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Tires: 205's a bad idea?

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Old 03-08-2011 | 06:30 PM
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So, the Jeep came stock with 215's. Currently has 225's on it. My brothers truck died and if he doesn't fix it said that he will give me his 205 A/T. Current tires on the Jeep have maybe 5,000 miles left on them.
Should I take up the offer? 205's be ok still? Will no be doing any mudding, and seems like the snow is over with.

Jeep is Full-Time 4x4.


I could maybe always take the front 215's off my truck, and put them in the back of the Jeep. So both my truck and jeep could have 215's in rear and 205's up front.
Both have the same brand tires.


Or should I just wait till I get the money, if I get the money, for new FS Destinations A/T?
Old 03-08-2011 | 06:32 PM
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It's never good to mix tire sizes.... Even mixing tread patterns can sometimes cause issues...
Old 03-08-2011 | 06:32 PM
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never run different size tires wile using 4x4 it will cause malfunction of the transfer case keep tire size the same to save your self a head ache
Old 03-08-2011 | 06:32 PM
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dont bother with the 205's and you dont want 2 different size tires on your xj when you have it i 4wd,itll screw up your axles,or atleast it can
Old 03-08-2011 | 06:39 PM
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You cant do it with full time 4x4. Why are you trying to mix and match, put the 205s all around
Old 03-08-2011 | 07:05 PM
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The 205's will be fine, they are listed as one of the stock tire sizes in my owner's manual. (205 or 215 depending on application.) DON'T mix the tire sizes....so not good for the vehicle if it's 4x4.
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