Another noob tire question

[Patt]

So the same truck I posted about yesterday (Link) still needs some new tires. The current tires are 235/75R15, and according to the local tire store, are rather hard to come by. I really don't care about the size of the tire, so long as it fits, and is compatible with the vehicle (1990 Chevy Scottsdale). Since this is admittedly a shitbeater, I don't want to spend a lot of money on it, and would preferably be looking for something used so I can get back on the road with it.

Would a 245/75R16 tire work on the truck? Why or why not?

Thanks.

 

[thedarkwolf]

The last # is the size of the rim the tires are meant to fit on. You have 15" rims and the tires you are asking about are 16" so no.

 

[thecoolnessrune]

Why not just get the closest tire size? Then you can either A: realise you're driving a little faster or a little slower than the speedometer is showing, or B: get the speedometer recalibrated, which I'm fairly sure wouldn't cost much.

EDIT: Another option for you could be to find some really cheap 16" steelies with the same bolt pattern and then put on 235/70 R16 tires, which are far more popular.

ANOTHER EDIT: Your last option would simply be to buy your tires on line, from a place like the tire rack or other online sources. There are many many tires produced in your 235/75R15. Here is a direct link to all Highway all-season tires for light trucks. There are many other options if you included more than just all-season tires etc.

 

[Patt]

Does anyone think we could grab some 16" rims at the wrecker? I don't want to have to output much money for this truck ... I'd like to sell it later this spring too, so I guess I shouldn't entirely cheap out.

 

[thecoolnessrune]

Originally posted by: Patt
Does anyone think we could grab some 16" rims at the wrecker? I don't want to have to output much money for this truck ... I'd like to sell it later this spring too, so I guess I shouldn't entirely cheap out.

If you want to sell it then just get some new tires from tire rack, discount tire, or discount tire direct.

 

[JOJOBEAN]

id find the cheapest set of tires the tire dealer has then find cheap rims that fit that size at a wrecker.

 

[Jumpem]

Order a set off of tirerack.com.