which size is better?

Guest · **Posted:** Fri Mar 21, 2008 1:07 pm

Jeep Dawg wrote:

ThunderbirdJunkie wrote:

I'm running 245/75-16 10 plies and I'm just as happy with my Jeep's power as I was with 235/70s. I can still light them up on dry pavement, it still merges nicely...it's FINE. just go with a 245/75. don't be a wuss:)

I am not being a wuss. I know how I drive and how I wheel. I use my KJ as my D.D. and going to 245 tires will kill my gas mileage, more then it all ready is a killer.

I think I will be better off going with the 235/75 tire.

I still get about 14/19...and that's with an uncorrected speedo/odo, so probably more like 16/21

jinstall · **Posted:** Sat Mar 22, 2008 5:53 pm

Been running the 245/70/16 with no issues and they stick like glue compared to the 225/75/16. No troubles offroad on on road. They dont roll the sidewall as bad as the 225 either. I do notice a drop in milage and stopping due tot he added weight. Even at 40psi

jeepkj02 · **Posted:** Sat Mar 22, 2008 6:27 pm

Jeep Dawg wrote:

I have seen alot of guys here having to pound down their pinchers to run 245/70

if I went with the 245/70 i may not need to touch the pinchers?

MAN I feel like I am being pulled in all sifferant directions.
If I do not need to touch my pinchers when running 245/70/16 I may go with them then.

Many people run 245/70 STOCK!! You will be able to fit that size with a Frankenlift, without any rubbing issues. I think you can run 245/75 without pounding your pinchweld. You will regret it later if you stick with stock-sized tires.

Guest · **Posted:** Sat Mar 22, 2008 6:30 pm

i'm running 245/75s and haven't touched my pinchweld. it's torn up my inner fender liner at the foglight access holes, but nothin else

jelohead · **Posted:** Sat Mar 22, 2008 9:55 pm

Brian, first of all, whats the big deal to pound over the pinch weld? youre not cutting anything off, which would weaken things horribly, youre simply pushing over the over-hanging metal. second, the whole idea behind the lift is to create ground clearance....going from a 29" tire to a 31" tire will gain you a full inch of clearance UNDER the vehicle! laugh at the rocks that have been laughing at you bro!

Jeep Dawg · **Posted:** Sun Mar 23, 2008 8:43 am

jelohead wrote:

Brian, first of all, whats the big deal to pound over the pinch weld? youre not cutting anything off, which would weaken things horribly, youre simply pushing over the over-hanging metal. second, the whole idea behind the lift is to create ground clearance....going from a 29" tire to a 31" tire will gain you a full inch of clearance UNDER the vehicle! laugh at the rocks that have been laughing at you bro!

I might just pound in the pinchers just to get them out of the way.

Bob, When are ya free to do it for me?
LOL. I will drink and watch you do it.

jelohead · **Posted:** Sun Mar 23, 2008 8:58 am

shout me out on the nextel this week, i'll stop by after work....3:15ish?

Jeep Dawg · **Posted:** Sun Mar 23, 2008 1:10 pm

well I work in NJ and don't get off the clock until 5pm but usally home at 3pm HaHa!
Nice when your boss is in manhattan. LOL

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