'02 pre-lowered, 2.5" Daystar lift, max tire size?

[Spidey]

Just looking for some opinions. I'll be running the stock 16" wheels for now and I want the most tire I can get without damaging anything. I don't mind the tire sticking out if running spacers will be necessary, and I do not mind cutting or trimming as necessary. I have read that 265/75s will fit with 'moderate' rubbing, I don't mind rubbing as long as nothing will actually be damaged. Whats the general consensus here? I have read, and searched, but was unable to reach a conclusion on my own.

Thanks in advance,

 

[J-Thompson]

265/75 will fit with rubbing but not damaging any thing ,to bad
you will need to bump stop the heck out of the rear to save our rear flairs
and you will probably need wheel spacers
you will need to do some "adjusting" even after all that
oh yeah and you will need to regear to 4.10's ,yes you can do it with 3.73's but it will be a dog on the highway and your MPG's will be for shait
keep in mind that on average a 265/75 is about 1" taller than a 245/75
that means that you gain only 1/2" of ground clearance and ,IIRC, about 1" of width

with the same lift and 245/75's you will have almost no rub issues and no need to regear depending on the shocks you run you may or may not need bump stop spacers in the rear ,with a spacer lift bump stops are needed for the front to avoid over compressing the strut

 

[Spidey]

Thanks a lot for the info, exactly what I was looking for. I think I may just go with the 245/75s. I have found more from searching as well, dunno what I was doing wrong before. I wish there was a write-up for 'maximizing' the Daystar kit, such as a parts list of everything else that is necessary like bump stops, rear isolators, etc but I'll keep looking.

 

[jsc7002]

I have 245/75 and thats what I plan on sticking with until I get my KJ re-geared, but they are a good size

 

[Spidey]

Thanks for the input, I'm fairly certain I'll go with the 245/75s and put the saved money toward a locker for the rear among other things

Thanks again fellas,

 

[501]

I have 255-70-16's on mine and had slight rubbing on the fog covers. A dremal tool made quick work of that though!