285/75/16 montero 3rd gen. Might not fit

[jasonsuperb]

I read in multiple threads that 285/17/16 fit the 3rd gen montero fine with no lift. Well I just had my local tire shop mount some bfg ko2s and they told me they didn't feel comfortable with it after mounting the front tire because it has barely has 1/8" clearance when the wheel is turned at both the front fender/ bumper, and rear fender/ lower mud guard area. I had them do it anyway and am planning to see what I need to do to trim those areas. It even seems like with a 1-2" lift you would run into the same issue when turning. Anyone else have this problem? I'll update with how it turns out.


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[Styer]

interested in the outcome as I am trying convince a friend to buy a 3rd gen montero

 

[jasonsuperb]

So the tires do "fit" but when turning they come so close to hitting the inner fender. I can't imagine it wouldn't make contact when turning and flexing and doing all the various off road maneuvers. I would love to hear from some people running this size tire.

I just removed a small lower mud flap and it looks like I'll have to trim the lower part of the front bumper. Well that or switch to 265/75/16 tires.









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[jeep-N-montero]

I'm sure that when many people are not busy with work they will address your concerns.

 

[limp_noodle]

So the tires do "fit" but when turning they come so close to hitting the inner fender. I can't imagine it wouldn't make contact when turning and flexing and doing all the various off road maneuvers. I would love to hear from some people running this size tire.

I just removed a small lower mud flap and it looks like I'll have to trim the lower part of the front bumper. Well that or switch to 265/75/16 tires.

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If you end up switching,let me know. I have some 265/75/16. They're Hankook Dynapro ATMs.

 

[Toasty]

Anyone remember when tire shops wouldn't mount 31's to a Gen 1 Montero?

Just clearance them as you go, they'll fit and since you are full independent suspension it doesn't matter how much of a suspension lift you have the swing is the same so you need to do whatever clearance is necessary with no lift as there is with the available 1.5-2" lift if you plan on using your truck offroad. I suggest you trim the plastic and run the big tires, get wheel spacers if you rub the inner fender or just bash that metal in.

 

[Inyo_man]

They look great!

The clearance issue is a worry, especially if you run chains.

I've stuck to the 265/75/16.
I'm also running an OME suspension.
Since the rig has all four chained up during winter trips, I've always worried about compression clearance with chains if I went with the bigger tire.

 

[earljuic3]

Go try and do a full u-turn


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