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| Author: | ramlebliberty [ Sat Aug 15, 2009 5:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Going for an oddball size |
215/85r15 about a 30.8" diameter 7" wide tire, only thing is I'm sitting stock. So next weekend I'm adding 2 rear isolator on each side and increasing my clevis from 3/8ths to 5/8ths. I should clear them now once I minus the pinchweld but I want to make sure the only rubbing I get is at lock or stuff. The kj has been designated as a dd/beach cruiser anyways so they shouldn't be getting stuffed. I'll make sure to take pics of any problems/fixes I come across along the way. I haven't seen anyone running this size so I'll make it a new option suckas. |
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| Author: | tan's2002kjlimited [ Sat Aug 15, 2009 9:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Going for an oddball size |
ramlebliberty wrote: 215/85r15
You buying new wheels, too? |
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| Author: | ramlebliberty [ Sun Aug 16, 2009 12:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Going for an oddball size |
tan's2002kjlimited wrote: ramlebliberty wrote: 215/85r15 You buying new wheels, too? bought, yea I was going was go with some 245/75 but since I'm only going to be 1" over stock I figured a skinny tire would be easier to fit. And I have very little sag in my springs so we'll see how it works. |
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| Author: | daspes [ Sun Aug 16, 2009 12:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Going for an oddball size |
ramlebliberty wrote: 215/85r15 about a 30.8" diameter 7" wide tire, only thing is I'm sitting stock. So next weekend I'm adding 2 rear isolator on each side and increasing my clevis from 3/8ths to 5/8ths. I should clear them now once I minus the pinchweld but I want to make sure the only rubbing I get is at lock or stuff. The kj has been designated as a dd/beach cruiser anyways so they shouldn't be getting stuffed. I'll make sure to take pics of any problems/fixes I come across along the way. I haven't seen anyone running this size so I'll make it a new option suckas.
Umm, a 215/85/15 is a 29.4" tire... 85% of 215 mm is 182.75 mm Side wall is 182.75 x 2 = 365.5 mm (14.38") 14.38" + 15" is a 29.38" tire... they'll fit no problem even with sagged stock suspension. |
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| Author: | Inc [ Sun Aug 16, 2009 12:43 am ] |
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they come out to 29.4, with a width of 8.5. |
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| Author: | ramlebliberty [ Sun Aug 16, 2009 12:45 am ] |
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Sorry, I don't get paid to type.... 215/85 ( 16 ) |
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| Author: | Inc [ Sun Aug 16, 2009 12:49 am ] |
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Should still be 8.5 wide I think. |
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| Author: | daspes [ Sun Aug 16, 2009 1:06 am ] |
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Inc wrote: Should still be 8.5 wide I think.
Yep 30.4 x 8.5. Just a hair smaller than a 245/75/16. I think that you'll need more than just a clevis lift and extra iso pad with stock suspension. If you are trying to keep it inexpensive, drop the 150 on a Daystar lift. |
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| Author: | STINGN [ Sun Aug 16, 2009 2:30 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Going for an oddball size |
ramlebliberty wrote: tan's2002kjlimited wrote: ramlebliberty wrote: 215/85r15 You buying new wheels, too? bought, yea I was going was go with some 245/75 but since I'm only going to be 1" over stock I figured a skinny tire would be easier to fit. And I have very little sag in my springs so we'll see how it works. ask digger, he has the skinniest tire i have seen 
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| Author: | tan's2002kjlimited [ Sun Aug 16, 2009 11:10 am ] |
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tan's2002kjlimited wrote: ramlebliberty wrote: 215/85r15 You buying new wheels, too? ramlebliberty wrote: Sorry, I don't get paid to type.... 215/85 ( 16 )
That's why I asked, KJs come with 16" wheels. |
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| Author: | Diggerfreek [ Sun Aug 16, 2009 11:40 am ] |
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I still run the stock 225/75r16's..... but they have meat to them 
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| Author: | ramlebliberty [ Mon Aug 17, 2009 11:01 am ] |
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daspes wrote: Inc wrote: Should still be 8.5 wide I think. Yep 30.4 x 8.5. Just a hair smaller than a 245/75/16. I think that you'll need more than just a clevis lift and extra iso pad with stock suspension. If you are trying to keep it inexpensive, drop the 150 on a Daystar lift. funny you speak of that, found out today that my wife got me a daystar lift for my birthday, luckily I was able to change the order on my tires I will now be running 245/75/16's time for a lift party |
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| Author: | Inc [ Mon Aug 17, 2009 11:50 am ] |
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Happy Birthday and problem solved. |
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| Author: | daspes [ Mon Aug 17, 2009 4:16 pm ] |
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ramlebliberty wrote: daspes wrote: Inc wrote: Should still be 8.5 wide I think. Yep 30.4 x 8.5. Just a hair smaller than a 245/75/16. I think that you'll need more than just a clevis lift and extra iso pad with stock suspension. If you are trying to keep it inexpensive, drop the 150 on a Daystar lift. funny you speak of that, found out today that my wife got me a daystar lift for my birthday, luckily I was able to change the order on my tires I will now be running 245/75/16's time for a lift party Most Excellent! |
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