What tyre size fit

Post by **dubb** » Thu Oct 16, 2003 7:40 am

Ok guys time for new tyres, can I fit 235/75R 15 muddies on standard or with a 1" body lift or would I need 2"? I want it as stock as possible except for 235/75 muddies. Anyone fitted this size on stock body/suspension and/or will a 1" body lift be enough? I want the same sort of clearance in the gaurds as the stock 225/70R 15.

Post by **Ferwoaza** » Thu Oct 16, 2003 7:59 am

Hmmm...I had 235x75 on with 2" Suspension lift and was no where near rubbing...I'd say its better to do a suspension lift than a body lift as any body lift must be engineered, but you can get a way with a 2" (50mm) lift and not have to get one, also helps with insurance...but if your going the body lift route...I'd say 2" to be safe...and you won't have any issues getting those tyres on the stock rims.

Post by **ShinyDiscoBalls** » Thu Oct 16, 2003 12:08 pm

Ferwoaza wrote:Hmmm...I had 235x75 on with 2" Suspension lift and was no where near rubbing...I'd say its better to do a suspension lift than a body lift as any body lift must be engineered, but you can get a way with a 2" (50mm) lift and not have to get one, also helps with insurance...but if your going the body lift route...I'd say 2" to be safe...and you won't have any issues getting those tyres on the stock rims.

Not altogether true. I believe in NSW you can do a body lift up to 2 or 3 inches without an engineer's certificate.

Post by **Ferwoaza** » Thu Oct 16, 2003 1:09 pm

I don't believe you...I really really don't!!! :finger:

Pretty sure you do, I've got 2" blift on mine, NSW registered..and I'm pretty sure I should have a certificate to go with (not that I do..) :lol:

Trying to find the thread, but I'm quite sure it's been mentioned here somewhere...

Post by **ShinyDiscoBalls** » Thu Oct 16, 2003 1:27 pm

I stand corrected... must have an engineer's certificate for body lift of any kind. Suspension lifts up to 1/3 the manufacturers specifications are ok wothout one (whatever that means). I guess I was told another fairy tale. Damn those pixies!!!

It's got me thinking now if I should do my body lift myself or get it done professionally. Better find out where I can get the engineer's report and chat to them.

Website · Post by **murcod** » Thu Oct 16, 2003 2:28 pm

Dubb, I think it may depend on if you've got a wide track or not as to what size tyres you can fit :?:

Also have you got standard rims - that can make a difference.

I've just got 235/70R15 tyres fitted this morning on 15x7 rims on my narrow track. They fill the guards out very nicely compared to the stock rubber.

I don't know if 235/75 would fit though on mine; I'm going out tonight to find a nice ditch to check if I've got any rubbing or not.

I think Mudpig has got same size wheels as mine with 235/75R15 MTR's and he only had trouble with them touching a mudflap bolt from memory. His is a widetrack.

Website · Post by **murcod** » Thu Oct 16, 2003 7:39 pm

235/70R15 clear no problem. I reckon 235/75 would most likely be OK too on mine at standard height.

It could pay to check your suspension hasn't sagged too if you're not planning on raising it.

Website · Post by **murcod** » Thu Oct 16, 2003 11:24 pm

Here's the rear fully compressed.

Post by **manus** » Fri Oct 17, 2003 4:49 am

murcot 235/75 15 no problem got them on my narrowtrack driving it evrywhere no rubbing only at a mudflat bolt but there is a thing called a hammer to fix that :twisted:

Post by **manus** » Fri Oct 17, 2003 4:50 am

sorry murcod wrong finger on that

Post by **dubb** » Fri Oct 17, 2003 9:41 am

While staying boring standard, I have found a muddie to do the job. Bit narrower but extra grip is ok with me. Hankook RT01 LT215/75R 15
And yes I even have standard rims and narrow track. Just wanna see whats its limits are standard before any major lifting etc. Next move would be the cig dif lock up front.

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