Max tire size for rear door access?

[Grenadiertrialgirl]

Hi all,

Sorry I’m sure this topic has been discussed over and over but I’m really struggling to find my answer.

I currently have 255 70 18’s and I’m wondering if I can run 285 70 18’s and still open and close the rear door without issues?

I got the vehicle because I thought it was a beautiful beast but I am starting to really get into off roading and overlanding in the past year (I love it!). It’s a whole new ball game but I’m learning so much and having a lot of fun.

I’m ready to invest in a new set of larger tires but need that daily access to the the rear doors and I’m hoping y’all can share your experience.

I also want to know if there will be any rubbing in the fender wells when my axles are flexed off road with that size? I have stock suspension currently.

Thanks in advance!!

 

[mcdoogs]

34 real inches in diameter seems to be about the cutoff. For example 285/75/17s (33.9-34.1 depending on which tire) seem to fit with a sliver to spare. A couple of places sell relocation brackets (owl vans and I think agile offroad off the top of my head) so it's not the end of the world if you do get tires slightly too large.

Also there is a diy solution of simply adding washers/spacers to the spare mount stud on the small door side to tilt the spare away from the car just enough to clear the door.

 

[Grenadiertrialgirl]

34 real inches in diameter seems to be about the cutoff. For example 285/75/17s (33.9-34.1 depending on which tire) seem to fit with a sliver to spare. A couple of places sell relocation brackets (owl vans and I think agile offroad off the top of my head) so it's not the end of the world if you do get tires slightly too large.

Also there is a diy solution of simply adding washers/spacers to the spare mount stud on the small door side to tilt the spare away from the car just enough to clear the door.

Thanks so much man! I am gonna go with 34's...I really appreciate the solution as well.