235/85R16 or 265/75R16 - Need bit info before buy new tyres

[Pippobug]

Hi,

I am going to move up from 245/75R16 to either 235/85R16 or 265/75R16 but I need some info please. I am looking to fit the following tyres:

BF Goodridge KM2
Coopers Discover STT PRO
Goodyear MTR

I am am sitting at 22' all round

Front I have 3/4 top plate OME 790 Coils and 2 clevis ring
Black I have OME 948 with 2 upper isolators and 3.5 bump stops (will go to 4)

So I should have enough space. I also run spacers 1.25 in on stock KJ aluminium rims (would love Moab but can't find them over here and shipping from US is a killer if the price isn't right).

I could do with some good photos of any to the above tyres to see how the fit and look from the side or the front (specially 235/85R16).

Thank you,

Fil.

 

[tommudd]

Hi,

I am going to move up from 245/75R16 to either 235/85R16 or 265/75R16 but I need some info please. I am looking to fit the following tyres:

BF Goodridge KM2
Coopers Discover STT PRO
Goodyear MTR

I am am sitting at 22' all round

Front I have 3/4 top plate OME 790 Coils and 2 clevis ring
Black I have OME 948 with 2 upper isolators and 3.5 bump stops (will go to 4)

So I should have enough space. I also run spacers 1.25 in on stock KJ aluminium rims (would love Moab but can't find them over here and shipping from US is a killer if the price isn't right).

I could do with some good photos of any to the above tyres to see how the fit and look from the side or the front (specially 235/85R16).

Thank you,

Fil.

At 22 inches not enough room, you need more lift PLUS even being a CRD lower gearing Personally I'd stay where you are tire size

 

[Pippobug]

I am already geared 4.10, if anything I am too short. I will be changing the rear to 4" JBA Coils and shocks soon enough, the front might be a bit more difficult as my set up I think is possibly maxed out.

Still how can I get extra left at the front without changing also the front to Coil overs? I am there or there about...

 

[dude1116]

I am already geared 4.10, if anything I am too short. I will be changing the rear to 4" JBA Coils and shocks soon enough, the front might be a bit more difficult as my set up I think is possibly maxed out.

Still how can I get extra left at the front without changing also the front to Coil overs? I am there or there about...

3rd clevis ring? That's about it... :blah:

22" is pretty low for what you have up there. Guess that winch really weighs that sucker down.

 

[Pippobug]

No that is pretty much were is sit and has for over 90K miles. The winch actually sits in the boot all the time so no sagging from that. I am either not measuring correctly or that is what it is. I measure from the center of the hub to the bottom lip of the fender like everyone does :think: or am I missing something?!

 

[CactusJacked]

I'm at 22.25" in the front, little less in back, with 265's and 1.5" spacer adapters. Hammering over the pinch weld is a given. The front tires rub a little on the front inner fender liner when approaching full lock, no biggie. If that bothers you, you can do a little "massaging" with a heat gun.

 

[tommudd]

3rd clevis ring? That's about it... :blah:

22" is pretty low for what you have up there. Guess that winch really weighs that sucker down.

Remember he has a CRD with 790 springs so a bit different than a gasser with 927s

 

[tommudd]

No that is pretty much were is sit and has for over 90K miles. The winch actually sits in the boot all the time so no sagging from that. I am either not measuring correctly or that is what it is. I measure from the center of the hub to the bottom lip of the fender like everyone does :think: or am I missing something?!

No not missing anything, you have a CRD so a bit different than us gassers. Info you are getting is from gasser owners.
NOW I managed to stretch one CRD to 22.5 with the CRD 790s, plus top plate and 3/8 inch clevis
We tried 265-75s on it to test fit off of mine and it was close, That was with the pinch welds pounded way over . Customer didn't want to run with limited space in there so went with 245-75-16s

 

[Pippobug]

Tom, I know what you are saying if there was a middle range tyre between a 30.5 (245/75) and a 32"(235/85 or 265/75) in a 16' rim I would be very happy (going 15' rims not possible and 31"). I need that little bit more room under the KJ sometime to get over obstacle or deep ruts left left by guys running 32" + tyres.

 

[tommudd]

Well you got your answers from all of the great minds on Fakebook so go ..........:emotions34::happy175:
That extra 1/2 inch will do wonders

 

[Pippobug]

Tom,
Yes & No , Yes you can fit them and No I need to do more work to get more space to fit them correctly. I think I need to save up and do it right. Done it right up to now so let's see what we can do next.

 

[tjkj2002]

Being you have the old CRD your really going to feel those 32" tires.

Your best bet is to run the 235/85R16's on the stock rims with no spacers with your current lift.It can be done as I wheeled plenty with JLRockies before he sold his CRD and he ran the regular Frankinlift(927 front coils) with no added lift and 235/85R16's on stock rims(no spacers) and had no issues.

 

[u2slow]

I do not like how 235/85R16 tires fit on a 7" wide wheel. 6" or 6.5" wide max IMO. 245/75 or 265/75 would be my choice for our wheels.

A KK clevis will get you higher... providing it doesn't bind.