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Old 03-01-2016, 07:03 PM
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Sorry for asking this but I need a quick answer for a disabled friend on fixed income that needs tires and found a used set of 30x10.50 15s will these fit a stock ZJ?
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I ran 30s on my stock ZJ without any issues.
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Yeah I know the 30's would be ok but what I don't know is the 10.5 part
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You sure they're not 30-9.50-15s?
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Originally Posted by Bustedback
You sure they're not 30-9.50-15s?
The ad she sent me a link to said. 30x10.50 15 but it doesn't matter now she found a set of the same size as stock with less then 300 miles on them for $200. I do thank you for your response!
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Default Recommend me a tire size...

I thought i would "jack" this thread instead of starting a new one.

I have stock 16" 5-y spoke wheels(view my other post for pics. Sorry i cant post pics right now.)

Current tires are near bald, they are 235/70R16.
I have a 3-4" lift, but this is more of a daily, than a trail boss! I was thinking of 28"-30" tires, but what is too wide?
Im not buying grabber tires, just all terrain for the road.

Should i keep the "70R16" or more? I want to keep all 4 tires under $600.

Thanks for the help.
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If you want an opinion, I suggest Cooper Discoverer AT3 245/75R16s. I bought 4 70's mounted and balanced at Dunn Tire for $623 down-the-road. Dunn Tire is a national company, but there may not be a store in your area. The 70's are 29.5" in diameter and I think the 75's are about 31.5". The 245's are about as wide as you'd want to go without scrubbing the fender liners at full lock.

Are you sure they're 16's? I thought 98's had 15's on them.

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Unless he has a TSI model. Those came with 5-spoke 16" rims.


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Okay, any day you didn't learn something is a day wasted.

BTW, are you sure your trans isn't a 42re?

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BTW, are you sure your trans isn't a 42re?
Idk about the tranny. 3speed on the floor and an Overdrive button.

The tire currently installed are 235/70R16



my first Flex!


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Default So what do you think of these tires?

Im on a budget but these seem pretty nice.
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Haven't a clue, but they've been making tires since 1902. I've only had experience with Firestone, Goodyear, BFG, General, and Cooper. AND M&H slicks. Oh...wait! My Camaro came with US Royals on it and they were junk! My Coopers were recommended by guys on the forum and so far I like them. I buy All Terrain tires because I need snow traction and can't afford to take them off for the summer. So far, the Coopers seem to wear the best of the ones I've had.
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