D2 with 2" Rovertym lift Tire Size Question

[Ballah06]

Looking to upgrade to new tires down the road, got BFG ATs (265/75 on 16 rim) on the truck right now. The question is how much bigger can i go without rubbing, and is it worth switching to a smaller steel rim to get more tire under the truck?

 

[ajh]

Will a 15" even fit over the brakes?

 

[rmuller]

15" apparently fits if you remove the dust shield.

 

[LSUDenver]

Check out: http://discoweb.org/tire.htm

285/75-16 would fit, but you might have to trim a little and gearing could become an issue. If you are just looking for more grip, then go a little wider, but not taller.

Check out: http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html for exact tire size comparisons.

 

[pschuler]

I'm running 295/75/16 with 2" of lift on my D2. I have the nitto terra graplers. Gearing has not been an issue and mpg hasn't changed much.

 

[flyfisher11]

I'm running 295/75/16 with 2" of lift on my D2. I have the nitto terra graplers. Gearing has not been an issue and mpg hasn't changed much.

You don't live in the mountains do you?

 

[pschuler]

I go mountain biking and backpacking in West Virginia several times a year and gearing hasn't been an issue. I may have learned to speed up before big climbs to keep my momentum.