I thought about 265/70's, but I don't feel like getting in there and pounding the pinch weld. (too lazy
) Also I run JBA 4.5 UCA's, and don't want them rubbing. you know I'd never hear the end of it from JL. . . . 
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| Author: | linewarbr [ Mon Jun 13, 2011 3:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 245/75/16's on Moabs - any problems? |
I have some Moabs that I've been waiting on getting tires for. I was planning on 245/75/16 Duratracs or T/A KO's, but I'm concerned that the rim may be too wide, since they're 8" vs the 7" of the stock rims. 8" is the max rim width for both Duratracs and T/A KO's. Anyone know if this will be a problem? Maybe have to monitor air pressure more closely, or not do any high-speed cornering so the tire doesn't deflate at the bead? |
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| Author: | long_tall_texan [ Mon Jun 13, 2011 4:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 245/75/16's on Moabs - any problems? |
245's are fine on an 8" wheel. Some even run 235 width without any troubles. 7" rim would be better, but since you already have the SUPER-COOL Moabs, just mount them up and call it good. You could run a 265/70-16 on the Moabs too. That is roughly the same rolling diameter as 245/75, but almost an inch wider tread. |
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| Author: | linewarbr [ Mon Jun 13, 2011 4:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 245/75/16's on Moabs - any problems? |
I thought about 265/70's, but I don't feel like getting in there and pounding the pinch weld. (too lazy ) Also I run JBA 4.5 UCA's, and don't want them rubbing. you know I'd never hear the end of it from JL. . . .
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| Author: | long_tall_texan [ Mon Jun 13, 2011 4:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 245/75/16's on Moabs - any problems? |
You will probably have to pound the pinch weld for 245/75s too. I have JBA 4.5 UCAs too and no UCA rub with 265/75 Guard Dogs. |
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| Author: | tommudd [ Mon Jun 13, 2011 5:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 245/75/16's on Moabs - any problems? |
I've ran 245-75 MTRs/ 255-70 Kumhos / 265-70 BFG-ATs and now 265-75s on my Moabs with no problems I do think the 265-70s sat on the wheels better or looked better anyways and yes I did go ahead and have the pinch welds pounded, didn't have to for the 245-75s but did it ......well just because I could  I do have a slight more lift than you have so take that into consideration as well 
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| Author: | linewarbr [ Mon Jun 13, 2011 6:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 245/75/16's on Moabs - any problems? |
Yer, I don't think I could run 265/75. Maybe 265/70, but I think I'll get better mileage with the 245/75. So no issues running one of those brands of 245/75 on 8" Moabs? |
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| Author: | ATXKJ [ Mon Jun 13, 2011 9:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 245/75/16's on Moabs - any problems? |
check the manufacturer's web site for rim widths in general E rated tires have less tolerance for rim variation - MTR's are one of the few that are okay with 8" - most aren't. and SL rated tires - have a lot room to flex - most are okay with 8" rims. I've run 3 different 245/75/16's on my Moabs - 1 didn't touch the pinch weld at all. 1 would occasionally scuff and 1 rubbed on every turn - different tread styles - almost an inch difference in tread widths same 'tire' size |
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| Author: | linewarbr [ Mon Jun 13, 2011 10:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 245/75/16's on Moabs - any problems? |
Both manufacturers (of the tires I am interested in) give rim widths of 6.5 - 8". Since 8" is their max rim width, I wanted to see if anyone has had problems. The Duratracs are available in either load range "C" or "E," I believe the T/A KO's are only available in "E" but I'm not positive. Has anyone run that size of either of those brands on Moabs? Which tires rubbed badly on yours, AZ? |
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| Author: | linewarbr [ Tue Jun 14, 2011 9:22 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 245/75/16's on Moabs - any problems? |
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| Author: | long_tall_texan [ Tue Jun 14, 2011 10:32 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 245/75/16's on Moabs - any problems? |
glider wrote: Ummmm..wasn't 245/75/16 the tires size that originally came mountd on those rims from the factory? If there was a liability issue I'd say that owuld not have happened. Good point. Yes, I think most, if not all TJ Rubicons came with 245/75-16 Goodyear MTRs mounted on the Moab wheels. |
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| Author: | prionic1 [ Tue Jun 14, 2011 3:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 245/75/16's on Moabs - any problems? |
I'm in basically the same boat here... I just popped a tire beyond repair and the others are pretty chewed up from a crappy alignment. So I have to get new tires and an alignment asap... I'm basically looking at getting either the Duratracs OR some Cooper Discoverer STTs... I like the Duratracs because of winter traction and they are a bit cheaper for a 245/75 R16 compared to the bigger cooper but I'm thinking about the STTs because they are available in 265/70 R16... the Duratracs are not... only 265/75 which I think are too big and slightly too heavy for city driving. I have a frankenlift installed and I don't mind doing a wee bit of bumper triming and pounding the pinch welds... I was planning on that anyhow... I do go off road when I get the chance... a few times every couple of months... Should I skip the Coopers and go with the 245/75 Duratracs and wait for a bigger tire until i get an ARB up front? Vote? |
