I currently have 225/70/15 tyres on my Cherokee XJ at the moment, but they all need changing, so I was thinking of going up to 225/75/15 to gain the extra 11mm for a few reasons:
It should reduce the gearing and engine RPM at cruising speeds, potentially meaning a saving in fuel.
They fill the arches more, which looks better.
The cost difference is hardly noticeable.
I realise the speedo may read slighly under the actual speed, however as I know a tolerance is built in for the speedos to over-read, it should be fine.
Apart from that, is there any reason I should stay with the 225/70s? (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)
Hell'uva side wall!
Nothing to add really. I'm about to change my wheels as I'm sick of the 215/65 side wall movement I get.
Quoting: Andy
Hell'uva side wall!
Yah, XJs like their doughnut tyres (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/tongue.gif)
Quoting: Andy
I'm about to change my wheels
Where do you think you will get them from? (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)
Quoting: Cunning Plan
Apart from that, is there any reason I should stay with the 225/70s?
No, there isn't.
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Great! I'll start gathering quotes (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/ebayanim.gif)
Just ordered mine from Black Circles. As I have a garage over the way that'll fit them for £10 a wheel, balanced etc, I ring them up and ask for their best price for just delivered.
4 x Kuhmos 245 / 50 R16 = £325 with next day delivery.
Shall hopefully get them fitted for Saturdays trip to the Pod! (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/up.gif)
Quoting: Andy
fit them for £10 a wheel
That's not bad. The cheapest I can find is £10 + £2.50 for disposal, each tyre. meaning another £10 on-top (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/chiny.gif)
I got my last ones for £9, fitted, balanced, valves and disposal, each.
Disposal at your local recycling centre should be free for domestic users.
Quoting: Roadkill
Disposal at your local recycling centre should be free for domestic users.
It is? (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/huh.gif)
I'll look into this if it saves £10! (http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/clap3.gif)
We're allowed 5 tyres a year at my local tip!
Quoting: Cunning Plan
I'll look into this if it saves £10!
Quoting: Andy
We're allowed 5 tyres a year at my local tip!
ive got 4 tryes to change so will venture to the tip with them one at a time...(http://mkb-cc.yanksrule.co.uk//Forum/smileys/up.gif)