Big Tires for BS Badlands

[Jrl]

Watch the begging of this video, he put 255 on it without a lift on big bend. 55 second in.

If you would, what is total height of tire compared to my 235 65 17 , 29 3/4 is what my 235 are . Thanks great information and video .

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[Mark S.]

They are the tires in the picture.

Ford was quoted in a Car&Driver/Motor Trend article saying the largest tire you can fit on a Badlands or First Edition is a 30.5" tire. 245/65/17 are 29.5", so no need to modify anything if you go with that size.

Do you happen to have a link to that article?

 

[rdc17]

Do you happen to have a link to that article?

Tested: 2021 Ford Bronco Sport Badlands Earns the Bronco Name (caranddriver.com)

In the 7th paragraph

A Ford engineer tells us owners can upgrade to 30.5-inch tires without any clearance problems, but 31s won't fit without increasing the height of the suspension.

 

[DISCOLEG]

If you would, what is total height of tire compared to my 235 65 17 , 29 3/4 is what my 235 are . Thanks great information and video .

From tiresize.com calculator

 

[tburner]

Tested: 2021 Ford Bronco Sport Badlands Earns the Bronco Name (caranddriver.com)

In the 7th paragraph

I'm interpreting that to mean a lift will allow 31" tires. I didn't think the constraint was height, but rather width of the wheel well common to the pinch welds. I'm suspicious.....

 

[Jrl]

From tiresize.com calculator

Thanks, appreciate your time in gathering information . Looks like that 255 might be a bit of a stretch. For a first edition .

 

[DISCOLEG]

Thanks, appreciate your time in gathering information . Looks like that 255 might be a bit of a stretch. For a first edition .

255 without a lift definitely will rub off-road. I'm going to put 245/65/17 KO2s on mine at some point.

 

[Jrl]

255 without a lift definitely will rub off-road. I'm going to put 245/65/17 KO2s on mine at some point.

Same here , thanks again .

 

[Jrl]

Same here , thanks again .

I am going to stick with the falkens

 

[Bamsi]

I'm interpreting that to mean a lift will allow 31" tires. I didn't think the constraint was height, but rather width of the wheel well common to the pinch welds. I'm suspicious.....

I agree with you Tburner. It is stated clearly the BS BL will fit a tire up to 30.5 inches without clearing problems, but with the proper lift will accomodate a 31 incher.

 

[GoatsyBanks]

245/65 Cooper discoverer.
17" KMC Nomads.

Flext the suspension to its max no problems. Some lean going through tight corners at speed. Some loss of acceleration at speed but that's it.
Very happy with the purchase.

 

[tburner]

I agree with you Tburner. It is stated clearly the BS BL will fit a tire up to 30.5 inches without clearing problems, but with the proper lift will accomodate a 31 incher.

Be the trail-blazer, @Bamsi! Get a lift and try to stuff some 31s in there!

 

[CallMeBill]

Just got my 22 Badlands and have been researching new tire/rims combos. Reading thru this post makes me wonder that if I go with the 1.25" HRG lift kit would I be able to go with 265/65/17 tires?
From what tire size comparison site says the Diameter would be 30.6" so may work right? Of course tire revs would make the speed to be off at 70 mph to actual of 73.9 mph.

 

[Bluebaru]

Just got my 22 Badlands and have been researching new tire/rims combos. Reading thru this post makes me wonder that if I go with the 1.25" HRG lift kit would I be able to go with 265/65/17 tires?
From what tire size comparison site says the Diameter would be 30.6" so may work right? Of course tire revs would make the speed to be off at 70 mph to actual of 73.9 mph.

DON'T DO IT! Clearance issues are more than just tire diameter. In your case a 265/65/17, in combination with the increased diameter you're adding a significant increase in width. A terrible combination.

If you want to push the limit get a 245/70/17 and expect to need to cut back the fender liner and trim the pinch weld. Now, if you want to go a little wider and don't mind the same mods, you might want to try a 255/65/17

 

[tburner]

Just got my 22 Badlands and have been researching new tire/rims combos. Reading thru this post makes me wonder that if I go with the 1.25" HRG lift kit would I be able to go with 265/65/17 tires?
From what tire size comparison site says the Diameter would be 30.6" so may work right? Of course tire revs would make the speed to be off at 70 mph to actual of 73.9 mph.

We're all itching to see what the tallest tire is that we can stuff in the wheel well. Take one for the team and find out! But I agree with @Bluebaru:

If you want to push the limit get a 245/70/17 and expect to need to cut back the fender liner and trim the pinch weld.

Adding width will increase interference when turning the wheels.

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