tyre size options

[dalkill]

I'm looking for a spare tyre for the hilux. Current spare does not fill me with confidence .

Just bought a new set of tyres last year on black friday , so swambo gonna kill me if i spend more on tyres.
So scouting around for good second hand one for the spare.

Spare wheel has the standard rim, not the mag rim, so that means it fits a 225/70/17 tyre as standard.
What other tyre options can i go for that will fit on the rim? 235/(70 or 65)/17 , 255/65/17 etc?

[dax021]

Try this

https://tiresize.com/comparison/

[dalkill]

thansk dax, but that site does not tell me if it will fit or not.
Just the differences in size and rotational speed.

originally the bakkie came with 225/70/17 steelies, but previous owner put on the gd6 mags.
but spare if still steelie. I do have a 265/65/17 spare, not in great condition but good enough, but not sure if it will fit on that steelie.

[dalkill]

Looking at the above comparison, should i rather be looking for a rim to put that 265 on.
with the difference in diamater between the two tyres, does it not mean the bakkie could be a bit lobsided if i have to use the spare?

[dax021]

Can't help with the 1st question, but the answer to your 2nd is yes, it will be a bit lopsided. That's why when I went from 30" to 31" tyres, I bought 5. The only way to make a different diameter spare work, is to only use it on the front and stay in 2wd with hubs unlocked i.e., free

[pietpetoors]

It will be lob sided. If both rims and tyres are 17" the tyres will fit both the mags and steelies. Just note that in some Hiluxes there is a big difference in wheel nuts between mags and steel rims.

[dalkill]

Thank Pieter. I'll try to fit the 265/65/17 tyre on that steelie rim before dishing out cash for another mag rim.

[dalkill]

So i popped in by local tyre shop this morning. Conveniently this guy open on Sunday morning, so you don't have to rush everything on a Saturday.
Fitted the 265/65/17 onto the standard 17" steelie. Saving me have to fork out a couple of Ronds for another mag rim. Thanks again Pieter

[pietpetoors]