9.00x16 equivalents
Posted: Wed Apr 24, 2013 5:47 pm
We all know that 9.00's are to all intents and purposes thin on the ground, and not always the easiest or cheapest things to find, so here's a list of metric fitments which are somewhat more available, and any mods needed to fit.
255/85 R16 - These will fit the standard 6.5 inch rim, slightly wider than a 9.00x16, but about the same height as a Bargrip at 33" tall.
255/100 R16 - The Michelin 'metric' 9.00x16, these will fit standard 6.5 inch rims, rather expensive and difficult to get hold of cheaply though, approx 36" tall.
285/75 R16 - Somewhat wider than 9.00x16's, (approx 11") but similar diameter. They have been fitted to 6.5" rims, but are ideally slightly pinched. An 8" rim would be more of an ideal.
315/75 R16 - The size offered by Craddocks with their 8" wide wheel package for 101's, obviously requiring wider rims to suit. Approx 34" tall.
33x12.50R15 - Wide rubber which doesn't look too out of place on an FC, obviously requires wider 15" rims to suit. Some care is required when buying as they vary in diameter depending on brand and tread pattern between 31" and 33".
There's probably more, but there's a few to start, all of which are fairly readily available at less than £150 each.
[Update]Whilst michelin 255/100R16 are either hard to get hold of, or exorbitantly expensive another option has become available.
Small scale import of 'Yellowsea' 255/100R16 from China means that they are available at approximately £190 each (plus shipping) from a private seller.
The tyres are brand new 'copies' of the Michelin XZL pattern.
I say 'copies' but it has become apparent that Michelin do have a business interest in Yellowsea.
Initial reports from those who've used them is that they're actually pretty good tyres.
If anyone's interested PM and I'll put you in touch with the seller.
[Update]
255/85 R16 - These will fit the standard 6.5 inch rim, slightly wider than a 9.00x16, but about the same height as a Bargrip at 33" tall.
255/100 R16 - The Michelin 'metric' 9.00x16, these will fit standard 6.5 inch rims, rather expensive and difficult to get hold of cheaply though, approx 36" tall.
285/75 R16 - Somewhat wider than 9.00x16's, (approx 11") but similar diameter. They have been fitted to 6.5" rims, but are ideally slightly pinched. An 8" rim would be more of an ideal.
315/75 R16 - The size offered by Craddocks with their 8" wide wheel package for 101's, obviously requiring wider rims to suit. Approx 34" tall.
33x12.50R15 - Wide rubber which doesn't look too out of place on an FC, obviously requires wider 15" rims to suit. Some care is required when buying as they vary in diameter depending on brand and tread pattern between 31" and 33".
There's probably more, but there's a few to start, all of which are fairly readily available at less than £150 each.
[Update]Whilst michelin 255/100R16 are either hard to get hold of, or exorbitantly expensive another option has become available.
Small scale import of 'Yellowsea' 255/100R16 from China means that they are available at approximately £190 each (plus shipping) from a private seller.
The tyres are brand new 'copies' of the Michelin XZL pattern.
I say 'copies' but it has become apparent that Michelin do have a business interest in Yellowsea.
Initial reports from those who've used them is that they're actually pretty good tyres.
If anyone's interested PM and I'll put you in touch with the seller.
[Update]
, not being able to afford 900’s is much more complicated! 
. .. And on any sharp bend they made a noise like an extra from the dukes of Hazard 
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it's like rock crawl mode...