Max Tire Size

JimmyRicky · 08-25-2007, 03:04 AM

Hi there,

New to the forum and undoubtedly this Q has come up previously.

I have a 1999 Jimmy (recently acquired) and want to know what tire size I can run STOCK. I have a beautiful set of 30 x 9.5s from my totalled Jeep and would like to know if they would work w/out rubbing etc.

I'm not opposed to performing a slight body or susp. lift, as I had done w/my xj jeep. I might entertain 31", but think that if I could use the 30s, I'd be happy. Jimmy currently has 245/70/15s.

I'm happy w/the vehicle but have always have reservations as to ground clearance and looks when stock.

Thanks for all feedback, but please - I'm looking for definite information here, not 'should be okay', 'might wanna try' etc, etc..

Thanks!

Joel5992 · 08-26-2007, 07:59 PM

I have 30x9.5's on my '02 and I dont have any rub at all.

JimmyRicky · 08-29-2007, 03:54 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Joel5992

I have 30x9.5's on my '02 and I dont have any rub at all.

Great - thanks for that

gchemist · 09-02-2007, 02:50 AM

4X4?
I have 4X2 Jimmy and 29" tires. They rub!! Can't turn the steering all to one side. A good body roll will scrap the back body flap its loose.
17X8 with 255/60R17

Joel5992 · 09-02-2007, 11:37 PM

Mine is a 4x4. I forgot to point that out.

JimmyRicky · 09-09-2007, 02:41 AM

Mine is a 4x4 - sorry, should have made that clear.

Holeshot · 09-17-2007, 08:52 PM

I've got 31" BFG's AT on my Blazer.

No lift, all I did was take off the fender trim and cut away the fender a bit - only an inch - then put the trim back on.

They have rubbed only 4 times since installed, only on occasions when I've got the wheel cranked fully at a decent speed and I hit something.

I love the look.
The pic in my sig is of when I was running Yokohama Geolander AT's.

They were ass - so I got rid of them.

08-25-2007, 03:04 AM	#1
JimmyRicky Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 3 Location: User is: OffLine	Max Tire Size Hi there, New to the forum and undoubtedly this Q has come up previously. I have a 1999 Jimmy (recently acquired) and want to know what tire size I can run STOCK. I have a beautiful set of 30 x 9.5s from my totalled Jeep and would like to know if they would work w/out rubbing etc. I'm not opposed to performing a slight body or susp. lift, as I had done w/my xj jeep. I might entertain 31", but think that if I could use the 30s, I'd be happy. Jimmy currently has 245/70/15s. I'm happy w/the vehicle but have always have reservations as to ground clearance and looks when stock. Thanks for all feedback, but please - I'm looking for definite information here, not 'should be okay', 'might wanna try' etc, etc.. Thanks!
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08-26-2007, 07:59 PM	#2
Joel5992 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 3 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Max Tire Size I have 30x9.5's on my '02 and I dont have any rub at all.
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08-29-2007, 03:54 AM	#3
JimmyRicky Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 3 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Max Tire Size Quote: Originally Posted by Joel5992 I have 30x9.5's on my '02 and I dont have any rub at all. Great - thanks for that
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09-02-2007, 02:50 AM	#4
gchemist Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 356 Location: Austin User is: OffLine	Re: Max Tire Size 4X4? I have 4X2 Jimmy and 29" tires. They rub!! Can't turn the steering all to one side. A good body roll will scrap the back body flap its loose. 17X8 with 255/60R17
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09-02-2007, 11:37 PM	#5
Joel5992 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 3 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Max Tire Size Mine is a 4x4. I forgot to point that out.
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09-09-2007, 02:41 AM	#6
JimmyRicky Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 3 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Max Tire Size Mine is a 4x4 - sorry, should have made that clear.
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09-17-2007, 08:52 PM	#7
Holeshot Canadian Dictatorship Age: 34 Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 233 Location: Chilliwack, BC, Canada User is: OffLine	Re: Max Tire Size I've got 31" BFG's AT on my Blazer. No lift, all I did was take off the fender trim and cut away the fender a bit - only an inch - then put the trim back on. They have rubbed only 4 times since installed, only on occasions when I've got the wheel cranked fully at a decent speed and I hit something. I love the look. The pic in my sig is of when I was running Yokohama Geolander AT's. They were ass - so I got rid of them. Last edited by Holeshot : 09-17-2007 at 08:53 PM.
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