Are 285 70 17 tires the same as 33?

Can I put 285 tires on 7 inch rims?

Yep.. 285/70/17 is fine on TRD wheels.

What’s the difference between 33s and 35s?

33” tires are a bit more comfortable, while 35 inch tires offer better control. So, to summarize, if you plan on driving in rough terrain with many hills and valleys, go with 33 inch tires. If you plan on driving on flat ground or mostly on dirt roads, go with 35 inch tires.

What does 70R17 mean on a tire?

An arrow points to the numbers 265/70R17 115T on the inner part of the tire sidewall. 265 is the width, 70 is the aspect ratio, R stands for radial, 17 is the wheel diameter and 115T is the load index and speed symbol.

What does 33×12 50R17 mean?

Let’s take this 33×12.50R17 Grabber AT2 for example: 33 is the tire height, or diameter (inches) 12.50 is the section width (inches) R represents the carcass construction (radial) 17 is the wheel diameter (inches)

What do last 3 digits of tire size mean?

The final figure in a tire size sequence is the speed rating, which is indicated by a letter: P225/70R16 91S. Just as your load index number corresponds to a specific load, your speed rating letter corresponds to a particular speed capability based on a standardized laboratory test.

What does lt285 mean?

The “285” on our LT tire stands for section width or tread width, which, simply put, is the distance from sidewall to sidewall, measured in millimeters. So our LT tire section width of 285 millimeters, which equates to a width of tread of 11.22 inches.

What size are 32 inch tires?

How much taller is a 285 tire than a 245?

A tire that is 285 is about 4.5 inches taller than 245.

What size rim do I need for a 285 tire?

For sports cars, the general rule of thumb is to match the wheel width to the tread width in inches. For example a tire size 285/35-19 has a tread width of 9.9″. The ideal wheel width would be 10.0″ for that tire.

Is bigger rim size better?

By choosing larger wheels, you can improve the stability of your car and reduce braking distances because of the increased surface area. During dry weather, experts prefer driving on larger wheels. They’re much more responsive mid-corner and give an overall better feeling on the road.

Can I put wider tires on my stock rims?

As a general rule of thumb, it’s safe to fit a tire up to 20 millimeters wider than stock on the original rim. The actual width of the tire will vary depending on the width of the rim: The tire will expand 5 millimeters for every half inch (12.5 millimeters) increase in rim width.

How much difference in tire size is acceptable?

Tire Speed Difference (Mph)

As a general rule, you want replacement tires that are within 3 percent of the diameter (height) measurement of your existing tires’ diameter — assuming your current tires are what your owner’s manual recommends.

Do bigger tires give a smoother ride?

As a general rule, bigger wheels result in a rougher ride. Switching to a smaller wheel and a thicker tire can give you a smoother ride without any major modifications to your car. However, if you go too crazy and change your wheel size too much, it can cause some problems.

Do bigger tires wear out faster?

Fast-Wearing Tires

This forces tires to scrape against the surface which wears them out faster. Rotating them more often will help delay the wear and tear. However, keep in mind that big tires generally have shorter life spans than smaller tires.