255/70/16 on STOCK???

ObiHann · **Posted:** Tue Feb 24, 2009 10:36 pm

So, there 1" taller, and currently there seems to be plenty of room. I know it would be tight, and require a fair bit of trimming, and the pinch weld, but, is it possible? Somebody please say yes

daspes · **Posted:** Tue Feb 24, 2009 10:58 pm

Nope, with trimming, 245/70/16 or 235/75/16 is the largest you can fit with no lift.

ATXKJ · **Posted:** Tue Feb 24, 2009 11:08 pm

It has been done - but don't hit bumps or turn sharp.

(actually you may have more clearance - was your 02 early? before Apr they were an inch taller)

daspes · **Posted:** Tue Feb 24, 2009 11:11 pm

ATXKJ wrote:

It has been done - but don't hit bumps or turn sharp.

(actually you may have more clearance - was your 02 early? before Apr they were an inch taller)

If it was pre lift, maybe, depending upon sagging. After they lowered it.... dunno, on stock rims, with no lift, it is going to be hitting everywhere all the time, definitely not offroadable though I would think. If your on a budget I think it would be better just buying a cheap daystar lift, and the tires you really want, and then upgrading the lift later.

ATXKJ · **Posted:** Tue Feb 24, 2009 11:24 pm

The one's I remember were new 05 CRD's - so 'lowered' but no sag at all - and neither mentioned off-road.

I'd be very concerned that 7 year old springs are riding a lot lower now than when they were new.
a set of OME's would work wonders.

ObiHann · **Posted:** Wed Feb 25, 2009 8:10 am

daspes wrote:

ATXKJ wrote:

It has been done - but don't hit bumps or turn sharp.

(actually you may have more clearance - was your 02 early? before Apr they were an inch taller)

If it was pre lift, maybe, depending upon sagging. After they lowered it.... dunno, on stock rims, with no lift, it is going to be hitting everywhere all the time, definitely not offroadable though I would think. If your on a budget I think it would be better just buying a cheap daystar lift, and the tires you really want, and then upgrading the lift later.

Problem is everyone on here seems to tell me if I get the daystar lift, I need to spend the cash on the extra shocks and struts. I mean, if I could get a daystar and ride it for a year, given the cost of them, I would do that, but if I have to replace shocks and struts its not worth it, I would be better waiting a year or 2 and getting the franky. You know, I'm starting to dislike my Jeep, for the fact that everything in it is complicated, I can't just add a spacer, nothing is cheap and easy :S

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Wed Feb 25, 2009 9:10 am

ObiHann wrote:

daspes wrote:

ATXKJ wrote:

It has been done - but don't hit bumps or turn sharp.

(actually you may have more clearance - was your 02 early? before Apr they were an inch taller)

If it was pre lift, maybe, depending upon sagging. After they lowered it.... dunno, on stock rims, with no lift, it is going to be hitting everywhere all the time, definitely not offroadable though I would think. If your on a budget I think it would be better just buying a cheap daystar lift, and the tires you really want, and then upgrading the lift later.

Problem is everyone on here seems to tell me if I get the daystar lift, I need to spend the cash on the extra shocks and struts. I mean, if I could get a daystar and ride it for a year, given the cost of them, I would do that, but if I have to replace shocks and struts its not worth it, I would be better waiting a year or 2 and getting the franky. You know, I'm starting to dislike my Jeep, for the fact that everything in it is complicated, I can't just add a spacer, nothing is cheap and easy :S

You would need rear shocks,you can still run the fronts still but why since they are most likely shot anyways.Lifting any vehicle is not easy and cost money so it is not unique to just the KJ.

KJ04 · **Posted:** Wed Feb 25, 2009 9:32 am

I think I have a cheap fix solution to fit the 255/70/16's.

Pound your front pinchwelds over and do a 5/8" front clevis lift (equals 1 1/4") and add 2 rubber upper rear isolator pads to each side ( equals 1"). I'm guessing this would give you the little extra boost to clear the tires untill you get your funds together.

Total cost 4 upper iso. pads. Do the work yourself, no labor charge.

ObiHann · **Posted:** Wed Feb 25, 2009 9:39 am

You know, I won't know for sure yet, but, its looking as if my accountant goofed up. I would fire him but... its me

. It seems in one of the monthly spreadsheets, he under-estimated his monthly income for his wife. Its ok, hes new at this whole balancing the books thing, so I wont fire or report him yet. As it turns out, I'm not as broke as I assumed, and, might be able to afford a few toys the next few months after all. I'm not saying I found a bag of gold and am going to boy the premium 2 franky, but, I'm not going to be selling sperm for food stamps either

ObiHann · **Posted:** Wed Feb 25, 2009 6:01 pm

Talking to a local shop thinking I am going to be going with a daystar spacer, stock struts, and skyjacker rear shocks.

Back-n-Black · **Posted:** Wed Feb 25, 2009 6:18 pm

rear shocks Napa part #rr94215

www.napa.com

$55 shipped to my door.

KJ Ash · **Posted:** Fri Feb 27, 2009 1:23 am

I used to have this size tyre on my KJ.
They stuff into the guards really tight but they do stuff, I have ARB Bar so there is some trimming done at the front. Rubbed slightly on sway bar at full lock but no need to worry about that.

They were on stock rims, good size tyre, they look nice and fat.

ObiHann · **Posted:** Mon Mar 02, 2009 9:23 pm

What about 225/75/16? It's aviable in the km2 and is only slightly taller then my current 235/70/16, a bit narrower I believe. Measures to a 29.5", so same as 245/70/16 give or take, right?

tommudd · **Posted:** Mon Mar 02, 2009 10:19 pm

yes a good size for you at the present time, no need to lift and maybe able to go anywhere you ever nee :wink:

d to go

InCommando · **Posted:** Mon Mar 02, 2009 10:52 pm

225/75/16 is the standard size for most years of the KJ, so there are no fitment issues without a lift.

djui5 · **Joined:** Tue Jun 17, 2008 1:38 am **Posts:** 536

daspes wrote:

Nope, with trimming, 245/70/16 or 235/75/16 is the largest you can fit with no lift.

I have 245/75/16's with no lift and no trimming. I get no rub except on the roads when I drop the front into a slight dip. I never get rub on the trails.

ObiHann · **Posted:** Tue Mar 03, 2009 8:30 am

djui5 wrote:

daspes wrote:

Nope, with trimming, 245/70/16 or 235/75/16 is the largest you can fit with no lift.

I have 245/75/16's with no lift and no trimming. I get no rub except on the roads when I drop the front into a slight dip. I never get rub on the trails.

Yikes! Thats a big tire for no lift! According to BFG the KM2 at that size is 30.7", so basically a 31" tire... And no lift, wow. What tire are you runing with that, it must be a street or a at tire, I've been told I cant cram 255/70/16 in stock let alone 245/75/16 lol. Though I do know a guy with that size in a AT/MT, perhaps I can bug him to let me switch for a day LOL.

djui5 · **Joined:** Tue Jun 17, 2008 1:38 am **Posts:** 536

Crap, I meant 245/70/16

They are Silent Armour. Love em.

ObiHann · **Posted:** Thu Mar 05, 2009 8:15 am

djui5 wrote:

Crap, I meant 245/70/16

They are Silent Armour. Love em.

That makes more sense lol. I've heard some good things about those tirs, but I don't expect they are aggressive enough for my trails :cry:

scout · **Posted:** Thu Mar 05, 2009 12:52 pm

I have BFG 235/70 16 KM MTRs on my rig now with no lift. I do get slight rubbing on the pinch weld and a little on the front splash guard as well.

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