I have 235/85r16s, 16 x7 rims neg 13 solids, on my 1988 troopy.
They are meant to be the most versatile size and close to the the factory split rims.
Skinny tyres don't look as sexy. But for less stress on steering rack (often argued the lc rack can handle wider tyres due to being hd..) when doing hard turns when turning around on fire tracks, greater ability to deflate in sand, less surface contact in mud and a minute amount of better fuel economy. There is good reason why toyota engineers released lc's with skinnies from the factory. It is the most practical size.
There is even some tribute pages on the net for 235/85r16 as the best tyre size, solely.
Unfortunately it is not a common size for manufacturers, 265/75 being much more available., as they are a little cheaper to manufacture. Fashion and cost overides the practical for manufacturers.
They are so close to the factory size, can hardly tell the difference. So no rubbing. Neglible change to odo.
I put dobinsons heavy duty springs which gives more clearance tyre from body (50-65mm lift is how it fell once installed, not aiming at lift) as I often carry bricks and sand to remote. 500kg constant in the rear and I think it was 150kg extra in front. In hindsight I wouldn't use the hd in front as I don't really need a heavy winch and it changes the geomtry a little with the front propellor shaft, which I am not over joyed about.
Can put fat tyres on any hair dressers car and it looks good and sexy. But our world is full of bs, middle class vanity and mirror gazing gym muscles which look good but know not a day of practical use.
The fashion is the biggest tyre you can fit at present, much to the dismay of tyre fitters and mechanics. 18 and 20 inch gets big and heavy all day, kind of unnecessary, more rubber, more waste of money.
Like my kids wearing high heal sneakers. I don't care if the 4wd besides me is taller at the lights, I know my troop is one of the most faireddinkum capable, and does it frequently.
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