225 to 245 base model no lift (photos)

[Lincolnwhiskey]

Here is my base model before and after tire upgrade.

still to come:
Window tint
Possible lift or level kit
Nudge bar
Roof rack

225/65r17

245/65r17 Toyo at3

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[Johnperrion]

Here is my base model before and after tire upgrade.

still to come:
Window tint
Possible lift or level kit
Nudge bar
Roof rack

225/65r17

245/65r17 Toyo at3

Looks good! Keep us updated on the rig build!

 

[13MikeH]

No rub issues with 245s in turns or rough bumps? Looks really good. Not obnoxious.

 

[Lincolnwhiskey]

No rub issues with 245s in turns or rough bumps? Looks really good. Not obnoxious.

No rubbing so far I tried different tire angles and under load with no run

 

[GregMG79]

Will dealer fix the speedometer to account for bigger tires?

 

[Osco]

The Yokohama Geolanders I've had for some time on my 04 Escape will go on my Base model BS. I'll stick with what I know and have had time on.
Don't want a noisy heavy tire that eats more fuel or sings on the road.
The 235 Yoko's have almost the same diameter so no speedo variation concerns.
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I see where Ford spec'ed softer springs and stiffer shocks so we can actually take advantage of the additional suspension travel. I've also watched a buddy drive mine while standing near the vehicle.
At full articulation my stock tires get close at certain turn angles. I won't risk any rub or damage issues.
Hope you guys are checking clearance at suspension limits.
I'll go 235 but not 245 as I won't be doing a lift..
Just saying.

 

[Lincolnwhiskey]

The Yokohama Geolanders I've had for some time on my 04 Escape will go on my Base model BS. I'll stick with what I know and have had time on.
Don't want a noisy heavy tire that eats more fuel or sings on the road.
The 235 Yoko's have almost the same diameter so no speedo variation concerns.
,
I see where Ford spec'ed softer springs and stiffer shocks so we can actually take advantage of the additional suspension travel. I've also watched a buddy drive mine while standing near the vehicle.
At full articulation my stock tires get close at certain turn angles. I won't risk any rub or damage issues.
Hope you guys are checking clearance at suspension limits.
I'll go 235 but not 245 as I won't be doing a lift..
Just saying.

I’ll post some photos of the suspension at different compressions when I get back to my home state

 

[Lincolnwhiskey]

Will dealer fix the speedometer to account for bigger tires?

Probably not, I’m not worried about it being 2 off. It would be the same as if you bought a new truck and threw bigger tires on it

 

[Osco]

Probably not, I’m not worried about it being 2 off. It would be the same as if you bought a new truck and threw bigger tires on it

Most tire companies list Revolutions per mile. It might surprise you how close and or far apart various sizes are..
Just saying.

 

[Lincolnwhiskey]

My

Most tire companies list Revolutions per mile. It might surprise you how close and or far apart various sizes are..
Just saying.

point is that it’s not really that far off. There is a calculator that I used and it ranges from 1 to 2.5 mph off at different speeds

 

[Huntyeraws]

My

point is that it’s not really that far off. There is a calculator that I used and it ranges from 1 to 2.5 mph off at different speeds

To see what difference it makes go here and type in your figures. https://tiresize.com/speedometer-calibration/

 

[Hucci]

Here is my base model before and after tire upgrade.

still to come:
Window tint
Possible lift or level kit
Nudge bar
Roof rack

225/65r17

245/65r17 Toyo at3

The stock wheels are 17x7 correct?

 

[Lincolnwhiskey]

The stock wheels are 17x7 correct?

I believe so

 

[Tim XXX]

Rookie question, isn't the 245 the width of the tire? why would that change the actual speed running a wider tire?

 

[Lincolnwhiskey]

Wi

Rookie question, isn't the 245 the width of the tire? why would that change the actual speed running a wider tire?

Width/profile, rim size

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