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Old 09-28-2010 | 08:22 AM
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30x9.50 on my '98 rubbed at the bottom of the front flares when turning sharp, more so with passenger(s) in the truck. Also let a dip catch me by surprise and popped one of my rear flares right off.
Prior to the 30's it had 255/70's on it. The fronts would rub lightly on the LCA's when turning sharp.
Old 09-28-2010 | 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Slugger
why did some jeeps even come with a donut spare tire ?
I have no idea. My 01 Sport came with a donut, which is no good for 4x4 even with the stock 225's... I picked up a spare off a Wrangler, 235, and it fits in donut's spot. Still no good for 4x4 with my 31's, but at least it's a little more functional on the highway if needed.
Old 09-28-2010 | 09:34 AM
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Here is mine riding on 235/75R15 Firestone Destination M/Ts - no rubbing at full lock or off-road



Old 09-28-2010 | 11:45 AM
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30x9.50x15 and you wont have any rubbing problems
Old 09-28-2010 | 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by nismo300zr2
im sitting stock, i have 255's in the back, 235's in the front. No rubbing issues.
Old 09-28-2010 | 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Slugger
why did some jeeps even come with a donut spare tire ?
Old 12-15-2010 | 11:12 PM
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bringing this back from the dead..

just bought a set of 16' moabs, not lifting it ( just yet) so im looking at BFG all terrain t/a ko 235.70.16 or 245.70.16

which should i go with?

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Old 12-15-2010 | 11:22 PM
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Originally Posted by truckntractorhick
i hope u dont use 4wd in anything less then mud
the 235 and 255 numbers dont tell the tire height, just the width. the tires could still be the same height depending on whatever the sidewall percentage is.
Old 12-15-2010 | 11:26 PM
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heres my old one with 30/9.5/15's....no lift

this is it with the fenders trimmed
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and without, no rubbing either way.
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Old 12-15-2010 | 11:39 PM
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Originally Posted by N20jeep
heres my old one with 30/9.5/15's....no lift

this is it with the fenders trimmed



and without, no rubbing either way.

So with no rub why did your tire go into the flair. Its right there I can see it!!! Lying is so much easier when you don't show proof that your lying
Old 12-15-2010 | 11:48 PM
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^^haha, I'm running 235/75/R15 BFG A/T KO's, no rubbing issues, but darn close!
Old 12-15-2010 | 11:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Slugger
why did some jeeps even come with a donut spare tire ?
so you could have something to bring to the crusher .. or maybe so you could make your other tires look bigger in pictures
Old 12-15-2010 | 11:50 PM
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Originally Posted by brutalxj
So with no rub why did your tire go into the flair. Its right there I can see it!!! Lying is so much easier when you don't show proof that your lying
are you refering to my flair thats falling off on the passenger side? its like that from when i bought the jeep, the jeep came with no flair originally and i only had a beatup stock flair to put on it. which only had the top bolts holding it on. so it wasnt bolted on at the bottom. which is why it lookes like that... it never rubbed the flairs on 30's
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calm down there skippy.
Old 12-16-2010 | 12:09 AM
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will 30x10.5 on my stock wheels and stock ride rub on anything other than at full lock?
Old 12-16-2010 | 12:10 AM
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Sorry re read what I wrote and kinda sounded like a *ick. And thought you had said 31s



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