32" tires???

03kjsport · **Posted:** Wed Nov 14, 2007 4:10 pm

i have the chance to get some nice meats for cheap. i have 2.5 inches of lift on a 03 so its not prelowered. will they fit on my libby. i dont mind having to do some trimming or needing to get spacers. the tires are 255/70 dueler A/T's.

daspes · **Posted:** Wed Nov 14, 2007 5:10 pm

If they are 16's, 255/70s are only about a little over 0.5 " taller than stock you shouldn't rub at all.

tommudd · **Posted:** Wed Nov 14, 2007 5:10 pm

If they are 255-70 X16s then they should work no problem. You stated 32 inch tire though so I am confused as the 255-70s are about 30.2 or so. Are you sure about the size? They may rub the pinch weld not sure what lift you have and also may rub some on the sway bar on tight turns. I have them on Moabs and no problems at all

They would be about an inch taller than stock if yours came with 235-70s, not a 1/2 inch

Tom

03kjsport · **Posted:** Wed Nov 14, 2007 5:44 pm

they are actually going on 18'' rims. i know i hate the big rim aswell. however its to late to buy new ones now. the guy who is selling them replied to me that they are 32". i think he is wrong. im gonna search the internet and try to find out for sure. at 200.00 new for all 5 i feel like i gotta get them. thanks yall

03kjsport · **Posted:** Wed Nov 14, 2007 5:46 pm

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Spec.jsp? ... 57SR8ATRHS
i guess he is right they are 32.1".

tommudd · **Posted:** Wed Nov 14, 2007 6:02 pm

so does he have the wheels as well or do you have to buy them? I think you maybe opening a big old can of worms with that one, a 235-85X16 is 31.8 and really fills up the fenders and they would be a bit more narrow than what you want to put on plus if you have to buy rims , gonna be pricey for sure

daspes · **Posted:** Wed Nov 14, 2007 6:03 pm

Not sure if anyone is running that large of a tire with just a 2.5" lift. The 235/85 and 265/75 are both a bit under 32 (31.8 ish) which are the largest I know of that people run with the 2.5" lift, and they require major trimming, and possible relocation of the washer resevoir bottle. Also consider what the back spacing is on the new rim, and where that will put those big meats at.

03kjsport · **Posted:** Wed Nov 14, 2007 6:13 pm

http://www.cardomain.com/profile/lostrenegade
this guy is running 32" with a 2.5 lift.

tommudd · **Posted:** Wed Nov 14, 2007 6:26 pm

I thought he was running 245-75X16s maybe wrong but what I was trying to say was maybe some one can and does run a 32 inch tire but the width of the tire comes into play due to the design of the fenders, also backspacing of the wheels you choose. Almost anything is possible I know tjkj2002 runs I think its a 32 inch but with 7 inch rims and correct backspacing and more narrow than what you are buying. Just be prepared to take out the inner fenders, cut , bend and drive it like its not yours! :wink:

03kjsport · **Posted:** Wed Nov 14, 2007 7:04 pm

thanks.

tommudd · **Posted:** Wed Nov 14, 2007 7:55 pm

OK I dont read well just noticed you have the 18 inch Foose wheels, :oops:

so whats the backspacing on them and the width? It will make a huge difference in how the tire sits in the wheel well

03kjsport · **Posted:** Wed Nov 14, 2007 8:47 pm

4' back space.

03kjsport · **Posted:** Wed Nov 14, 2007 9:00 pm

nope im sorry it has 5 inch Back space.

elephantrider · **Posted:** Fri Nov 16, 2007 5:53 pm

i run a 32" tire on 16" rim, and you'll have to do some trimming.

you can run that size tire, but it sure is big.

Skipperb · **Posted:** Fri Nov 16, 2007 10:31 pm

I have 32" or 265/75/16 coopers and you will have to do some trimming.
If you ever trade it might not be worth it 245/75/16 look just as good and not half the hassle

jnc91 · **Joined:** Mon Jul 11, 2005 3:52 pm **Posts:** 32

Is anyone running 32's with a frankenlift and ARB Front bumper. Does the ARB up front reduce the need to trim?
Jeff

tommudd · **Posted:** Sun Nov 18, 2007 6:51 pm

The ARB reduces the amount a bunch! Most of the rubbing is in the front so all of that is gone with the ARB! :wink:

Still may have some pinch weld/ sway bar if tightly turned but otherwise ...good

elephantrider · **Posted:** Tue Nov 20, 2007 5:59 pm

it reduced the amount of trimming on mine with the arb due to me removing the entire fender flare on the front. :twisted:

the pinch weld will have to be dealt with if you want to run a 32" tire, for sure.

03kjsport · **Posted:** Tue Nov 20, 2007 8:25 pm

anyone use a grinder to deal with the pinch? anyone have pic's of pinch and trim post op?

ATXKJ · **Posted:** Tue Nov 20, 2007 10:06 pm

Do not grind - that weld is part of the body structure - bend it - it'll keep most of the strength.

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