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| Author: | prionic1 [ Tue Jun 14, 2011 4:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 245/75/16's on Moabs - any problems? |
I should also note that I also have a set of 16x8 Moabs to put the new tires on. Also, I don't mean to hijack the thread, but it's essentially the exact same topic. |
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| Author: | tommudd [ Tue Jun 14, 2011 5:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 245/75/16's on Moabs - any problems? |
glider wrote: Ummmm..wasn't 245/75/16 the tires size that originally came mountd on those rims from the factory? If there was a liability issue I'd say that owuld not have happened. Yes it was not the ideal size but Jeep wanted to advertise that they had 8 inch wide wheels and 31 inch tall off road type tires, its what fit their description for the Rubicon |
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| Author: | tommudd [ Tue Jun 14, 2011 6:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 245/75/16's on Moabs - any problems? |
prionic1 wrote: I'm in basically the same boat here... I just popped a tire beyond repair and the others are pretty chewed up from a crappy alignment. So I have to get new tires and an alignment asap... I'm basically looking at getting either the Duratracs OR some Cooper Discoverer STTs... I like the Duratracs because of winter traction and they are a bit cheaper for a 245/75 R16 compared to the bigger cooper but I'm thinking about the STTs because they are available in 265/70 R16... the Duratracs are not... only 265/75 which I think are too big and slightly too heavy for city driving. I have a frankenlift installed and I don't mind doing a wee bit of bumper triming and pounding the pinch welds... I was planning on that anyhow... I do go off road when I get the chance... a few times every couple of months... Should I skip the Coopers and go with the 245/75 Duratracs and wait for a bigger tire until i get an ARB up front? Vote? 245-75s and 265-70s are almost the same height just different width is all 265-75s you'll need to regear as well |
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| Author: | prionic1 [ Tue Jun 14, 2011 7:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 245/75/16's on Moabs - any problems? |
[/quote] 245-75s and 265-70s are almost the same height just different width is all 265-75s you'll need to regear as well[/quote] Yeah, 265/75 are definitely a no... what was he talking about above about rubbing on JBA 4.5 UCAs? I have those in there as well. Any opinions on the Cooper Discoverer STT? I hear equally good and bad on the net...  "they last forever", "they wear out super fast", "they are tough as hell", "they fall apart and chunk"... go figure internets. I know your pretty impressed with the Duratrac Tomm. I read the Review Thread... all 9 pages... haha... I'm just wondering if the benifiets of a wider STT will out weigh the benifiets of the winter rating of the duratracs, or the other way around. I'm not really experienced in off road driving and last weekend I popped my tire on some rocks in the mountains... should have aired down...  The winters here in WA aren't too severe, mostly just rain, but I may drive in snow and ice a few times a year. Trails that I drive on are mostly logging roads and I attempt stuff out of my league that shoot off of them.  They can get pretty muddy and slippery.
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| Author: | long_tall_texan [ Wed Jun 15, 2011 10:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 245/75/16's on Moabs - any problems? |
prionic1, I would suggest a set of these: http://www.treadwright.com/p-40-265-70r ... m-t-d.aspx. They are the size you want and a great tire too. I love mine! Superb traction. |
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| Author: | linewarbr [ Wed Jun 15, 2011 11:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 245/75/16's on Moabs - any problems? |
OK, so no one forsees any fitment problems with either Duratracs or T/A KO's in a 245/75/16 size on 8" wide Moabs. |
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| Author: | long_tall_texan [ Wed Jun 15, 2011 11:42 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 245/75/16's on Moabs - any problems? |
Nope. Or buy the Treadwright Wardens - Same tread pattern of BFG AT KO typically on BFG AT KO casings for a fraction of the cost - Only $86 each! http://www.treadwright.com/p-34-245-75r ... a-t-e.aspx |
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| Author: | linewarbr [ Wed Jun 15, 2011 3:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 245/75/16's on Moabs - any problems? |
Their website says max rim width is 7.5". . . . |
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| Author: | long_tall_texan [ Wed Jun 15, 2011 3:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 245/75/16's on Moabs - any problems? |
However, they are using BFG cores. BFG website says 6.5 - 8.0 rim width for 245/75-16. So it would be fine on Moabs. http://www.bfgoodrichtires.com/tire-sel ... re-details |
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