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Old 02-01-2010 | 10:48 AM
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i noticed you guys are saying 255/40/20 or 255/35/20

but the website says 245/40/20 for 1992 s10 blazer
 
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Old 02-01-2010 | 07:48 PM
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It's only 10mm wider and barely any taller. Either should work.
 
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Old 02-01-2010 | 10:28 PM
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The 255/40/20 are 4 mm taller than the 245/40/20 and the 255/35/20 is 8.75 mm SHORTER than the 245/40/20.
 
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Old 02-01-2010 | 10:59 PM
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ok that cleared it up a little bit. but still some what confused. will these work.

wheel = 20 x 8.5
tires = 245/35/20

I made my decision on the rims, I just dont want to place the order on the net and then they dont fit right, cause local rim shops around my area are way to expensive.

I'm getting a good combo deal on here is why I'm so worried
 
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Old 02-02-2010 | 12:27 PM
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Someone tell me if my math is wrong here:

245/35/20

The tires will be 245 mm * 35% = 85.75 mm
A 20 inch rim is 508 mm
Total is 593.75 mm tall

235/70/15
The tires will be 235 * 70% = 164.5
A 15 inch rim is 281 mm
Total is 445.5

The difference being the 20 will be 148.25 taller which equals out to be 5.836614173234651 inches taller.

From what I know about tire sizing I am thinking this is correct. Please let me know if I am wrong.
 
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Old 02-02-2010 | 12:35 PM
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Ok, you asked for it! Your math is WRONG!

You need to double the side wall to come up with the diameter of the tire.

245/35/20 => 245*.35/25.4 = 3.38" per sidewall => 3.38*2+20 = 26.75" OD
235/70/15 => 235*.70/25.4 = 6.48" per sidewall => 6.48*2+15 = 27.95" OD

To better match the stock tires, I would go with a 245/40/20 (OD of 27.7").
 
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Old 02-02-2010 | 02:28 PM
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With a stock 205/75/R15 tire I would go with a 255/35/20. OD is 27.0 compared to stock 27.1. Closest your going to get to stock.
 
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Old 02-02-2010 | 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by swartlkk
Ok, you asked for it! Your math is WRONG!

You need to double the side wall to come up with the diameter of the tire.

245/35/20 => 245*.35/25.4 = 3.38" per sidewall => 3.38*2+20 = 26.75" OD
235/70/15 => 235*.70/25.4 = 6.48" per sidewall => 6.48*2+15 = 27.95" OD

To better match the stock tires, I would go with a 245/40/20 (OD of 27.7").
DOH!! Thanks for the fix there.
 
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Old 02-05-2010 | 12:47 AM
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lol wow ive only had one to really honestly answer my question. If possible I would like more than one opinion please if its not to much to ask
 
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Old 02-05-2010 | 12:58 PM
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Wow...what more do you want? They will fit. Buy them.
 


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