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Super Skinny 32s

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Jrobz23, Apr 12, 2020.

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  1. Apr 12, 2020
    Jrobz23

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    Anyone find any decent 32” tires for like a 16x6 Willys rim? Like a 32x7 tire?

    I find all sorts of 29-30” tires, but nothing really taller than that without getting quite a bit wider.
     
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    FinoCJ

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    You probably already know this... 235/85/16 work pretty well for tall skinny. Its like a 32x9 and can be run on a 16x6 - not quite as skinny as you are looking for. In bias ply, 7.50x16 is about the same 32x8.5 or so.
     
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    Glenn

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    As mentioned, 235/85/16 is a good size for those rims. 7.50 x 16 is generally a comparable size. Keep in mind numbers listed are nominal size and not exact. Also a tall, really skinny tire would have to be built so strong it would probably ride extremely rough.
     
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    jeep2003

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    super swamper tsl 34x9-16 are awesome looking
     
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    garage gnome

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    I run 32x9 r16 TSL's on my my jeep.
     
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    sterlclan

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    235/85/16 on skinny steeleies works out to a 32x8.5 or so. I am running fierce attitude tires on old rims with no tubes, no bead bump. Have aired down to ten psi with no bead failure.[​IMG]
     
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    colojeepguy

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    I run 235/85 on my F250 (stock size).
    Real world, they're 31" tall. Of course, tires are like shoes and every brand is a little bit different.
     
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    colojeepguy

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    BTW, if you know where I can get a set I really need them for my son's truck....
     
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    oldtime

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    I got a set of the 7.50 x 16 BFG KM3’s.
    Would load pics but my service is super slow right now.
     
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    Jrobz23

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    Finding originals in decent shape is very hard up here. KW has some decent 16” rims.
     
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    ITLKSEZ

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    oldtime

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    [​IMG]

    These are the best tires near 32” that I have found in the US.
    Of course tire width is all about the aspect ratio.
    The skinniest tires (old numerical designated tires) typically have a 100% aspect ratio.

    The 7.50 x 16” Super Traxion by STA has a bias construction with 8 ply rating and available as tube or tubeless.
    The 7.50 x16” KM3 by BFG has radial construction with 10 ply rating.
    The somewhat wider 235-85R16 Mud Scorpion by Pirelli has radial construction is the only tire I’ve found in this size with a 6 ply rating.
     
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    Mike C

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    Check out Interco's Blem List. I put 235 85 16 Irok ND's on my dually for $115 apiece. VERY happy with the tire and the price.

    The Blem List | Interco Tire
     
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    1967 CJ5A

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    Pictures?

    Did they balance okay? How much extra did shipping run you? That does look like quite a deal.
     
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    Jrobz23

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    Excellent replies everyone! Thank you.

    I think the heart is leaning STs but brain is leaning KM3s
     
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    ITLKSEZ

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    Buckshots on a flatty...

    [​IMG]
     
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