the 235 fit but touch the front control arms a tad

billy ray wrote:

> Where does Hank live/wheel? His needs might be different than Mike's
> Eastern Ontario mud/snow.
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:439AF045.56AE63E9@sympatico.ca...
> > 235's fit on our XJ in the 15" rim size, BUT....
> >
> > We lost a massive amount of winter traction by going that wide and they
> > do tag the body at full turn.
> >
> > The tag can be fixed with a washer under the steering stop, but the loss
> > of traction is a **** off.
> >
> > Anyone want to trade almost new BFG AT P235/75 R15's for some P225's?
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> > Aug./05 http://www.imagestation.com/album/in...?id=2120343242
> > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> >
> > Hank wrote:
> >>
> >> I just need to know if 235/70R16's (tires) will fit without any rubbing
> >> on a stock XJ who's tires are supposed to be 225/70R16.
> >>
> >> Will they?
> >>
> >> Thanks EXTREMELY
> >>
> >> Hank
> >>
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the 235 fit but touch the front control arms a tad

billy ray wrote:

> Where does Hank live/wheel? His needs might be different than Mike's
> Eastern Ontario mud/snow.
>
> "Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
> news:439AF045.56AE63E9@sympatico.ca...
> > 235's fit on our XJ in the 15" rim size, BUT....
> >
> > We lost a massive amount of winter traction by going that wide and they
> > do tag the body at full turn.
> >
> > The tag can be fixed with a washer under the steering stop, but the loss
> > of traction is a **** off.
> >
> > Anyone want to trade almost new BFG AT P235/75 R15's for some P225's?
> >
> > Mike
> > 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> > 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> > Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> > Aug./05 http://www.imagestation.com/album/in...?id=2120343242
> > (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
> >
> > Hank wrote:
> >>
> >> I just need to know if 235/70R16's (tires) will fit without any rubbing
> >> on a stock XJ who's tires are supposed to be 225/70R16.
> >>
> >> Will they?
> >>
> >> Thanks EXTREMELY
> >>
> >> Hank
> >>
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billy ray wrote:
> No, My thought was to try and determine, with what information I had, what
> type of tire might be best suited for his needs.
>
> Your tire needs and Mike's are different because you run in different
> environments.
>
> I abandoned the idea that I might be enlightened sufficiently to determine
> his needs so I think I will recommend that he consult an experienced Jeeper
> in his area, explain his needs, and ask the local expert for his advise..

Unfortunately, I don't have one of those that I know of. That's why I'm
happy that I have you guys!


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billy ray wrote:
> No, My thought was to try and determine, with what information I had, what
> type of tire might be best suited for his needs.
>
> Your tire needs and Mike's are different because you run in different
> environments.
>
> I abandoned the idea that I might be enlightened sufficiently to determine
> his needs so I think I will recommend that he consult an experienced Jeeper
> in his area, explain his needs, and ask the local expert for his advise..

Unfortunately, I don't have one of those that I know of. That's why I'm
happy that I have you guys!


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billy ray wrote:
> No, My thought was to try and determine, with what information I had, what
> type of tire might be best suited for his needs.
>
> Your tire needs and Mike's are different because you run in different
> environments.
>
> I abandoned the idea that I might be enlightened sufficiently to determine
> his needs so I think I will recommend that he consult an experienced Jeeper
> in his area, explain his needs, and ask the local expert for his advise..

Unfortunately, I don't have one of those that I know of. That's why I'm
happy that I have you guys!


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When I replaced the tires on my WJ earlier this year I had a choice of 225 x
75-16 or 245 x 70 -16 as factory approved sizes.

What are my thoughts now (six months later)? I am happy with the skinnier
tires but I still think I would have preferred the wider ones.


"Hank" <addresschanged@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:A5ydnQnZE7UftwHeRVn-pQ@comcast.com...
> billy ray wrote:
>> No, My thought was to try and determine, with what information I had,
>> what type of tire might be best suited for his needs.
>>
>> Your tire needs and Mike's are different because you run in different
>> environments.
>>
>> I abandoned the idea that I might be enlightened sufficiently to
>> determine his needs so I think I will recommend that he consult an
>> experienced Jeeper in his area, explain his needs, and ask the local
>> expert for his advise..
>
> Unfortunately, I don't have one of those that I know of. That's why I'm
> happy that I have you guys!
>
>
> ---
> avast! Antivirus: Outbound message clean.
> Virus Database (VPS): 0550-0, 12/10/2005
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>
>
>

 

When I replaced the tires on my WJ earlier this year I had a choice of 225 x
75-16 or 245 x 70 -16 as factory approved sizes.

What are my thoughts now (six months later)? I am happy with the skinnier
tires but I still think I would have preferred the wider ones.


"Hank" <addresschanged@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:A5ydnQnZE7UftwHeRVn-pQ@comcast.com...
> billy ray wrote:
>> No, My thought was to try and determine, with what information I had,
>> what type of tire might be best suited for his needs.
>>
>> Your tire needs and Mike's are different because you run in different
>> environments.
>>
>> I abandoned the idea that I might be enlightened sufficiently to
>> determine his needs so I think I will recommend that he consult an
>> experienced Jeeper in his area, explain his needs, and ask the local
>> expert for his advise..
>
> Unfortunately, I don't have one of those that I know of. That's why I'm
> happy that I have you guys!
>
>
> ---
> avast! Antivirus: Outbound message clean.
> Virus Database (VPS): 0550-0, 12/10/2005
> Tested on: 12/11/2005 8:32:55 AM
> avast! - copyright (c) 1988-2005 ALWIL Software.
> http://www.avast.com
>
>
>

 

When I replaced the tires on my WJ earlier this year I had a choice of 225 x
75-16 or 245 x 70 -16 as factory approved sizes.

What are my thoughts now (six months later)? I am happy with the skinnier
tires but I still think I would have preferred the wider ones.


"Hank" <addresschanged@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:A5ydnQnZE7UftwHeRVn-pQ@comcast.com...
> billy ray wrote:
>> No, My thought was to try and determine, with what information I had,
>> what type of tire might be best suited for his needs.
>>
>> Your tire needs and Mike's are different because you run in different
>> environments.
>>
>> I abandoned the idea that I might be enlightened sufficiently to
>> determine his needs so I think I will recommend that he consult an
>> experienced Jeeper in his area, explain his needs, and ask the local
>> expert for his advise..
>
> Unfortunately, I don't have one of those that I know of. That's why I'm
> happy that I have you guys!
>
>
> ---
> avast! Antivirus: Outbound message clean.
> Virus Database (VPS): 0550-0, 12/10/2005
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Where in NJ?
Tomes in Readington

"Hank" <addresschanged@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> billy ray wrote:
> > Where does Hank live/wheel? His needs might be different than Mike's
> > Eastern Ontario mud/snow.
>
> New Jersey. Need them for snow, but we usually don't get any more then
> 12 in max in one snowing.
>
>
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>
>

 

Where in NJ?
Tomes in Readington

"Hank" <addresschanged@nospam.hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:RIidnSk5DZ_G8AbenZ2dnUVZ_sKdnZ2d@comcast.com. ..
> billy ray wrote:
> > Where does Hank live/wheel? His needs might be different than Mike's
> > Eastern Ontario mud/snow.
>
> New Jersey. Need them for snow, but we usually don't get any more then
> 12 in max in one snowing.
>
>
> ---
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> Virus Database (VPS): 0550-0, 12/10/2005
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>
>
>