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 Post subject: New tires
PostPosted: Tue Jul 06, 2021 2:16 pm 
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The Liberty needed new tires so been looking at options. Stock ride height so tire size limited. Was looking for Michelin 225/75r/16 LTX but couldn’t find any. Went with Uniroyal Laredo 225/75r/16 load range E made by Michelin. Ordered tires from Walmart and had delivered. Mounted and lifetime balance at local independent tire shop with front end alignment. Run tires at 40psi and ride is excellent. Liberty runs mostly on country roads.

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 Post subject: Re: New tires
PostPosted: Sun Jul 11, 2021 1:23 pm 
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Curious why you chose the E load range?

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 Post subject: Re: New tires
PostPosted: Sun Jul 11, 2021 7:31 pm 
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krb wrote:
Curious why you chose the E load range?


Tough on gravel/country road or off road, less prone to puncture !


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 Post subject: Re: New tires
PostPosted: Sat Jul 17, 2021 11:58 pm 
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Liberty travels mostly country road and highways. Did about 370 miles today Saturday some through heavy rain. At 40 psi the heavy duty tires track excellent through deep water puddles. Ride is firm but not harsh. Handling is excellent. Transmission shifts into 5th gear at 62mph. I back down to 60 mph and set cruise control with about 1750 rpm and ride is superb.

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2005 Silver Liberty CRD
Provent, 3.7 intake, K+N filter
ARP studs, Hemi pu tcm
In tank harness/fuel pump
Airtex rear bag, Fujimoto valve
Upgraded lifters, exhaust valves, fuel head
Florida torque converter, ID trans pump
Transgo shift kit, GM fan
2 micron filter, Bilstein shocks
Viscous heater delete


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 Post subject: Re: New tires
PostPosted: Tue Jul 27, 2021 3:20 am 
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Mine had 245/70/16 AT - could have probably gone 245/75/16 & they are actually higher load rating plus extra 1/2" under the axle
Thats important when you off road in the outback / tow a decent trailer

does have 2" lift, and looks balanced


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 Post subject: Re: New tires
PostPosted: Tue Sep 02, 2025 3:11 pm 
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I got a question about tire size options:
My Liberty is running on 225/75/R16.
I'm putting on a 1.5" Ironman spring lift and looking for a taller tire, like one size taller or two.
But can I find a tire that fits properly with my stock rims and NOT be wider than stock. I'd love the tire to just be a bit taller only.
Thanks!

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 Post subject: Re: New tires
PostPosted: Tue Sep 02, 2025 3:17 pm 
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I couldn't find anything in the 225 width that was taller. I ran 215/85 for a while. Then added more lift and run 235/85 now.

People commonly run 235/75, which is a bit taller than stock and not noticeably fatter.

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 Post subject: Re: New tires
PostPosted: Tue Sep 02, 2025 5:30 pm 
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CATCRD wrote:
I couldn't find anything in the 225 width that was taller. I ran 215/85 for a while. Then added more lift and run 235/85 now.

People commonly run 235/75, which is a bit taller than stock and not noticeably fatter.


LT215/85R16 is 8.5" wide and tall 30.4" - what a great size! Thanks!
I found HANKOOK® - DYNAPRO MT2 RT05 is an aggressive tire ( I'm tired of the highway look )
Also Firestone Destination X/T but not many other choices in this size.

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