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hookman · Post by **hookman** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 7:43 pm

does anyone know what size tires came on my 72 explorer? picked up 5 wheels sat and got my explorer wheel covers coming need correct tire size. thanks .

Post by **DuckRyder** » Sun Mar 11, 2007 8:18 pm

G78/15

Most likely...

thorn1968 · Post by **thorn1968** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 12:52 pm

So what does a G78/15 convert over too? I have a 69 and have the same question. Not sure if I should start a new thread....I currently have P235/70 R15 and was wondering if I could put P215/70 R15 on since I have almost a brand new set collecting dust. The 235's rub on the inside wheel well in the rear. Also does anyone know what the 100, 102, 105 numbers mean? Are they just weight ratings?

Post by **DuckRyder** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 1:37 pm

215/70/15 would be a little short.

215/75/15 and 225/70/15 are both pretty close. 215/75/15 is whats on my truck at the moment and in my opinion fit and look best on stock 6" wheels.

Oh, and take a look at this:

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/ ... ?techid=35

Post by **DuckRyder** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 1:42 pm

Oh,

And this too:

http://www.intercotire.com/site41.php

thorn1968 · Post by **thorn1968** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 2:42 pm

I'll have to double check...maybe they are 215/75. I know for sure they're 100S on the load rating. If I remember right they are 26 or 27 inches tall.

Big D's 69 · Post by **Big D's 69** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 2:57 pm

The 75 series is better suited for narrower wheels. I'm almost certain all those tires relate over to a 75 series as apposed to a 70 series. They are a lower profile and wider.

CA180 · Post by **CA180** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 3:55 pm

This link tells you what the old size numbers mean...
http://www.turbinecar.com/tires.htm

this is a calculator that show differences in metric size tires
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

Post by **DuckRyder** » Thu Mar 15, 2007 4:11 pm

Or this one...

http://resources.coker.com/tire-tech/ti ... chart.html

thorn1968 · Post by **thorn1968** » Mon Mar 19, 2007 12:57 pm

Cool links...Looks like 215/80-15 would be ideal. Turns out the ones I have are 215/75-15 Goodyear Wranglers.

Post by **DuckRyder** » Mon Mar 19, 2007 2:05 pm

thorn1968 wrote:I have are 215/75-15 Goodyear Wranglers.

That is exactly what I have on mine. They will will work fine...

thorn1968 · Post by **thorn1968** » Thu Mar 22, 2007 8:53 am

Nice looking ride you got there!

Thanks for all the input.

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