235 85's on a DII?

[Funrover]

I loved this tire on my RRC and am thinking about running it on the wife's rig. Does anyone have pictures, experiences or any comments I am looking to find out what I can. Thanks

 

[DNTL740]

I have wanted to run these tires on my D2, but have been told that they need a 7 inch rim, I have never really done the research, but thats what I was told.

 

[brushogger]

That's what I'm running on P38 steel wheels and I love them. They work great. I put in 2" spring spacers and everything clears and rides just fine.

 

[thospb]

I just put on BFG MT KM2 235/85/16 on P38 steel wheels (16x7). Everyone told me they would fit on stock suspension but I waited until I had my 2" OME installed. The tires still rubbed the front bumper! Not much, I trimmed about 1/2" from the lower corner. Maybe it was the tire I chose. I believe most tires this size are spec'd for 6" - 7.5" rims.
See the pics here
http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/album.php?albumid=870

 

[dstuder]

I ran that size years ago on stock rims. Didn't have any issues but it just didn't look right. 265-75-16 just looks better for the stance of the D2
My 2 cents worth...........

 

[dcarr1971]

Yes they fit. (As other's have stated above.) I'm running BFG AT-KO's in 235/85r16...here is what my truck was looking like just after I put the tires on and then just after adding the 3" TF lift...

With stock suspension and 235/85 tires:

After the lift:

 

[Red90]

... but I waited until I had my 2" OME installed.

Spring lifts do not affect tire clearance......

 

[mongosd2]

Spring lifts do not affect tire clearance......

huh...explain that

 

[franko]

I think what he is talking about is diff or axle clearance,not tire clearance.

 

[mongosd2]

I think what he is talking about is diff or axle clearance,not tire clearance.

huh..again


Spring/shock lift:
increases the LENGTH of the spring, therefore increases the distance from the center of the hub to the wheel well. thus let's you run a larger tire.

Larger tire:
increases the clearance of the bottom of the diff to the ground



waiting for the BS to start flying...

 

[Funrover]

Yes they fit. (As other's have stated above.) I'm running BFG AT-KO's in 235/85r16...here is what my truck was looking like just after I put the tires on and then just after adding the 3" TF lift...

With stock suspension and 235/85 tires:

After the lift:

How do you like the tire on the Rover rims? I would want to use the factory rims. Did you have a lot of troubles with those tires before the lift?

 

[mongosd2]

I fit a 285/75 on a stock D2 alloy with zero issues...You'll be fine using the stock rim

 

[dstuder]

When mounting a 235/85/16 to a stock D2 alloy, you will find that the rim it'self will be more exposed to damage. The best way that I can explain it that the rim and the sidewall will almost be on the same plane. Very little protection compared to a 265/75/16.

 

[mongosd2]

won't be a an issue..I run this size on my 110

 

[dcarr1971]

huh..again


Spring/shock lift:
increases the LENGTH of the spring, therefore increases the distance from the center of the hub to the wheel well. thus let's you run a larger tire.

Larger tire:
increases the clearance of the bottom of the diff to the ground



waiting for the BS to start flying...

x2. This is pretty clearly the case as can been seen in the before and after pictures I posted above...