Tire size help needed!

Jduv10007

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So i just installed my ome lift and love it. I went 3" all around and now need to figure out what tires fit. I was thinking a 265/75-16 but not sure. I want to go big but whats the biggest that will fit. Thanks all.
 
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A few pictures of the lift. It came out awesome
 

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I think you may want to go a little bigger on a 3" lift - 32" or 33" would be more appropriate IMO. Post some pics when you get them on.
 
I wanted to buy those but wasn't sure if there were going to be to wide. I am going to have to buy them on amazon anything you guys prefer for the deal.
 
I also purchased my tires from amazon and was lucky enough to get them at a good price and free shipping I went with the nitto trail grapplers IMO looks bad ass and performs really great, sadly amazon no longer offers that size with prime, I live in Hawaii and was super shocked, I ordered my wheels and tires on a Sunday by Wednesday they were delivered to my front door
 
I think 285/75r16s or 305/70r16s look the best. The 305s are the same height as the 285s just a smudge wider. I ran 285s on my 3" lift. I did have to use a 1" wheel spacers because they rubbed the upper control arm. IMHO 265s are to small. I ran 265s with no lift.
 
I think 285/75r16s or 305/70r16s look the best. The 305s are the same height as the 285s just a smudge wider. I ran 285s on my 3" lift. I did have to use a 1" wheel spacers because they rubbed the upper control arm. IMHO 265s are to small. I ran 265s with no lift.

Can confirm I have 265 75 R16 on my 2000 with dead suspension, rears are setting on bump stops. (Waiting on a green light for a SS 1.2) front is almost as dead but still has a little travel. No rubbing during normal driving or flat turns either direction even with steering wheel "locked" to each side. Very slight rubbing (like for a second, kinda just a touch and go) when making hard right turns onto a ramp or up a curb.

With a 3inch lift a 265 75 r16 will be too small. Go 285 75 r16. I plan on upgradeing to 285's with my SS 1.2 Kit installed.
 
I had 265/75/16 with the factory suspension. When I upgraded my suspension to a 3in lift the 265's looked to small. I now have 285/75/16 and love them. I have aftermarket upper control arms and no rubbing. The factory control arms will not work with my setup. These tires will rub the factory UCA with out wheel spacers.
 

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How much driving do you do? If you do a lot, I recommend going with the 265/75-16's. Will they look small? I personally don't think so if you go with the right wheel and tire combo.
 
Anyone here of doing an LT255/85R16????
Trying to buy tires right now online. Looking at amazon. Once again reminded how living on a small island in alaska is tough but love it.

Also answer a question from above i drive very little here. Avg speed limit is 35 and i have 20 miles or paved road and about 30 miles of dirt road here. Thanks for all the help
 
Anyone here of doing an LT255/85R16????
Trying to buy tires right now online. Looking at amazon. Once again reminded how living on a small island in alaska is tough but love it.

Also answer a question from above i drive very little here. Avg speed limit is 35 and i have 20 miles or paved road and about 30 miles of dirt road here. Thanks for all the help

Several people are, including myself. 255/85R16's and 255/80R17's are the tire of choice for most overland vehicles. Check out my build for pics.
 
I had 265/75/16 with the factory suspension. When I upgraded my suspension to a 3in lift the 265's looked to small. I now have 285/75/16 and love them. I have aftermarket upper control arms and no rubbing. The factory control arms will not work with my setup. These tires will rub the factory UCA with out wheel spacers.

So I did it. I bought 285/75-16 and they rub on my UCA and now looking for spacers. Anyone know what size spacer I should get and what make. Thanks for the help all.
 

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