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Rob Johnson (Carolinarob)
New Member
Username: Carolinarob

Post Number: 22
Registered: 11-2003
Posted on Wednesday, December 03, 2003 - 07:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Lemme know if these tires require alot of modifications...thanks.
 

jerry d quintana (Exjeeper)
Member
Username: Exjeeper

Post Number: 53
Registered: 02-2003
Posted on Wednesday, December 03, 2003 - 08:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

I have those size tires on my wifes disco, no modifications were needed. I am however thinking of putting a 2 inch just for asthetics and a better breakover angle.
 

Douglas (Snug)
New Member
Username: Snug

Post Number: 34
Registered: 06-2003
Posted on Wednesday, December 03, 2003 - 08:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

I have the same tires on my wifes as well. No mods were needed. I am getting ready to install the OME shocks and springs to inhance the stance a bit.
 

Alan Yim (Alan)
Senior Member
Username: Alan

Post Number: 918
Registered: 09-2002
Posted on Wednesday, December 03, 2003 - 09:05 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

I've heard from some that in off-road situations under full articulation and the tire is completely stuffed, there can be a bit of rubbing so you might want to watch for that.
 

Gabriel Guay (Gearhead)
Member
Username: Gearhead

Post Number: 59
Registered: 04-2002
Posted on Wednesday, December 03, 2003 - 10:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

On road, you should be fine but, 245/75/16 will rub off road. Do the Camel trophy cut and you won't worry about rubbing and it will look better. See Fender cutting in Tech section.

GG
 

Adam Ross (Discodriveradam)
Member
Username: Discodriveradam

Post Number: 121
Registered: 01-2003
Posted on Wednesday, December 03, 2003 - 10:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Had 245/75 for a long time with a 2" lift, just used the fender relocation method in the tech section and never rubbed at all off-road.
 

Nadim Samara (Discodino)
Member
Username: Discodino

Post Number: 149
Registered: 02-2003
Posted on Thursday, December 04, 2003 - 05:24 am:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

have them on my DD with some cutting...flexing without problem. No Lift. Yes sag. :-)

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