I have a 2005 313 4x4 LWB which has 225/70 R15 tyres. As part of the conversion to a camper van and I would like to change the tyres. I have bought some 16" alloy wheels. They have a load rating of 1400kg (3090 lb) so will be fine on a Sprinter.
In terms of tyres I would like to fit some BF Goodrich AT's. On their website they had 225/70 R16's listed with a load rating of 115 which is 1215kg (2680lb) and higher than the 112's fitted as standard. Unfortunately this is an error on the BFG site and the load rating of this tyre is 102 which is too low.
They do have 225/75 R16's with a load rating of 112, the same as the standard fit.
These tyres have a diameter that is 7% greater than the standard fit. This equates to 48mm (2") extra in diameter.
I have two questions:
Will they foul the bodywork?
Will it make the gearing too high?
I'm not keen on buying tyres to find out they are too big so if anyone can provide any advice I'd be very grateful.
Regards and thank you in advance.
Guy
In terms of tyres I would like to fit some BF Goodrich AT's. On their website they had 225/70 R16's listed with a load rating of 115 which is 1215kg (2680lb) and higher than the 112's fitted as standard. Unfortunately this is an error on the BFG site and the load rating of this tyre is 102 which is too low.
They do have 225/75 R16's with a load rating of 112, the same as the standard fit.
These tyres have a diameter that is 7% greater than the standard fit. This equates to 48mm (2") extra in diameter.
I have two questions:
Will they foul the bodywork?
Will it make the gearing too high?
I'm not keen on buying tyres to find out they are too big so if anyone can provide any advice I'd be very grateful.
Regards and thank you in advance.
Guy