Big Tires for BS Badlands

[BSoftRoader]

2022 badlands
1.25” HRG Lift
245/70r17 BFG KO2
Fifteen52 wheels
Rough country nudge bar
Magnaflow dual exhaust
Rhino Rack pioneer platform

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[notabumblebee]

Did you have to cut the pinch welds to fit 245/70/17?

 

[Meanderthal]

2022 badlands
1.25” HRG Lift
245/70r17 BFG KO2
Fifteen52 wheels
Rough country nudge bar

You’ve done exactly what I have planned. Thanks for validating that the bronze wheels look fantastic with the CG.

 

[BSoftRoader]

Did you have to cut the pinch welds to fit 245/70/17?

No cutting, and havnt heard any rubbing, but it’s close.

 

[Warpious]

2022 badlands
1.25” HRG Lift
245/70r17 BFG KO2
Fifteen52 wheels
Rough country nudge bar
Magnaflow dual exhaust
Rhino Rack pioneer platform

That nudge bar doesn't for you to remove the tow hooks, some of the others I've seen do, where does that mount? That build is gorgeous! Probably my favorite so far I've seen!

 

[BSoftRoader]

That nudge bar doesn't for you to remove the tow hooks, some of the others I've seen do, where does that mount? That build is gorgeous! Probably my favorite so far I've seen!

I notched the RC bracket to allow the tow hooks to stay. The nudge bar isn’t really carrying much weight. It’s essentially just cosmetic.

 

[notabumblebee]

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

The video creator said there was no rubbing with the 255's with the stock suspensions. Given the badlands has an inch lift compared to the Big Bend I think they'll fit great.

 

[Bamsi]

The video creator said there was no rubbing with the 255's with the stock suspensions. Given the badlands has an inch lift compared to the Big Bend I think they'll fit great.

To good to be true! Photos!

 

[notabumblebee]

His tires don't look off-road rugged. Makes sense 255's fit with normal commute tires.

I'm not sure I follow, a 30.5 inch tire is a 30.5 inch tire regardless.

 

[notabumblebee]

Some food for thought, the Ford Maverick guys seem to have much more information on tire sizes. Since the BS and Maverick share the same platform with the same ground clearance I think wheel well is probably the same as well.

https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/forum/threads/list-of-larger-aftermarket-all-terrain-tires-sizes-that-will-fit-the-ford-maverick.7776/

Once my 235's get worn down I plan to go with 255/65/17, it'll be awhile but I'll post an update when I get them put on.

 

[Meanderthal]

Some food for thought, the Ford Maverick guys seem to have much more information on tire sizes. Since the BS and Maverick share the same platform with the same ground clearance I think wheel well is probably the same as well.

https://www.mavericktruckclub.com/forum/threads/list-of-larger-aftermarket-all-terrain-tires-sizes-that-will-fit-the-ford-maverick.7776/

Once my 235's get worn down I plan to go with 255/65/17, it'll be awhile but I'll post an update when I get them put on.

I think you are making a big assumption about the wheel wells being the same. The problem on the BS seems to be the weld flange at the back of the wheel well. Some have trimmed that flange but since it has welds in it, that may not be a good idea.

If you are building a mall crawler, the 255/65/17 should be fine. If you are going to go off road and will have the suspension fully articulated, then 245/65/17 seems to be the consensus of the limit with any rubbing/trimming.

When my BS arrives and I’m installing new wheels/tires and the HRG lift kit, I was hoping to do some articulation while it is in the air to take some pictures for reference here. At this point though, I don’t know when that will be.

 

[notabumblebee]

I think you are making a big assumption about the wheel wells being the same. The problem on the BS seems to be the weld flange at the back of the wheel well. Some have trimmed that flange but since it has welds in it, that may not be a good idea.

If you are building a mall crawler, the 255/65/17 should be fine. If you are going to go off road and will have the suspension fully articulated, then 245/65/17 seems to be the consensus of the limit with any rubbing/trimming.

When my BS arrives and I’m installing new wheels/tires and the HRG lift kit, I was hoping to do some articulation while it is in the air to take some pictures for reference here. At this point though, I don’t know when that will be.

You don't think the unibody maverick sharing the same C2 platform and unusual 5x108mm bolt pattern has a similar pitch weld? I wouldn't be surprised if the suspension components were the same.

It's just an observation, not stating a fact that they're the exact same.

I wanted to add spacers to the front to level out the rake but after reading this article, I don't think it's a good idea long term. You can't run a larger tire even with the lift so seems rather pointless for anyone who actually off roads.

I'll stick with my factory BS lift for now I guess.

The Bronco Sport looks a lot cooler with 31-inch tires and a small lift kit, as shown on the concept car above, though a Ford engineer told me he would “never suggest to lift these vehicles.”

https://jalopnik.com/the-2021-ford-bronco-sport-has-everything-it-needs-to-c-1845821988

 

[DAWiens]

Better tire on wet road? Here in the Caribbean we do not have show, but hurricane season and rain. But good enough for ocasional off-roading.

I have 245/65-17 BFG KO2s, no issues on or off road. Had them on before the I installed my lift, and still no issues. Great tire, a little more noise, but great in all conditions. I have also heard good reviews for the Toyo Open Country AT3s.

 

[Bluebaru]

You don't think the unibody maverick sharing the same C2 platform and unusual 5x108mm bolt pattern has a similar pitch weld? I wouldn't be surprised if the suspension components were the same.

It's just an observation, not stating a fact that they're the exact same.

I wanted to add spacers to the front to level out the rake but after reading this article, I don't think it's a good idea long term. You can't run a larger tire even with the lift so seems rather pointless for anyone who actually off roads.

I'll stick with my factory BS lift for now I guess.

The Bronco Sport looks a lot cooler with 31-inch tires and a small lift kit, as shown on the concept car above, though a Ford engineer told me he would “never suggest to lift these vehicles.”

https://jalopnik.com/the-2021-ford-bronco-sport-has-everything-it-needs-to-c-1845821988

My first thought was the same but I stuck my nose in the wheel and Tire section of the maverick forum and there are people there that claim a 255/75/17 tire will clear, with a 2" lift!!! I have speculated that the BS could fit a larger tire, if the wheels could be pushed forward a little. Maybe the Maverick has a different lower control are, that does that?

 

[Meanderthal]

You don't think the unibody maverick sharing the same C2 platform and unusual 5x108mm bolt pattern has a similar pitch weld? I wouldn't be surprised if the suspension components were the same.

It's just an observation, not stating a fact that they're the exact same.

I wanted to add spacers to the front to level out the rake but after reading this article, I don't think it's a good idea long term. You can't run a larger tire even with the lift so seems rather pointless for anyone who actually off roads.

I'll stick with my factory BS lift for now I guess.

The Bronco Sport looks a lot cooler with 31-inch tires and a small lift kit, as shown on the concept car above, though a Ford engineer told me he would “never suggest to lift these vehicles.”

https://jalopnik.com/the-2021-ford-bronco-sport-has-everything-it-needs-to-c-1845821988

I’m just going from what I have read here. People that have gone any bigger than 245/65/17 have some rub and have to mitigate it in some way. That clearance doesn’t change if you have a lift or not, unless it is a mall crawler. If the suspension is never fully articulated, you can put a really big tire on the BS.

I haven’t read through the article yet but I will.

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