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Tire questions

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Hello been a while since I posted, van running great and getting ready to change tires. First I was thinking of lifting slightly, but now think it will be ok if I could put taller bigger tires i.e. 5x5 jeep wheels with 255/70 R 18 tires.. will that work on a 2001 AWD . Mostly Traveler/ AWD used to get to fishing locations, no rock climbing, we have no rocks in Louisiana just oyster shells..
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Re: Tire questions

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You should probably read the sticky posts at the top of the offroad and tire sub-forums.

255/70-18 is a 32" tire. So, no, that's not going to fit on a 2001 AWD without a BIG lift and LOTS of trimming of bodywork.
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ok will 245/75/16 tires on 5 x 5 Jeep rims work without lifting? should i just forget and go back to 15s? really would like to go to 16s though.
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Re: Tire questions

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No, again.
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ok ok Thanks just going back to 15's thanks for your definitive answer.
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Re: Tire questions

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spyboy wrote:ok ok Thanks just going back to 15's thanks for your definitive answer.
245/75-16 = 30.5in tire

Again, see the stickies. Big lift, some cutting would be needed.
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You can use the 16's, just use a 215 or 225/70R16 tire with no lift. If you wanted, you could go to a 235/70R16 with a little torsion bar lifting up front and possibly a little light trimming if they hit. The 235's are a 29" tall tire...the max to fit with no lift and minimal trimming.
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Re: Tire questions

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Ok so 2014 Jeep Wrangler Tires & rims include sensors. Specs: 225/75 R 16 8.86x29.3 - should fit and wheels should bolt on eh?
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