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Old May 15, 2008 | 05:14 AM
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I am going to get the Cooper Discoverer STT's in a 33 x 12.50 R16. Is a 285/75/R16 going to give me that or not? I know stupid question but it's alot of money if I get it wrong.

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Old May 15, 2008 | 05:27 AM
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A 285/75/16 equals a 32.8x11.2x16. It's pretty close.
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Old May 15, 2008 | 05:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Red Rubi
A 285/75/16 equals a 32.8x11.2x16. It's pretty close.
I know how to convert metric to standard for tire height but how do you do it for width.

For height I use ((285*.75)/12.7)+Rimsize = 16.8+16=32.8

How do you get the 11.2?? I realize that there are a bunch of calculators online but I like to know how to do it so when I am out shopping tires I figure it out.

Thanks.
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Old May 15, 2008 | 06:00 AM
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The 285 means 285 mm for tire width. 285mm is 11.2 inches. 25.4mm is 1 inch.

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Old May 15, 2008 | 06:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Red Rubi
The 285 means 285 mm for tire width. 285mm is 11.2 inches. 25.4mm is 1 inch.
Well that was simple. Thanks.
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