RRC tyre sizes

[benfj180]

Chaps,

I have a 1993 LWB RRC.

Its had an air suspension delete, replacing with standard shocks all round.

Ride height is pretty standard.

It currently has 205/80 R16's on the front with 235/70 R16 on the rear.

Can I replace fronts with 235/70 R16's without it rubbing?

Advice is most appreciated.

Cheers

[camel_landy]

What's wrong with OE??

If you go wider, you'll have to adjust the end stops on the steering.

M

[benfj180]

Its nice to have the same size all round and then I can swop front to back in the future?

Also, from what I understood, the overall size is not that different between 235/70 R16 and 205/80 R16?

Please do correct me if im wrong?

I don't want to have to mess about with the steering.

Cheers

[RicksAlfas]

235/70/16 is a very similar diameter and circumference to the 205/80/16, but is obviously 30mm wider, so it may touch.
I have 235s on mine and have no problems, but I don't know if the previous owner made any adjustments to allow for them.

Going to 235 does seem a common upgrade. I don't know if there are more tyres available in that size these days?

[DKL]

235s should be fine, I didn't have a problem. 255 will rub on full lock but its adjustable obviously.
Not entirely sure how I managed to be on 255 but they work fine and the OF in period used them.
205 is OEM so probably the best option.

[benfj180]

Cheers for the info guys, think I'll stick with 205's on the front, I've had a look and there is plenty of choice and not too expensive.

[DonkeyApple]

235 should be fine but 255 will definitely mean you lose turning circle.

Personally, I think 235s make the steering less pleasant than 205. My preference would be to standardise by swapping the rear 235s for 205s in due course rather than upping the fronts.