245/75-16 on stock suspension - question

puzzleboy · 09-28-2007, 12:50 PM

O.k., from my research on here, I know that 245/75-16 tires will rub on my WJ with stock suspension. I currently have the 245/70-16 tires on.

Here's my question- I need new tires ASAP, but I'm ordering the BB online, and probably won't have it for a couple weeks or more.

Can I fit the 245/75-16 tires on there for a couple weeks, or will the rubbing be really bad? I'm assuming they rub on the front with full steering lock, or under suspension compression? Will the rears rub at all?

Thanks!

Jason

TXTumbleweed · 09-28-2007, 01:21 PM

For the WJ -- as long as you aren't putting a lot of flex into the suspension you should be OK. Stay on the road and off the trails until you get the BB. Depending on the brand/style (MTs?) of 245/75/16, even with a BB you could get some minor rubbing at full flex. Rear rubbing can happen on the shock cans at full flex, but it depends on the shock you are using. My OMEs with 245/75/16 make contact with the rear shocks when stuffing the wheel/tire, but no big deal.

theizzardking · 09-28-2007, 01:49 PM

you should be fine with a stock zj as well i had 265's on mine and only had to trim an inch from the front not even noticeable then i got the lift and everything is hunky dory now

Beavis · 09-28-2007, 02:10 PM

i had them on a stock height WJ for years no problem and even w/ uc springs i'm only slightly higher - don't worry at all

suggestion - indicate if you have a zj or wj in your future posts, welcome to the forum

09-28-2007, 12:50 PM	#1
puzzleboy Registered Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 41 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	245/75-16 on stock suspension - question O.k., from my research on here, I know that 245/75-16 tires will rub on my WJ with stock suspension. I currently have the 245/70-16 tires on. Here's my question- I need new tires ASAP, but I'm ordering the BB online, and probably won't have it for a couple weeks or more. Can I fit the 245/75-16 tires on there for a couple weeks, or will the rubbing be really bad? I'm assuming they rub on the front with full steering lock, or under suspension compression? Will the rears rub at all? Thanks! Jason

09-28-2007, 01:21 PM	#2
TXTumbleweed Registered Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Arlington, VA (Missing Ft Worth TX) Posts: 626 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	WJ or ZJ? For the WJ -- as long as you aren't putting a lot of flex into the suspension you should be OK. Stay on the road and off the trails until you get the BB. Depending on the brand/style (MTs?) of 245/75/16, even with a BB you could get some minor rubbing at full flex. Rear rubbing can happen on the shock cans at full flex, but it depends on the shock you are using. My OMEs with 245/75/16 make contact with the rear shocks when stuffing the wheel/tire, but no big deal. __________________ Y2K 4.7 WJ Limited

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09-28-2007, 01:49 PM	#3
theizzardking Registered Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: WASHINGTON Posts: 748 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	you should be fine with a stock zj as well i had 265's on mine and only had to trim an inch from the front not even noticeable then i got the lift and everything is hunky dory now

09-28-2007, 02:10 PM	#4
Beavis Registered Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 978 Thanks: 6 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	i had them on a stock height WJ for years no problem and even w/ uc springs i'm only slightly higher - don't worry at all suggestion - indicate if you have a zj or wj in your future posts, welcome to the forum