What size wheel tire

jeeptastic · **Posted:** Sun Apr 26, 2009 10:45 pm

on 06 gas. gonna get frankenlift 2. i am just a every other weekend offroader but of course want the frank anyway. whats a proper size wheel tire setup. im kindof noob i dont know bolt patterns/sizes or nuttin really. any advice appreciated!!!! thanks

CRD Joe · **Posted:** Sun Apr 26, 2009 10:51 pm

Well Im a relative noob myself, but I have been paying attention. Im going to do the Franky II for the CRD and then Im going to regear to 4.10 and add ARB air lockers. After all that Im going to run 235/85/16's. Essentially a 31.5" tire that's 9.2" wide. Tall (relatively speaking, as I have a truck sitting on 38.5 SX Swampers at home) and skinny. As I understand it much taller and you have to start trimming and other things.

KJ kyle · **Posted:** Mon Apr 27, 2009 3:03 am

very true... but there is a wheel/ tire forum if you scroll down. has all your information plus some

Guest · **Posted:** Mon Apr 27, 2009 3:14 am

235/85s will cause a LOT of rubbing during stuffing, compared to 245/75s. ThunderbirdJunkie would stick with 245/75s personally, especially if you're going to add aftermarket wheels with less backspacing.

Terdl76 · **Posted:** Mon Apr 27, 2009 6:49 am

i'd go with the 245/75/16 as well. i've got 265/75/16 which are'nt good for much other than looking good, or mud. plus you wont need all the triming.

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Mon Apr 27, 2009 6:57 am

Terdl76 wrote:

i'd go with the 245/75/16 as well. i've got 265/75/16 which are'nt good for much other than looking good, or mud. plus you wont need all the triming.

That would be false there :wink:

stumpjumper_09 · **Posted:** Mon Apr 27, 2009 7:12 am

I'm running 245/75/16's and They are awesome after figuring in my speedo difference of 5% I am still getting 17mpg around town and no power lost.

InCommando · **Posted:** Mon Apr 27, 2009 11:19 am

Just go with a good 245/75. You lose most of your rubbing issues. The 235/85's would net you less than .5" in additional clearance but cause more issues. The 245/75's on stock rims work berry berry well

CRD Joe · **Posted:** Mon Apr 27, 2009 12:28 pm

tjkj2002 wrote:

Terdl76 wrote:

i'd go with the 245/75/16 as well. i've got 265/75/16 which are'nt good for much other than looking good, or mud. plus you wont need all the triming.

That would be false there :wink:

What's your feeling on this TJ? I tend to like tall and skinny. Am I asking to much out of the frankenlift and 235/85 tires? Not going to wheel much. Mostly running logging roads.

jeepkj02 · **Posted:** Mon Apr 27, 2009 12:46 pm

I'd go with 245/75 on 16x7 with 4-5.5" backspacing. Bolt pattern is 5x4.5

jsc7002 · **Posted:** Mon Apr 27, 2009 1:04 pm

CRD Joe wrote:

tjkj2002 wrote:

Terdl76 wrote:

i'd go with the 245/75/16 as well. i've got 265/75/16 which are'nt good for much other than looking good, or mud. plus you wont need all the triming.

That would be false there :wink:

What's your feeling on this TJ? I tend to like tall and skinny. Am I asking to much out of the frankenlift and 235/85 tires? Not going to wheel much. Mostly running logging roads.

you can fit 235/85 there is even someone on here that has that size but you will want aftermarket tires to prevent rubbing, but you will also get rubbing at full lock with the 245/75, which like everyone else is what I have and would recommend

CRD Joe · **Posted:** Mon Apr 27, 2009 1:24 pm

Are you talking about aftermarket wheels JS? I was looking at some Procomp 1069 16x8 with a 4" back spacing. I wonder what back spacing the stock wheels have?

stumpjumper_09 · **Posted:** Mon Apr 27, 2009 1:36 pm

If your not doing alot of wheeling you won't have any need for a 10 ply tire so by going with a 245/75/16 you open up alot more options. the 235/85/16 is typically a commercial type tire

tommudd · **Posted:** Mon Apr 27, 2009 1:38 pm

16 X8 would be too wide for a 235-85-16
overall good wheel for that size or 265-75-16 would be a 16X7 with 4 inch of backspacing, fits in the fenders the best for the least amount of rubbing

CRD Joe · **Posted:** Mon Apr 27, 2009 1:45 pm

Well I was hopping to stay with the stock wheels that came with the truck. They should fit the 235 tire. Mostly I like it because it's semi tall and skinny!!!!!!! Reduced contact patch eqals better mileage.

jsc7002 · **Posted:** Mon Apr 27, 2009 4:27 pm

CRD Joe wrote:

Are you talking about aftermarket wheels JS? I was looking at some Procomp 1069 16x8 with a 4" back spacing. I wonder what back spacing the stock wheels have?

Yes I am, most go with 4" of BS with aftermarket wheels, OEM wheels are 5.5"

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Mon Apr 27, 2009 7:33 pm

CRD Joe wrote:

Well I was hopping to stay with the stock wheels that came with the truck. They should fit the 235 tire. Mostly I like it because it's semi tall and skinny!!!!!!! Reduced contact patch eqals better mileage.

JL Rockies runs 235/85's on OEM rims with no issues.Keep to a 16x7 rim with 4"-4.5" of BS for 245/75's and 265/75's,OEM rims are okay with 235/85's.

I keep away from mud so the bigger contact patch the better for me on the rocks.Can't what till I can mount my 35x13.50's.

Robbrez · **Posted:** Mon Apr 27, 2009 7:56 pm

ive got 265/70/16 General Grabber AT2's with some work they dont rub

daspes · **Posted:** Mon Apr 27, 2009 8:22 pm

Moved to the correct section.

As for the tires stick with a 7" rim with about 4" BS for the best results. An 8" rim will work on a 245 or above, but you increase the chances of blowing a bead if you air down. Most recommend 245/75/16's (30.5") because it requires the least trimming. If you step up to 32's (max you can go with the KJ's diff), either 235/85's or 265/75's like mine you need to trim up a lot in the front, and probably relocate your washer bottle too. But the extra size does pay off on the trail.

Terdl76 · **Posted:** Mon Apr 27, 2009 8:46 pm

tjkj2002 wrote:

Terdl76 wrote:

i'd go with the 245/75/16 as well. i've got 265/75/16 which are'nt good for much other than looking good, or mud. plus you wont need all the triming.

That would be false there :wink:

so with 32's and only 2.5" of lift you can get full flex, rock crawl, no triming?

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