Confused about tyre size

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Have got Toyota 6J X 15 aloys fitted with 215/80 15 tyres on my narrow body Surf, but they have seen better days and I am on the hunt for a new set. Can anyone help by telling me whats the best size tyre to fit these rims. I want to go for a decent set of A/Ts like grabbers or the like . Also noticed that front offside tyre has more wear on the inside, all the other have even wear could this be tracking out of alignment?

[Bobby Doc]

Is your Near Side tyre the same type and size as the off side?

Coz I have 4 Dulers 265/70/15 that worn very evenley in-deed, until I fitted my Dunlop 265/70/15 (Spare) the same size as the Dulers, after a puncture!
But because the tye was a taller diameter it made the Duler wear on the inside edge. After swaping them back around again they now wear evenley again.

[TonyN]

Have got Toyota 6J X 15 aloys fitted with 215/80 15 tyres on my narrow body Surf, but they have seen better days and I am on the hunt for a new set. Can anyone help by telling me whats the best size tyre to fit these rims. I want to go for a decent set of A/Ts like grabbers or the like . Also noticed that front offside tyre has more wear on the inside, all the other have even wear could this be tracking out of alignment?

Yeah, you need to get the alignment sorted somewhere reputable.

I'd get a set of 31" BFG A/T's or M/T's, they look nice on narrow body surfs.

These were 31" Kumho M/T's on 6" steel rims on my old grey truck....

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Yeah all tyres are same size, a matching set. What width 31" tyres can I fit on these rims. Aint got a clue about this sort of sizes.

[Gamedawn]

You're looking for 31 x 10.5 x 15. It's a very common size.

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Cheers for the advice guys. Now, anyone seen any good prices for the above mentioned?

[it's Jim]

I got General AT2 from my local tyre dealer on 31x10.5x15. There great for all conditions and have a very good write up about them. I paid around £70 per corner.
Jim

[andy]

Some here. http://www.toyotahilux.com/index.php?doc=11&cid=229

[spoofer28]

I just got two 33x12.50x15 from tyre power all in price £186.68?

[NiftyNev]

I'm no expert on tyre and rim sizing but maybe you should check this out. Will 10.5s be suitable for a 6"rim. I think you may need 7" rims. I also think the minimum recommended rim width for 12.5s is an 8". Something to check on as I'm not sure.

Nev

[Vagrant No2]

Yes Nev , 8" is the minimum recommended rim width for 31's , but Toyota did fit 31's on their 7" rims as standard as do alot of Surf owners . I got 8" rims with 31's and they are better suited .
To narrow a rim will affect the wear and handling of the tyre as well as being a pig to fit the tyre on the rim as the side wall has to flex in so much .

[TonyN]

I just got two 33x12.50x15 from tyre power all in price £186.68?

2 33's ? You need 4 tyres all the same size, plus 33's won't fit without modifications.

Nev, 12.5's are specced to 10" rims, 10.5 to 8" rim, etc..but there is plenty of leeway in reality. 31x10.5 on 6" rims gives you lots of sidewall bulge, I never had any trouble loose beads or getting mud down the bead with those rims when aired down, unlike 31's on 7 or 8" rims

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Now guys, confusion is back big time. Can I fit 31 x10.5 15s on my 6" rim's or arnt they wide enough> Dont want to chuck dosh away on new boots if they wont fit.

[BUSHWHACKER]

Yes they will fit. But are you sure you have 6" rims? On a '92 Surf I would have though it would have at least 7"
Can you post a pic of your wheels/truck on here so we could check?

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Aint got a pic of em mate and it's dark outside now so cant take one. But rim's are marked as Toyota and have 15X6JJ 30 stamped on them. This help?Cheers mate.