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tire sizing on 6.5" x 16" wheels

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by modified, Jul 28, 2008.

  1. Jul 28, 2008
    modified

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    does anyone have experience on max width tire to outer dimension one can put on an early CJ or Military (M38A1) without suspension mods or spacers.....

    I am considering replacing NDT's with BF Goodrich LT265/75R16. My concern is the seating of these tires to fit on the orig military stock rims. currently I have 6.5 x 16" NDT mounted...any suggestions.

    I also, I figure I will probably get some tire rub on the frame or leaves. I know the O.D for the BF Goodies are around 30.75" at appx 9" tread width?

    any suggestions would be great !!:beer:
     
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  2. Jul 28, 2008
    windyhill

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    You Should be fine with a 265X75X16.
     
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  3. Jul 28, 2008
    modified

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    failed to mention, the orig military tire set up has inner-tubes. Will I need to retain them for the BF goodies or will they not be needed? thanks :?
     
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  4. Jul 28, 2008
    Patrick

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    You'll still need tubes if you are using the original tube type wheels... The beads won't seal...
     
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  5. Jul 28, 2008
    modified

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    Please forgive my ignorance on the subject of wheels and tires. So basically, I am good to go ?!?!? with the BF's LT265/75R16 on the orig 6.50 x 16" Military rims as long as I retain the orig tubes for the tire swap? pardon the redundancy as I just want to make sure before I drop the cash......:oops:

    thanks all.:beer:
     
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  6. Aug 24, 2008
    jayhawkclint

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    Have you considered a 235/85r16?
     
    jayhawkclint, Aug 24, 2008
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  7. Aug 24, 2008
    Mike C

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    What Clint said. The 235 85 16 is a better choice for the 6.5" rim. You could look at a 255 if you wanted a little taller tire. BFG makes the AT in 235 85 and the MT in 255.
     
    Mike C, Aug 24, 2008
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