only thing different between a 31 inch tire on a 15 inch rim and 31 on a 16 inch is the size of the hole in the middle
16 inch would actually have a small amout less sidewall
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| Author: | warholamo [ Thu Apr 10, 2008 1:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 31" Tires and rim size difference...Clearance? |
I wanted to make sure before I settled on a purchase. I have two sets of wheels, 16" stockers and 15" black steelies. I also have Rusty's 2.5" suspension lift. I'm thinking that using the 31" tires and 16" wheels will place my arms and shock mounts 1/2" higher from the ground than using the 15" wheels. Is this correct? Or will it all depend on the sidewall? Asking rather than diagramming... |
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| Author: | tommudd [ Thu Apr 10, 2008 1:50 pm ] |
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only thing different between a 31 inch tire on a 15 inch rim and 31 on a 16 inch is the size of the hole in the middle 16 inch would actually have a small amout less sidewall
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| Author: | jeepkj02 [ Thu Apr 10, 2008 3:37 pm ] |
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265/70R16 is a 31" Tire vs 31x10.50-15. With the 15" wheel make sure there is enough clearance with the brake calipers. |
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| Author: | john jr [ Thu Apr 10, 2008 6:48 pm ] |
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Mine rub |
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| Author: | InCommando [ Thu Apr 10, 2008 7:34 pm ] |
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Again, makes sure you check the specs for the actual tire in questions. A lot of variations in what is sold as XX"'s. |
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| Author: | jason thompson [ Thu Apr 10, 2008 8:19 pm ] |
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31 X 10.5 R15's on black steelies will not work with a Rustys lift 245/75 R16 on OE wheels will work with OME suspension if you look at say Goodyear MT/R's they are the same OD and the 10.5's are about .75" wider ,IIRC Even a 30 X 9.5 R15 on steelies will rub bad over time with a Rustys lift I some times feel that the 31 X 10.5 R15 on steelies with any lift gets beat into the ground why would any one want to go through the headache? Keep the OE wheels and run a 245/75 tire less rub and less headache oh yeah and LESS MONEY because you do not need to buy rims also if you wheel the 245/75 will hold up better at lower psi as most of them are 10 ply not 6 unless you run a bias ply tire on that 15" rim and good luck finding one that will fit a KJ |
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| Author: | SoDakJeep [ Thu Apr 10, 2008 9:59 pm ] |
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^^^^ um i have 245 75 16 mtr on my renny 16 in 5 spokes.....rustys lift and no problems here.... i have an 05 and the inner fender liner is cut by i still havent pounded down my pinch weld. |
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| Author: | warholamo [ Fri Apr 11, 2008 7:59 am ] |
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jason thompson wrote: Keep the OE wheels and run a 245/75 tire less rub and less headache oh yeah and LESS MONEY because you do not need to buy rims I already have both sets of rims, and am running the steel 15" right now with no issues. Quote: Even a 30 X 9.5 R15 on steelies will rub bad over time with a Rustys lift
How come, and where? I've got 235/75 on now with no rub before the lift. I guess I can't picture another inch causing issues after adding 2+ inches of clearance. |
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| Author: | Guest [ Fri Apr 11, 2008 11:16 am ] |
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war...the backspacing you need on a 15" wheel pushes the wheel further out...which means it makes a bigger arc when steering, which causes your rubbing issues. If all you do is drive straight, then you should be good;) |
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