Big Bend stock height with BFGoodrich 245/65/17. The beginnings of making this into what I want.

[FirsandFire]

I finally bit the bullet and ordered some new tires. I was planning on keeping the stock size (225/65/17) but the tires I wanted in that size were a load range E and I decided to up it to 245's as that size was a load range D. So far I am real happy with the ride and around town my mileage hasn't been impacted in a noticeable way. I ordered 5 and will update this thread when I tackle how to stuff the matching spare into the factory location.

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[Escape2Bronco]

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[AndyMac204]

looks good!

 

[ESBadlands]

Love the white letters. Looking good

 

[FirsandFire]

Love the white letters. Looking good

Much appreciated! I figured the white letters out would look good with the white paint.

 

[TJD]

I plan on doing this exact thing this weekend. Still trying to figure out how to fit the spare.

 

[FirsandFire]

I plan on doing this exact thing this weekend. Still trying to figure out how to fit the spare.

Do you have the factory tow hitch? If so, the rear tray is taller than the non-tow option. The 245/65/17 fits in the stock location

 

[Jlamorte]

I finally bit the bullet and ordered some new tires. I was planning on keeping the stock size (225/65/17) but the tires I wanted in that size were a load range E and I decided to up it to 245's as that size was a load range D. So far I am real happy with the ride and around town my mileage hasn't been impacted in a noticeable way. I ordered 5 and will update this thread when I tackle how to stuff the matching spare into the factory location.

I finally bit the bullet and ordered some new tires. I was planning on keeping the stock size (225/65/17) but the tires I wanted in that size were a load range E and I decided to up it to 245's as that size was a load range D. So far I am real happy with the ride and around town my mileage hasn't been impacted in a noticeable way. I ordered 5 and will update this thread when I tackle how to stuff the matching spare into the factory location.

looks Good man, did you lift 1.5 or is it still stock height

 

[FirsandFire]

looks Good man, did you lift 1.5 or is it still stock height

Thank you! This is stock height, I’ve been going back and forth over a lift but every inch adds up when loading kayaks, even at 6ft tall haha.

 

[Jlamorte]

Thank you! This is stock height, I’ve been going back and forth over a lift but every inch adds up when loading kayaks, even at 6ft tall haha.

Good to know 245/65 R17 do not rub. Thanks again

 

[RSH]

Looks like a station wagon with knobby tires.
JK.

 

[FirsandFire]

Looks like a station wagon with knobby tires.
JK.

You say that like it's a bad thing! I love me a good wagon.

 

[Escape2Bronco]

Do you have the factory tow hitch? If so, the rear tray is taller than the non-tow option. The 245/65/17 fits in the stock location

That’s a good looking spare tire! Glad to see it fits in rear tray with tow! Thanks for posting!

 

[FirsandFire]

That’s a good looking spare tire! Glad to see it fits in rear tray with tow! Thanks for posting!

It took a little shove to seat it all the way down but it is fully inflated and doesn't squeak from rubbing while driving so I'm very pleased. I was concerned that I'd have to partially deflate the spare and carry a compact compressor but there was no need.

 

[M3H7363]

Looks good. This makes more sense and is more cost effective than the ones that spend the money on a 1.5" lift and put tires on that are no taller than the stock ones. It you're gonna lift it, the tires need to be taller.

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