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Old 01-10-2011, 08:16 PM   #1
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question about tire sizes

not sure if this is a dumb question or not but would lets say a 33x11.5-15 tire be the same overall size (diameter) as say a 33x11.5-16, or 17, .......
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Old 01-10-2011, 08:44 PM   #2
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Re: question about tire sizes

The short answer is Yes...

The longer answer is Kinda...

The nominal size is the same.. approx 33" tall. However each manufacturer provides the actual diameter of each tire size and they will vary a bit.

Hope this helps.
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Old 01-13-2011, 02:11 PM   #3
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Re: question about tire sizes

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The short answer is Yes...

The longer answer is Kinda...

The nominal size is the same.. approx 33" tall. However each manufacturer provides the actual diameter of each tire size and they will vary a bit.

Hope this helps.
Yeah they can be anywhere from like 32" to 33.5" give or take, but close. Plus the width of the rim can change it too, an overly wide rim will pull the sidewall down making the tire a bit shorter too. Takes quite a bit though.
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Old 01-11-2011, 08:52 PM   #4
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Re: question about tire sizes

Im putting 17 inch tires on my 66 chevy c10 Im also dropping it (a static drop)
I thought a 245x45x17 may not be tall enough. can someone help me out Thanks
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Old 01-13-2011, 02:13 PM   #5
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not sure if this is a dumb question or not but would lets say a 33x11.5-15 tire be the same overall size (diameter) as say a 33x11.5-16, or 17, .......
Did you change your mind about rim size? I think a 17 would look good since you like bigger rims.
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Old 01-13-2011, 02:28 PM   #6
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Re: question about tire sizes

Kinda sorta those 20" tires are Linda pricey
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