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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: tattookev on November 06, 2010, 07:34:30 PM

Title: largest tires on standard suspension?
Post by: tattookev on November 06, 2010, 07:34:30 PM

will 255 /70 /16s fitunder the arches without a lift??? :steeringwheel:

Title: Re: largest tires on standard suspension?
Post by: scrw on November 06, 2010, 07:37:48 PM

Doubt it
235-75-15's, or  235-70-16

Title: Re: largest tires on standard suspension?
Post by: DarrenR on November 06, 2010, 10:16:51 PM

30" max if suspension is in good nick
If springs are knackered less or don't take anyone in the back  :003:

Title: Re: largest tires on standard suspension?
Post by: scrw on November 06, 2010, 10:38:06 PM

30"s are usually 9.5" wide, the 255's are 10.5" wide & I reckon will rub the rear arches

Title: Re: largest tires on standard suspension?
Post by: Bulldog67 on November 06, 2010, 11:05:18 PM

 :003: there is a tech genius in the house that has this sticky which shud help ya:

http://www.birtydastards.com/frm/index.php?topic=12301.0 (http://www.birtydastards.com/frm/index.php?topic=12301.0)

2nd to last post tho as the first link has gone

Title: Re: largest tires on standard suspension?
Post by: Dave69 on November 07, 2010, 11:01:34 AM

i have 265-75-16's fitted to GC rims which are close to the inner wall of the rear wheel arch but the jeep is lifted considerably. 255's id gues would not fit or at least would rub when loaded and carrying passengers

Title: Re: largest tires on standard suspension?
Post by: tattookev on November 07, 2010, 05:23:48 PM

looks like i need to save up for a 2" lift then!!!

Title: Re: largest tires on standard suspension?
Post by: Wreckless on November 07, 2010, 07:30:26 PM

What size are the standard tyres on a TJ?

Title: Re: largest tires on standard suspension?
Post by: isle of man on November 07, 2010, 07:33:00 PM

29" inch  I believe although I'm currently running 37" inch so my memory could be confused!!!

Title: Re: largest tires on standard suspension?
Post by: Dave69 on November 08, 2010, 07:48:30 PM

225/75/15     29ish"

Title: Re: largest tires on standard suspension?
Post by: Wreckless on November 10, 2010, 09:22:33 AM

Thanks. Just trying to get the various sizes into context!

Not sure what model Jeep the OP was referring to, but I'm contemplating a TJ and want something a bit beefier than stock, but not a Tonka. I feel a new thread coming on . . .

Title: Re: largest tires on standard suspension?
Post by: MOCAJ on November 10, 2010, 09:29:59 AM

You can run 31"x1050x15 on a stock TJ, just have to adjust the steering stops a little  :icon_winkle:

Title: Re: largest tires on standard suspension?
Post by: Bulldog67 on November 10, 2010, 11:34:28 AM

Quote from: Wreckless on November 10, 2010, 09:22:33 AM

Thanks. Just trying to get the various sizes into context!

Not sure what model Jeep the OP was referring to, but I'm contemplating a TJ and want something a bit beefier than stock, but not a Tonka. I feel a new thread coming on . . .

I dont think Nosey is sellin Tonka, but if he is, u have to get behind me in the queue

Title: Re: largest tires on standard suspension?
Post by: mattyspr on November 10, 2010, 01:50:11 PM

On my stock 1996 xj td with good suspension all round, I have 235x75x15 on steels. They're about as big as I can get in without the fear of rubbing should i go full lock or have my tools and passenger loaded in the back.

I will be getting bigger tyres next year when me old xj gets lifted ......