your rim is much wider
than mine.
Thanks,
John
On Fri, Nov 7, 2014 at 3:21 PM, Bob Spidell < bspidell@comcast.net > wrote:
My 6in. Dayton rim with 185/70-15 tire spare fits in the boot of my BJ8, but
just barely. I had to remove the wood block that anchors the wheel on the rear
bulkhead and, of course, I can't strap it down but the boot lid just clears and
the wheel never moves even in spirited driving (esp. with all the spare parts,
tools, oil, etc. I cram in there).
Not concours, to be sure, but neither are my tire and wheel selection, and the
car is taken on very long distance trips where having a spare tire is essential
(I carry plugs and an inflater as extra insurance).
Bob
John A Bahe Sr.
Cell: (502) 599-2696
johnbahesr@gmail.com
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