XJ 3" 265/75-r16
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XJ 3" 265/75-r16
I found a set of Rubicon 16" wheels and BFG A/T 265/75-r16. The tires are 50% on two and 75% on other two. With say a Rusty's 3" lift, will it clear for street and very mile offroad? The tires are a little bigger than I want, but it's a good deal.
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My old 96 XJ had a 3.5" lift that had settled to about 3" and I had Mickey Thompson Classic lock 16" wheels with 265/75/r16 tires on it. Before the lift settled, it only rubbed on the back of the fenders in the wheel wells in front of the rockers and only if I hit a bump while turning hard. As it settled it got a little worse in the same spot and also started hitting the front of the fender flares. It only ever hit plastic in the fenders, and was nothing a little trimming didn't solve.
My friend has a 2000 XJ and with a RC 3.5" lift, he was hitting his lower control arms at full turn with stock 16" rims and ATs. Nothing a small adjustment to the steering stops (or wheel spacers, etc.) wouldn't solve.
It's different for a lot of vehicles depending on what setup you have, so to know for sure you'd have to put them on and drive/flex it. I'd guess that if they rubbed, it'd be minor and probably only require minimal trimming if anything.
One thing to think about is that with 265/75/16's, which is about 31.9 or 32" tires, I wanted new gears since it was sluggish on hills and slow to accelerate. I now have 31s on my 99XJ with 3.55 gears (which is noticeably better than the old setup I had) and when I go to bigger tires I'll definitely be re-gearing. I'd say spend a little more and go with 31s unless you plan on doing gears and trimming, but that's just because being under-geared really bothered me.
My friend has a 2000 XJ and with a RC 3.5" lift, he was hitting his lower control arms at full turn with stock 16" rims and ATs. Nothing a small adjustment to the steering stops (or wheel spacers, etc.) wouldn't solve.
It's different for a lot of vehicles depending on what setup you have, so to know for sure you'd have to put them on and drive/flex it. I'd guess that if they rubbed, it'd be minor and probably only require minimal trimming if anything.
One thing to think about is that with 265/75/16's, which is about 31.9 or 32" tires, I wanted new gears since it was sluggish on hills and slow to accelerate. I now have 31s on my 99XJ with 3.55 gears (which is noticeably better than the old setup I had) and when I go to bigger tires I'll definitely be re-gearing. I'd say spend a little more and go with 31s unless you plan on doing gears and trimming, but that's just because being under-geared really bothered me.
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Hmmmm I'm a little concerned. They're $350 for Rubicon Wheels and those tires. I really don't want oversized. Any possibility of trading someone for a set of 31's?
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Here in Colorado there's a lot of wheelin' enthusiasts, and that's not really a bad price for just those wheels alone without tires! Make sure to check the bolt hole pattern - the rubicon wheels came in 5 on 4.5 and 5 on 5 I think. They switched it when they came out with the JK if I'm not mistaken so there are two different kinds of Rubicon wheels. The 5 on 4.5 are a lot harder to find where I am. I saw a set of 4 rims going for $400 - and they're gone now.
Maybe your could get the set, keep the rims and sell the 32" tires to help pay for a new set in the size you really want? Definitely check the bolt pattern though, otherwise you might need adapters if they're 5 on 5".
Maybe your could get the set, keep the rims and sell the 32" tires to help pay for a new set in the size you really want? Definitely check the bolt pattern though, otherwise you might need adapters if they're 5 on 5".
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Here in Colorado there's a lot of wheelin' enthusiasts, and that's not really a bad price for just those wheels alone without tires! Make sure to check the bolt hole pattern - the rubicon wheels came in 5 on 4.5 and 5 on 5 I think. They switched it when they came out with the JK if I'm not mistaken so there are two different kinds of Rubicon wheels. The 5 on 4.5 are a lot harder to find where I am. I saw a set of 4 rims going for $400 - and they're gone now.
Maybe your could get the set, keep the rims and sell the 32" tires to help pay for a new set in the size you really want? Definitely check the bolt pattern though, otherwise you might need adapters if they're 5 on 5".
Maybe your could get the set, keep the rims and sell the 32" tires to help pay for a new set in the size you really want? Definitely check the bolt pattern though, otherwise you might need adapters if they're 5 on 5".
Any idea what the tires are worth with half life left? I may just get them anyway as it seems like a good enough deal. I don't think I want that big of a tire.
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[QUOTE=shank0668;2495520]I do believe all 16" Rubicon wheels are 5x4.5, but I'll check. QUOTE]
Changed to 5 on 5 in '07. here in the South a set of 5 on 4.5 runs a premium. I could get aftermarket rims cheaper.
That's a good price and if there are good tread left why not? just a quick adjustment/slight trimming and you're set.
Changed to 5 on 5 in '07. here in the South a set of 5 on 4.5 runs a premium. I could get aftermarket rims cheaper.
That's a good price and if there are good tread left why not? just a quick adjustment/slight trimming and you're set.
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Well a 265/75/16 equates to a 31.6/10.4/16. Thats about most company's 32" tire size. It might be a little tight on a 3" lift. But most lifts run a little taller than advertised price, most settle but still. You might be ok driving on the street but goin offroad you're gonna rub on your flares and front endcaps.
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Alright thanks for the advice! I'm going to get them Sunday. I may try to sell the tires.
I think I'll try to locate a set of 245/75-R16's and run a 2 inch lift. I like the lower sitting better.
I think I'll try to locate a set of 245/75-R16's and run a 2 inch lift. I like the lower sitting better.
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Go for it, it's a good deal and a great size. With proper bump stops, you will have no issues.
I have rubicon wheels with this size tires and a 4.5" lift, and love it. You can always add coil spacers and shackles for a bit more clearance...
I have rubicon wheels with this size tires and a 4.5" lift, and love it. You can always add coil spacers and shackles for a bit more clearance...
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The photo in the daylight is the rear fender with 265/75/16 no lift no cuts...darker photo with the flare still on is the front fender with no lift 265/75/16 the picture with the snorkel coming out is a representation of what would need to be done in order to clear the 265/75/16 tires with no lift and no spacers. Hopefully this helped.
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Just need to screw the inner fender well back in and clean up the burrs but this is a 265/75/16 no lift on a stock 1996 jeep cherokee, i followed the flare lines and it turned out pretty well
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I run 255/70/16 with a 2" lift, and they only rubbed on the stock LCA, until I replaced them with adjustable, which being tubular, give you an extra 1/2" at least
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