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Type in all your info into this website.Hi guys,
I don't want to turn this post into a "what's the biggest tire I can fit..." kinda thread. Instead, I'm just looking for your opinion and experience to see whether what I have in mind makes sense or not.
I have an MT Black Diamond with the stock steelies. I have Yokohama Geolandars in 285/75/17 with absolutely no mods. Currently, this is what it looks like:
Before I get into what I have in mind, it is important to note that I set my Bronco up to be a car camper, light off-roader, and long road-trip kinda vehicle. The most offroad I will ever do is simple trails like you will see in this video:
I absolutely love my stock steelies and Yokohamas. So I wanted to go one size bigger to 315-70-17 on the stock steelies when I get new Yokohamas in a few months mostly because of the added width. Here is the information I've gathered on this forum so far:
My stock steelies are 7.5 inches wide:
The 315s require a minimum of 7.5
The size difference between what I have (285) and what I want (315) is negligible, except for the width:
Is it safe to assume that the 315s will fit with no problem and I should be able to just get the tires, mount them on my Bronco and drive off? Or is the difference in width going to cause some rubbing on full turn even at no compression?
I would like to keep the stock fender flares as the additional 1/2 inch width will make the tires flush with the flares.
And lastly, assuming what I have in mind would work but not 100%, should I have a basic set of wheel spacers handy when I do the install, just in case as a temporary solution?
If you've read this far, THANK YOU. Your opinion is highly Valuable.
Cheers,
willtheyfit.com. I found this site invaluable.
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