Tire Size

[Ted21227]

Can I run 31 x 10.5 tires with a stock rim on my 87 Grand Waggy or will they rub? Everything is stock with no lift.

[freeincolorado]

I was running some Chinese built 31's on the stock wheels and they didn't rub to bad, only when the wheels were at full lock and the suspension was flexed. I switched to 31" Mtr Kevlars on 15x8 wheels and they rub like crazy.

[billyj7175]

What backspacing is on the new wheels?

Where does it rub? Those MTR's have a meaty tread that continues down the sidewall. That and the 8" rim makes the setup considerably wider than the setup you had on there before.

I see a lift in your future...don't ya hate it when you HAVE to put a lift on?...haha

[FSJ Guy]

31's rubbed on my stock wheels when I had no lift.

[Brizio]

I'm running 31's and they rub only when I turn all R o L.

[freeincolorado]

Originally Posted by billyj7175

What backspacing is on the new wheels?

Where does it rub? Those MTR's have a meaty tread that continues down the sidewall. That and the 8" rim makes the setup considerably wider than the setup you had on there before.

I see a lift in your future...don't ya hate it when you HAVE to put a lift on?...haha

Backspacing is 3.75" I believe. Probably going to put BJ's 4 inch kit on it later this year.

[twmattox]

FYI, I am fully stock '88 GW. 30x9.5x15 BFG TA/KO do not rub...