Tires 265/75-16?

[Harley23]

I am new to this site and have been searching and reading many threads regarding tire sizes. I just bought a 2002 Sport Trac 4x4 and want to upgrade my tires to 265/75-16's. The Chart many refer to says I should be OK with no rubbing, lifts or mods, however, other threads say I would need a lift or tightened torsion bars and shackles, which I don't want to do. I will appreciate anyone who has added this size tire with the stock suspension to let me know either way whether they fit. Thanks.

 

[OffTrac]

It depends on the wear on your torsion bars and leaf packs. If I had to guess, you'll have rubbing with that size without any modifications. You'll definitely rub on the sway bar as I can attest from experience.

Sound like you'll need 265/70R16.

 

[swshawaii]

265/75-16 is 1" larger diameter than 265/70-16. See post #7
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=238632

http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html

 

[MidnightRebel07]

Here's mine at stock height with 265/70/16's, no trimming needed...

and then with a 1.75" t and lift shackles with same tires...

With 75's you'l need to do some trimming but shouldn't need to lift it.

 

[TGtrac05]

If you're fine with trimming, get the 265/75. If not, get the 265/70. But if you ever think you would want to lift in the future get the bigger ones. Looks so much better with that extra inch of sidewall

 

[Harley23]

265/75-16?

Thanks everyone. When you say I would need to do some trimming, do you mean inside the wheel-well or the actual fenders?

 

[MidnightRebel07]

Just the plastic cladding trim. Do a quick search for Lono's trimming how to. Very detailed.

 

[Dan95-5.0]

i went with a set of 265 75 16 and i have no lift. i had to do some trimming but only on the passenger rear inner liner. I used a pair of metal snips to cut it. i rub up front when i go full lock but once i do my lift i should be good

 

[Harley23]

265/75-16?

Thanks everyone for the advice.

 

[Batman27976]

I just put 265/75/16 Kelly Safari TSR's on my '04 with about a one inch TT. No triming needed. Just used a few zip strips to pull back the plastic trim a little. I also added 1.25" spacers in the rear to bring the wheels out. You'll be fine.

 

[mjworks247]

Batman, how do you like the kelly tsr, I've been looking to get a set of those?

 

[Batman27976]

MJ, I've run about a thousand miles on them so far and I really like them. There is some road noise but that's to be expected with such an aggressive tread. They look GREAT on the truck. I went with the 10 ply instead of the 6 so the ride is a bit stiffer. That is mitigated somewhat since I just put new Sensa tracks on all four corners. The links below are to the pics of the tires installed on OEM 16" rims.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/30493722@N08/8498180324/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/30493722@N08/8498180266/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/30493722@N08/8497077283/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/30493722@N08/8498180190/

 

[roamer37]

I have Cooper ATP 265/75R16 on stock wheels with 1.5 inch tt in the front it rubs a bit at full lock.. and a bit in the back have spacers to install when it gets better outside..

 

[JohnnyO]

My old '05 with 265/75's and a TT/shackle lift.

 

[doublerinnys]

I just bought that exact size and have no problem with rubbing. I had already done the TT about a inch and a half to level it out though.

 

[97exploderXLT]

Not that it matters (since its a second gen) but I have 265/75/16's on my 97 eddie and they dont rub at all anywhere. Btw, since your going with that size why not just get a set of 31x10.5-16s. Its the same size. A265/75/16 after standard conversion is 31.6x10.4. And they do make more street friendly all terrains in that size. Just my .02

 

[interscope8]

TT/ SL. No rubbing anywhere, lock to lock.

 

[lukedahusla]

I'm running cooper 265 75 16 mts stock height with zero rub.....gives it a higher ride as well