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| Author: | jasonatdimecity [ Mon Jul 02, 2012 1:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | CRD - 245/75-16's or 265/70-16's ? Looking for advice... |
Hi all, Long time lurker (been waiting to rack up the miles and pay off the CRD) who's now looking to do some modifications. I'll be doing the OME/Billstein lift on along with the top plats and clevis lift next. My question is around tire-size... 245/75-16's seem to be more popular on the board vs. 265/70-16's and I'm not sure why that is. Specification wise they're essentially the same thing within a fraction of an inch in the height and width department, so I was wondering if anyone could comment on the usage? If I went with the 245's I'd go with 16x7's w/ 4" of back spacing and if I went with the 265's, 16x8's (not sure on the proper back spacing?) I'm looking to run an A/T tire, so clunky tread won't be an issue for clearance. That said, will I still need to trim the fenders and hammer the pinch weld? As it stands now, there seems to be more available options for 265's and 16x8's and since cost is a major variable I'm exploring this. Thanks for any input you can provide. Also, is there an actual thread that shows lifted KJ's? I've ran across the a couple random pics and a thread about mod's but nothing with just pics of lifted KJ's and their details. Thanks! J |
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| Author: | tommudd [ Mon Jul 02, 2012 6:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: CRD - 245/75-16's or 265/70-16's ? Looking for advice.. |
16X7s with 4 inch backspacing will work for either tire size, don't need 8 inch wheels for 265-70s . You may have to pound over the pinch weld so we've lifted here needed it others didn't and cleared enough I like to pound them over just because ..... There are more choices really in 245-75s the 265-70s and thats why more go that route . You shouldn't have to trim any fenders with proper width wheels etc Lots of pictures everywhere on here from the picture section to other places |
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| Author: | jasonatdimecity [ Tue Jul 03, 2012 9:44 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: CRD - 245/75-16's or 265/70-16's ? Looking for advice.. |
Thank you for the reply! I was actually thinking (but typed) about the 245's and 16x7's having more options. Been researching wheels and tires non-stop for the past few days and my mind is mush! |
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| Author: | ChooChooman74 [ Tue Jul 03, 2012 1:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: CRD - 245/75-16's or 265/70-16's ? Looking for advice.. |
I would like to know what you get and how it works. Are you lifted or stock? Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Tapatalk 2 |
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| Author: | jasonatdimecity [ Tue Jul 03, 2012 1:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: CRD - 245/75-16's or 265/70-16's ? Looking for advice.. |
Will certainly post up pics when complete. I'm not in a major rush. Looking for best pricing on the suspension components now along with a set of used rims that I can blast and powdercoat. |
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| Author: | tjkj2002 [ Tue Jul 03, 2012 2:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: CRD - 245/75-16's or 265/70-16's ? Looking for advice.. |
245/75's will be "E" range tires,much better suited for your CRD.There are only 1 or 2 tires made in the 245/75 size that are not "E" rated tires and one is the Duratrac which can be had in "C" or "E" range.265/70's will be "P" rated tires and not up to any offroading if you plan on going off the pavement. |
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| Author: | ATXKJ [ Tue Jul 03, 2012 8:53 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: CRD - 245/75-16's or 265/70-16's ? Looking for advice.. |
tjkj2002 wrote: 245/75's will be "E" range tires,much better suited for your CRD.There are only 1 or 2 tires made in the 245/75 size that are not "E" rated tires and one is the Duratrac which can be had in "C" or "E" range.265/70's will be "P" rated tires and not up to any offroading if you plan on going off the pavement. x2 and if you want MT's - you won't find them in 265/70/16's AT's yes - not MT's |
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