ordering a set of KM2...help on the size

Topan · **Posted:** Tue Feb 07, 2012 2:00 pm

Am about to order a new set of 5 Bridgestone KM2 in replacement of my worn out Duratracs. I am Frankenlifted (2.5 in , i guess) . I want the max clearance. Can you confirm that i can go for 245 75 R16 without rubbing ?
Thanks.

Topan · **Posted:** Wed Feb 08, 2012 3:15 am

I may have found some answers at
viewtopic.php?f=5&t=54955&p=613915&hilit=tire+fitting#p613915

As I was planning of getting to 245 75 16, and that mount them on rims with less backspacing ( pushing the tire more outside ) than the stock rims, I may have serious rubbing when turning. Moreover, I intend to use the KM2 for serious off road, and don't want to imagine the mess when turning the tires full of mud....
So for the time being I think I will go for 235 75 16 to give more space when turning. Any input ?... :banghead:

Pippobug · **Posted:** Wed Feb 08, 2012 6:40 am

Topan,

you should be able to fit 245/75R16 KM2 without any rubbing at all. I have them on mine and don't get rubbing agains pinch weld a bit against the front swaybar, but nothing too bad. I have stock alloy rims with no extra back spacing. My KJ sits at 22 in high same as your more or less.

Fil.

Topan · **Posted:** Wed Feb 08, 2012 12:11 pm

hi Fil
you may be right and 235 sounded skinny to me, so i ordered the 245 75R16. I will try to mount them first on my off-road steel rims that have a bit of backspacing. If that rubbs too much, i will mount them on my alloy stock rim, and this should be ok, then.

Hope i will be ready for the "Pistes des Lions" (organised by Amada) in March with these new shoes !!
I had Duratracs before, i loved the tires as far as I was staying away from mud...

cheers !

ordering a set of KM2...help on the size

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