PE

I have searched the archives, etc. and much has been written re. using 255/50/17s on stock rims, but I still do not have a firm understanding of this scenario. I do not wish to employ spacers. I am concerned about rubbing or any other issues brought on by the fact that in most cases (tire brands, styles) the tire height/diameter will be larger than stock 225/55/17 or the comparable 245/50/17.

Can anyone provide empirical evidence - naming tire brand/style where that 255/50/17 tire fit the rim and car with no issues, no spacers needed? I want a bigger tire and I like the selection in this size. Thanks...!

happy allroader

Doesn't tell you everything but gives you an idea of what you get as you change sizes.<ul><li><a href="http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AR4&amp;url=%2Ftires%2FSpec.jsp%3Fmake%3DG oodyear%26amp%3Bmodel%3DWrangler%2BF1%26amp%3Bpart num%3D55VR7WRF1%26amp%3BvehicleSearch%3Dfalse%26am p%3BfromCompare1%3Dyes%26amp%3Bplace%3D9">Goodyear example<

Jim Clark

Stock 225's? I would think no way you could fit 255's on those rims.

allroad'Ed now

A few years back, itacud ran 255/50's on his stock twin spokes and had no problems. And Shtaes did too bu needed 8mm spacers in the front to clear his struts. I just can't remember the different brands they were running. So it depends on the tire itself and how broad the shoulder is. But still a bit too wide for the 7.5" width of the rim.

uber_ar

is within a 2 points of stock. Itacud had 245/50 PS's just like the UBER_AR.

skidmark

front suspension without spacers.

mowog

I would go maybe 235/55 but what advantage is there to going bigger?

PE

Handling and aesthetics (with the big wheel well arches).

skidmark

size winter tires on.

allroad'Ed now

stock 225/55-17 Dunlop M3 snows on stock size 17x7.5 Hartmann reps. Difference- et30 wheel with 15mm spacers.
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