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Old 06-07-2005, 01:49 PM   #6 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by ptgarcia
You really can't, there are just too many variables. Rim widths, air pressure, tread design, they all play a part in the actual footprint of the tire. If the listed widths aren't accurate enough it's time to bust out your measuring tape.
That's just dumb. They have a set width for the tread from shoulder to shoulder that doesn't change with rim width. Why should I be stuck looking at 2 different 285mm "section width" tires that have a 2" difference in actual tread width? It's bullsh*t I tell ya!

At least I know to stay away from the BFG's because their 285's are way too narrow. The Terra Grapplers and Geolanders on the otherhand are nice and wide. Real tread baby! I just need an easy way to be able to tell when I'm looking on the web, or don't have a measuring tape with me.
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