tire size
I purchased a 1988 fleetwood jamboree searcher on a chevy G30 chassis. The tires on it are 8.00r16.5, they are old and cracked. After finding out it is impossible to find a radial tire in this same si...
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A member here, CapriRacer, publishes a site called Barry's Tire Tech and he specifically addresses 16.5" wheels. You'll find it on his home page, just scroll down and click it.
What's already said above is true and Barry's site bears it out. You've done the hard part finding the wheels. Just pick a size and go. Just be sure you have verified the Dual Wheel Offset of your replacement wheels.
As an added bonus, the 215/85R16 and the 225/75R16 have the same load ratings. The 225 is more of a "standard Class C tire" but some prefer the 215 for a little more height and a little more space between sidewalls. When mounted on wheels with the same offset, that is.
What's already said above is true and Barry's site bears it out. You've done the hard part finding the wheels. Just pick a size and go. Just be sure you have verified the Dual Wheel Offset of your replacement wheels.
As an added bonus, the 215/85R16 and the 225/75R16 have the same load ratings. The 225 is more of a "standard Class C tire" but some prefer the 215 for a little more height and a little more space between sidewalls. When mounted on wheels with the same offset, that is.
