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biggest tyre for XL7

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biggest tyre for XL7

Post by jkjeep08 »

HI, I just put a calmini 2.5 lift kit in my XL7 and now i want bigger tyres does anyone know what size i can go up to.
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Re: biggest tyre for XL7

Post by built4thrashing »

If you remove your mud flaps and trim away some plastic inside the wheel arch you can fit 245/75/16. They will rub slightly on the front on full lock but that can be adjusted out with steering stops.
1999 SQ625 Manual Grand Vitara. Lifted, Twin Locked, 31' Extremes, dual Batteries, Winch.
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Re: biggest tyre for XL7

Post by guppy »

I run 245/70 R16's on my GV and they rub on full lock on the chassis and the rears rub on the mud flaps when compressed.

Just remember the bigger you go the more it will affect the gearing... mine is ok a bit doie in 5th gear up hills but other then that ok.
1999 Grand Vitara - Custom 50mm Suspension lift - 50mm body Lift - 245/70 R16 Tyres - future plans Diff lock, Bull bar and Sliders
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Re: biggest tyre for XL7

Post by built4thrashing »

I run 225/75/16 and they measure the same diaas your 245/70/16. Just not as wide. They just touch the chasis on full lock under compression. The next tyres i will be getting will be 245/75/16.
1999 SQ625 Manual Grand Vitara. Lifted, Twin Locked, 31' Extremes, dual Batteries, Winch.
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Re: biggest tyre for XL7

Post by Toecutta »

I used to run 255/70 R16 but like built has said a 31" is it without masses of cutting
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