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Old Feb 14, 2013 | 02:46 AM
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Tire question for ya's, are the stock tires of P235/75/15, much different than the 30x9.5's? I'm looking to get new tires but want a little bigger than stock, cone spring, I will be on the beach, looking for an A/T, it's mostly a DD but will be offload in the summer, thanks for any help
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Old Feb 14, 2013 | 07:42 AM
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30x9.5s are a little bigger then stock but fit perfectly with no mods... That's what I run on my jeep with no problems I also recommend that tire size as well
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Old Feb 14, 2013 | 01:01 PM
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That's how I bought the jeep, I guess there isn't a size in between? Just thinking about mpg lol I have a little rub when I max out the wheel to the left, maybe a wheel alignment will fix that?
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 10:49 AM
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Going to a smaller tire really will not save you a noticeable difference in gas mileage hope that makes you feel better
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 12:09 PM
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Going to a smaller tire really will not save you a noticeable difference in gas mileage hope that makes you feel better
Yes it does lol I'll stick with what I have and just get new
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 12:22 PM
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Thank you
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 12:26 PM
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Yes it does lol I'll stick with what I have and just get new
From a 225 to a 30 it does not... I have had both...
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 01:55 PM
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The 235/75R15's you have now are already bigger than stock. That's what I'm running on mine for now. And a 30" tire is only about an inch taller, you shouldnt have any difference in mpg going to 30's if you want.
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 03:18 PM
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I have the 30 x9.5's now, that's how I bought it, I'll just stick with them
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 03:31 PM
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There's a sticker on the door pillar that tells u stock tire size.
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 04:20 PM
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I know what the tire size is, was just wondering if there would be a difference in mpg if I went back to stock
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Old Feb 15, 2013 | 04:54 PM
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Were 235/75/15 stock? Adding a taller (than stock) tire is somewhat like riding a 10 speed bicycle in a higher gear all the time......it's harder (for the rider/motor) to pedal a higher gear (taller tire).....more energy required to maintain X speed. Usually, more energy expended means less mpg.
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Old Feb 18, 2013 | 07:32 AM
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I'm currently running 235's, stock is 215. I need new tires & I'm wondering if the wheels on now are stock or aftermarket. If they're stock, then I'm likely going to use 215's, but if aftermarket I don't know if 215's will fit.

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They are stock... Your jeep is not going to ride as good on the smaller tires just a FYI... And not handle as well might even feel top heavy but good luck and what most do not realize all jeep have the same tire sticker on the door the window sticker or build sheet will tell you the tire size that your jeep actually came with
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Old Feb 18, 2013 | 08:40 AM
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So would my VIN give that info?

Nevermind, it does. Used the site's VIN decoder to get the actual stock size. Thanks for the tip.

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