Re: Rim + tire Question
It is possible to put any tire on any rim. The question becomes, can I put
the tire and rim combination back onto the vehicle? There is no reason Costco can't put 38s onto your rims, assuming the rims are wide enough or the tires narrow enough. The problem becomes that the backspacing of the rims places the tires too close to the surrounding suspension parts, and the tires rub. You need to check the space between the suspension components and the top of the current tires and decide if there is sufficient space for larger tires. I think you were told earlier that larger tires would rub on the bottoms of the spring mounts because the backspacing is not right. Well, "right" is subjective. In any case, you should be able to easily see and feel any points where the tires and the suspension will strike each other. "Jamie Mello" <carkeyscc@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message news:1191539213.359722.256810@w3g2000hsg.googlegro ups.com... > Oh I just remember I went to costco last week and they said they can > put up to 38's on the rims I have now. Is this true??? Thanks Jamie > > |
Re: Rim + tire Question
It is possible to put any tire on any rim. The question becomes, can I put
the tire and rim combination back onto the vehicle? There is no reason Costco can't put 38s onto your rims, assuming the rims are wide enough or the tires narrow enough. The problem becomes that the backspacing of the rims places the tires too close to the surrounding suspension parts, and the tires rub. You need to check the space between the suspension components and the top of the current tires and decide if there is sufficient space for larger tires. I think you were told earlier that larger tires would rub on the bottoms of the spring mounts because the backspacing is not right. Well, "right" is subjective. In any case, you should be able to easily see and feel any points where the tires and the suspension will strike each other. "Jamie Mello" <carkeyscc@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message news:1191539213.359722.256810@w3g2000hsg.googlegro ups.com... > Oh I just remember I went to costco last week and they said they can > put up to 38's on the rims I have now. Is this true??? Thanks Jamie > > |
Re: Rim + tire Question
It is possible to put any tire on any rim. The question becomes, can I put
the tire and rim combination back onto the vehicle? There is no reason Costco can't put 38s onto your rims, assuming the rims are wide enough or the tires narrow enough. The problem becomes that the backspacing of the rims places the tires too close to the surrounding suspension parts, and the tires rub. You need to check the space between the suspension components and the top of the current tires and decide if there is sufficient space for larger tires. I think you were told earlier that larger tires would rub on the bottoms of the spring mounts because the backspacing is not right. Well, "right" is subjective. In any case, you should be able to easily see and feel any points where the tires and the suspension will strike each other. "Jamie Mello" <carkeyscc@sbcglobal.net> wrote in message news:1191539213.359722.256810@w3g2000hsg.googlegro ups.com... > Oh I just remember I went to costco last week and they said they can > put up to 38's on the rims I have now. Is this true??? Thanks Jamie > > |
Re: Rim + tire Question
On Thu, 04 Oct 2007 16:06:53 -0700, Jamie Mello
<carkeyscc@sbcglobal.net> wrote: >Oh I just remember I went to costco last week and they said they can >put up to 38's on the rims I have now. Is this true??? Thanks Jamie > There are some good, knowledgeable people working at Wal-Mart, Sam's, Costco, etc... but in a lot of cases, the first time some of these "techs" changed a tire is when they began to work there. So please be cauttious and check it out with a reputable shop. |
Re: Rim + tire Question
On Thu, 04 Oct 2007 16:06:53 -0700, Jamie Mello
<carkeyscc@sbcglobal.net> wrote: >Oh I just remember I went to costco last week and they said they can >put up to 38's on the rims I have now. Is this true??? Thanks Jamie > There are some good, knowledgeable people working at Wal-Mart, Sam's, Costco, etc... but in a lot of cases, the first time some of these "techs" changed a tire is when they began to work there. So please be cauttious and check it out with a reputable shop. |
Re: Rim + tire Question
On Thu, 04 Oct 2007 16:06:53 -0700, Jamie Mello
<carkeyscc@sbcglobal.net> wrote: >Oh I just remember I went to costco last week and they said they can >put up to 38's on the rims I have now. Is this true??? Thanks Jamie > There are some good, knowledgeable people working at Wal-Mart, Sam's, Costco, etc... but in a lot of cases, the first time some of these "techs" changed a tire is when they began to work there. So please be cauttious and check it out with a reputable shop. |
Re: Rim + tire Question
On Thu, 04 Oct 2007 16:06:53 -0700, Jamie Mello
<carkeyscc@sbcglobal.net> wrote: >Oh I just remember I went to costco last week and they said they can >put up to 38's on the rims I have now. Is this true??? Thanks Jamie > There are some good, knowledgeable people working at Wal-Mart, Sam's, Costco, etc... but in a lot of cases, the first time some of these "techs" changed a tire is when they began to work there. So please be cauttious and check it out with a reputable shop. |
Re: Rim + tire Question
Ok I was thinking that mike was talking about the tires not fitting on
the rims. So if I get tires that are just as wide as mine I have now it will be ok?????? Thanks Jamie 99 wrangler 31 inch ( soon to be 33's still picking brand) good year mtr tires warn M8000 winch 2.5 lift (soon to be 4 inch lift still picking brand) skyjacker shocks a lot of lights (winch,hood,bumper, wind shield) Even more toys to come Some people have an addiction to drink... Some people have an addiction to drugs.... I just have an addiction to Jeeps and their accessories.... Here are a few pictures of my rig http://s217.photobucket.com/albums/cc222/99_wrangler |
Re: Rim + tire Question
Ok I was thinking that mike was talking about the tires not fitting on
the rims. So if I get tires that are just as wide as mine I have now it will be ok?????? Thanks Jamie 99 wrangler 31 inch ( soon to be 33's still picking brand) good year mtr tires warn M8000 winch 2.5 lift (soon to be 4 inch lift still picking brand) skyjacker shocks a lot of lights (winch,hood,bumper, wind shield) Even more toys to come Some people have an addiction to drink... Some people have an addiction to drugs.... I just have an addiction to Jeeps and their accessories.... Here are a few pictures of my rig http://s217.photobucket.com/albums/cc222/99_wrangler |
Re: Rim + tire Question
Ok I was thinking that mike was talking about the tires not fitting on
the rims. So if I get tires that are just as wide as mine I have now it will be ok?????? Thanks Jamie 99 wrangler 31 inch ( soon to be 33's still picking brand) good year mtr tires warn M8000 winch 2.5 lift (soon to be 4 inch lift still picking brand) skyjacker shocks a lot of lights (winch,hood,bumper, wind shield) Even more toys to come Some people have an addiction to drink... Some people have an addiction to drugs.... I just have an addiction to Jeeps and their accessories.... Here are a few pictures of my rig http://s217.photobucket.com/albums/cc222/99_wrangler |
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