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| Author: | jonrjen [ Thu Mar 22, 2012 12:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Tire vs clearance vs mud packing vs getting frustrated |
Yea, I don't care for the 225-75-16 stock OEM tires that came on my 2011 KK. I know that from what I have read the 245-75-16 would be the largest tire without adding a lift. Going 245-70-16 would give me width, but remain about the same diamater as the stock 225-75-16 tires. If I go with 235-75-16 I pick up a little diameter and width over the stock tires. Now my question would be one of would I be best off going with either the 235-75-16 or 245-70-16 which would allow for some clearance yet in the fender well to accomidate the build up of mud/clay accumulation. I don't see any rock climbing in my future, but more along the back roads/fire roads type off roading. Also here in Texas we have this nasty stick to everything clay that will hold to a tire like a kid to a sucker. It tends to build up on the tires, if it flys off it will build up in the fender well and hang just a tight. I may have the JBA 2" lift in my future, but this would be more for ride improvements and looks to level out the stance of the KK. If I felt sure that there would be no rubbing with the 245-75-16 with out any cutting or beating the pinch weld in stock suspension configuration I would go this route and keep out of the mud until the JBA was installed. But, the 245-75-16 tire on stock suspension seems to be a crap shoot. |
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| Author: | 04KJcjackson [ Thu Mar 22, 2012 7:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tire vs clearance vs mud packing vs getting frustrated |
I am not to sure about the clearance on a KK. I would think that the 245 70 would have wider slots in the tread pattern so maybe it would work better since you are dealing with mud. |
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| Author: | onegoodpunk [ Thu Mar 22, 2012 8:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tire vs clearance vs mud packing vs getting frustrated |
Im running a 235/75 and they were perfect before my lift now i want to go bigger. I personally think wider tires are good for sand and skinnier for mud thats just my preference though. But the minor difference between the 235/75 and 240/70 wont make a huge difference. |
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| Author: | 04KJcjackson [ Thu Mar 22, 2012 8:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tire vs clearance vs mud packing vs getting frustrated |
Maybe just find a tire that you like and see what sizes are available for that tire |
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| Author: | DirtyKK [ Thu Mar 22, 2012 10:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tire vs clearance vs mud packing vs getting frustrated |
Youre probably not gonna fit 245/75/16 without pounding and molding. The difference in the other two sizes is negligible. Without a lift I would choose a diameter tire closest to stock. You're also not gonna find a tire thatll fit that will sling that sticky mud. If you're gonna stay out of the mud until a lift is installed why not just wait on the tires and do it all at the same time. |
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| Author: | jonrjen [ Sat Mar 24, 2012 4:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Tire vs clearance vs mud packing vs getting frustrated |
OK, ordered, paid, and waiting for them to be delivered to the Discount Tire nearest me on Tuesday. I went with the Hankook ATM in the 235-75-16. My choice was based on the reviews of the tire, the recommendations here on the forum. Size was chosen by being just a hair larger in both diameter and width by about 1/2" each way. And no need for a lift to run this size or worries of tire rub. Plus the price of $112.75 each was pretty hard to beat. Ordered 5 so that I could also replace the spare tire. Thanks for all the help!! |
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