And yet another tire size question 255/70-16

jonrjen · **Joined:** Thu Jun 30, 2011 9:53 pm **Posts:** 60

I know that most say that the 245/75-16 tire will fit with out any issues...or once the suspension settles you may have to beat the pinch weld.

But, does anyone have any experiance running the 255-70-16 tires on the factory wheel (sport edition 4wd)

Thanks

255/70-16 30.06x10.04 diameter, width
245/75-16 30.47x9.65

das4x4 · **Posted:** Thu Jan 26, 2012 1:55 pm

Been running the 255/70's for awhile now. I haven't had any issues with them with maybe the exception of a minor rub at full steering lock. Don't usually find myself in a situation that I need full lock though. Rather do a 2 point turn and save the stress on the hardware. Wheel well clearance is fine front and rear. I'll add that I also have a mild lift since you didn't include that in your post. Here are some older photos of the 255/70's I have. Hope this helps.

jonrjen · **Joined:** Thu Jun 30, 2011 9:53 pm **Posts:** 60

The photos helped a bunch. It looks like at the rocker panel the tires stick out about 1" or so. Am I seeing this correct?

das4x4 · **Posted:** Thu Jan 26, 2012 11:08 pm

yes, at the lowest part of the panels the tires are slightly exposed, but they (the tires) get completely sheilded by the fender bulge as it flares out over them.

This more recent photo has a little better angle to show the bulge of the flares reaching out over the tops of the tires. The sliders kinda block the view of the lower section by the rocker panels though.

Ned Braden · **Joined:** Mon Jan 30, 2012 4:09 pm **Posts:** 9

Put the BFG P255 / 70R16s on my wifes 2011 Renegade months ago and have ZERO problems.

Bmxer524 · **Posted:** Mon Jan 30, 2012 4:36 pm

Ned Braden wrote:

Put the BFG P255 / 70R16s on my wifes 2011 Renegade months ago and have ZERO problems.

Her truck stock?

Ned Braden · **Joined:** Mon Jan 30, 2012 4:09 pm **Posts:** 9

Quote:

Her truck stock?

Completely stock, right down to that new car smell! The speedo is off 2 MPH at 70.

smigelskijk · **Posted:** Tue Jan 31, 2012 2:10 pm

Ned Braden wrote:

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Her truck stock?

Completely stock, right down to that new car smell! The speedo is off 2 MPH at 70.

Do you by chance have any pictures?

Ned Braden · **Joined:** Mon Jan 30, 2012 4:09 pm **Posts:** 9

Quote:

Do you by chance have any pictures?

The Jeep is back at the dealer for a leaky Sky Slider (wind & yes, we are chapped).
I'll be happy to post some when we get it back!

N B

smigelskijk · **Posted:** Tue Jan 31, 2012 11:00 pm

Ned Braden wrote:

Quote:

Do you by chance have any pictures?

The Jeep is back at the dealer for a leaky Sky Slider (wind & yes, we are chapped).
I'll be happy to post some when we get it back!

N B

Also if you don't mind could you tell me what your measuring from center wheel to bottom fender, whenever you get your Jeep back?

musclezmarinara · **Posted:** Sun Feb 05, 2012 11:08 am

i might bump up to the 255 70 duratracs

Ned Braden · **Joined:** Mon Jan 30, 2012 4:09 pm **Posts:** 9

Quote:

Do you by chance have any pictures?

Here:
http://s1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd4 ... view_click

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Also if you don't mind could you tell me what your measuring from center wheel to bottom fender, whenever you get your Jeep back?

Approximate but close.
Front = 15"
Rear = 17"

das4x4 · **Posted:** Mon Feb 06, 2012 8:58 pm

Sharp lookin' KK

smigelskijk · **Posted:** Wed Feb 08, 2012 6:49 pm

well after a long debate i decided to go with the 255/70/16, thanks to this topic, and everyone who had input on this thread, so yea here are some pictures.

alright so what y'all think?

jmarguello · **Posted:** Fri Apr 13, 2012 12:42 pm

Hi smigelskijk!

I wanted to ask you how's your KK running on those tires?

I'm thinking on replacing the stock tires from mine and I'm between the 245/70 and the 255/70 for 16" rims. I haven't figure out which tire I'll settle with because I'm still not set with the size...

Have you had any rubbing issues?

Thanks!

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jonrjen · **Joined:** Thu Jun 30, 2011 9:53 pm **Posts:** 60

I am the OP of this Question, just thought I would update what I went with in the way of tire choice:

I went with the Hankook ATM in 235-75-16 While looking at tire calculators for comparisions of diamentions, it show only less than 1/2" taller and less than 1/2" wider due to the design of the tire It did place a little over an extra 3/4" tread contact with the road surface. Being a stiffer tire with a strong sidewall much improved the ride and steering feel of the KK. And my adding such a small increase in tire size, there is no concern of rubbing now or in the future with out the cost of adding a lift.
I had gotten to the point where I was thinking about selling the KK due to the ride and handling, I'm glad I popped for the tires first....What a difference a little rubber improvment can make!!!!!

cgass · **Posted:** Sun Apr 15, 2012 10:04 am

jonrjen wrote:

I am the OP of this Question, just thought I would update what I went with in the way of tire choice:

I went with the Hankook ATM in 235-75-16 While looking at tire calculators for comparisions of diamentions, it show only less than 1/2" taller and less than 1/2" wider due to the design of the tire It did place a little over an extra 3/4" tread contact with the road surface. Being a stiffer tire with a strong sidewall much improved the ride and steering feel of the KK. And my adding such a small increase in tire size, there is no concern of rubbing now or in the future with out the cost of adding a lift.
I had gotten to the point where I was thinking about selling the KK due to the ride and handling, I'm glad I popped for the tires first....What a difference a little rubber improvment can make!!!!!

My ride improved about the same when I upgraded from the stock tires to the DuraTracs. I just installed my lift and the handling has gotten even better. I've been quite impressed with the handing now. Feels like a completely different vehicle from when I purchased it.

GoodPrepper · **Joined:** Wed Dec 07, 2011 4:29 am **Posts:** 64

jonrjen wrote:

I am the OP of this Question, just thought I would update what I went with in the way of tire choice:

I went with the Hankook ATM in 235-75-16 While looking at tire calculators for comparisions of diamentions, it show only less than 1/2" taller and less than 1/2" wider due to the design of the tire It did place a little over an extra 3/4" tread contact with the road surface. Being a stiffer tire with a strong sidewall much improved the ride and steering feel of the KK. And my adding such a small increase in tire size, there is no concern of rubbing now or in the future with out the cost of adding a lift.
I had gotten to the point where I was thinking about selling the KK due to the ride and handling, I'm glad I popped for the tires first....What a difference a little rubber improvment can make!!!!!

Do you have some pictures? I'd like to go with a slightly larger tire on my KK and am in the same boat as far as how much bigger I can go and still not rub bone stock.

kayadog · **Posted:** Tue May 15, 2012 8:05 am

Are people still pleased with their 255/70r16 choice? Is anyone having problems with this size?

das4x4 · **Posted:** Tue May 15, 2012 6:21 pm

Still satisfied here

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