Will metric tyres fit my 15" rims?

[corsetts]

And if so, anyone have any idea what the 30X9.5 eqivalent would be?

Cheers

Chris

[MudSurfer]

Try 265/70/15s

[yoshie]

255x75x15 = 30x10x15
255x70x15 = 29x10x15
265x70x15 = 30x10.5x15

but a 265x75 will also fit a standard Surf as its a 31x10.5x15

[sv1000spilot]

Try this link

http://www.1010tires.com/tiresizecalculator.asp

[nero279]

or http://www.dakota-truck.net/TIRECALC/tirecalc.html

[JUDWAK]

And if so, anyone have any idea what the 30X9.5 eqivalent would be?

Cheers

Chris

these are close to you dude
http://www.rlgtyres.co.uk/

the insa turbo tyre are cheap mud tyres i payed 52 quid each tyre

[corsetts]

Thanks guys, much appreciated

Ok, so there's no direct replacement for my tyres in a metric size as it would be a 241X79R15.

Does that mean that if I were unlucky enough to get 2 punctures, I'm not going to be able to source a tyre at the usual places (ATS Kwik-fit, RAC) and would be off the road untill one arrives from the internet?

Should I be on the lookout for some metric rims? or am I worrying about nothing?

Cheers

Chris

[yoshie]

You lost me mate. Whats a metric rim?

[nero279]

you're worrying about nothing mate, most tyre places will get you a 30x9.50 same day, just might not actually carry it in stock

[corsetts]

You lost me mate. Whats a metric rim?

As far as I understand it, its a rim that will carry a metric size tyre eg 265/70R15 rather than the imperial sizes the surf runs on ie 31X10X15.

you're worrying about nothing mate, most tyre places will get you a 30x9.50 same day, just might not actually carry it in stock

Ok, I'll relax then

I just got worried after spending an hour on the phone being unable to get hold of a part-worn and then trying the local place for a new tyre and being told it was something he couldn't get hold of.

Cheers

Chris

[sv1000spilot]

The most important bit is the rim diameter 15"

The rest is to do with tread width & sidewall height. All gets a bit confusing.

[yoshie]

As far as I understand it, its a rim that will carry a metric size tyre eg 265/70R15 rather than the imperial sizes the surf runs on ie 31X10X15.




Chris

Both are 15" rims as said above don't worry about it both will fit your rims

[corsetts]

Ah, Ok, I'm finally getting it

So in actual fact when the existing tyres start to wear, I could replace them with metric tyres, just so long as its an axle set without engaging 4wheel drive or just replace the whole lot if going 4X4.

So theres not even such a thing as metric rims.

Ah well, live & learn.

Cheers

Chris