255/70 tires on stock six spoke alloy rims

[mindbomb]

After a phone conversation with All-J they claim that I won't be able to mount 265 or 255/70R16 tires on my stock KJ alloy six spoke rims even after installing the 3" OME/Bilstein+JBA top plates/rear isos lift kit as there will be lots of rubbing and my ONLY option is 245/75R16 - but those are almost not available in 4-ply (or at least not the General Grabber AT2 that I wanted).

They said that even pounding the pinch weld won't be enough - maybe they didn't get my description of the wheels I have or some other mistake.

I don't want to spend additional $$ on replacing wheels as it'll throw me out of budget here: the tires run average 150$ per x5 + installation/S&H/taxes and I am close to another grand (on top of 1k$ on lift parts + ~500$ install)

Here's a pic of my truck as it is - you can clearly see the alloy wheels, please let me know if there's some mistake here or if I really can't enjoy my new lift with 265-255/70R16 tires mounted on these wheels?? :icon_cry:

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PS
called a bunch of shops around CA bay area before calling All-J - nobody has an idea about KJs, some even laughed at me "why would you want to lift a jeep liberty?!?!" :****: what a sh!tshow.

 

[tommudd]

The section width and tread width is what will cause you issues with a 255-70-16 on a 7 inch wheel with stock backspacing
YOU could do like some and run spacers which would sit the tire out far enough not to rub
Spidertrax 1.5 inch spacers

 

[rjkj2005]

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265/70/16 on factory 7 inch wheels. Haven't pounded the pinch weld. But will have to when I get the Moab wheels. But Not rubbing it at the moment But at almost full turn the tire sidewall does rub the UCA

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[mindbomb]

Looks good, do the factory 5 spokes wheels has the same backspacing/specs of the 6 spokes I have? Anybody got the specs on those?

I do believe that pounding the pinch weld should be enough not sure why All-J is scaring me.

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265/70/16 on factory 7 inch wheels. Haven't pounded the pinch weld. But will have to when I get the Moab wheels. But Not rubbing it at the moment But at almost full turn the tire sidewall does rub the UCA

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[rjkj2005]

They want to sale more stuff. A

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You should be fine with the 255s. They are a .5 inch shorter and right at a .5 narrower.

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[tommudd]

Looks good, do the factory 5 spokes wheels has the same backspacing/specs of the 6 spokes I have? Anybody got the specs on those?

I do believe that pounding the pinch weld should be enough not sure why All-J is scaring me.

Not scaring you , one of the most knowledgeable places for the KJs . THEY do know what they are talking about
All 16 inch KJ wheels have the same backspacing

 

[mindbomb]

Are those wheels any better than mine? (in terms of back spacing)
dude is selling set for 50$

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/wto/5849574625.html

 

[tommudd]

Are those wheels any better than mine? (in terms of back spacing)
dude is selling set for 50$

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/wto/5849574625.html

NO
cheap stock wheels
throwaways
same width, same backspacing

 

[kejobe]

I have the stock 5 spoke alloys with 265/70/16's. I don't know what lift is on it, was already done when I bought it, but it's about 2.5"-3". I had to beat the pinch welds over and add some weld to the lower control arms where the steering stop is to stop MOST of the rubbing. It still rubs the sway bar at full lock though. I haven't been off-road, but for on-road use I haven't had any problems at all.

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[mindbomb]

Thanks for the insight & info, very lovely looking KJ your got there.
So I think I'd go with P255s + pounding the weld to prevent any rubbing

I have the stock 5 spoke alloys with 265/70/16's. I don't know what lift is on it, was already done when I bought it, but it's about 2.5"-3". I had to beat the pinch welds over and add some weld to the lower control arms where the steering stop is to stop MOST of the rubbing. It still rubs the sway bar at full lock though. I haven't been off-road, but for on-road use I haven't had any problems at all.

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[tommudd]

I have the stock 5 spoke alloys with 265/70/16's. I don't know what lift is on it, was already done when I bought it, but it's about 2.5"-3". I had to beat the pinch welds over and add some weld to the lower control arms where the steering stop is to stop MOST of the rubbing. It still rubs the sway bar at full lock though. I haven't been off-road, but for on-road use I haven't had any problems at all.

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BUT you have spacers on yours, or looks like it anyways . Stock wheels do not sit that far out and even with the flare

 

[tommudd]

Thanks for the insight & info, very lovely looking KJ your got there.
So I think I'd go with P255s + pounding the weld to prevent any rubbing

Slow down a bit there,
find out if he has spacers , since stock wheels don't sit that far out

 

[kejobe]

BUT you have spacers on yours, or looks like it anyways . Stock wheels do not sit that far out and even with the flare

No spacers

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[krisP]

i have 255/70/16 on a 16x7 with 4 inch backspace and with 3+ inches of lift, some trimming and shaping still get rubbing at full turn in reverse with very minor flex......before all the trimming and pushing back there was lots of rubbing

 

[mindbomb]

Will 1.5" spacers help? Because I was thinking of getting those anyway...

Slow down a bit there,
find out if he has spacers , since stock wheels don't sit that far out

 

[tommudd]

Will 1.5" spacers help? Because I was thinking of getting those anyway...

Yes will help, hate spacers but like I stated some use them

 

[tommudd]

No spacers

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Sure looks like you do since stock wheels do not sit out that far

 

[kejobe]

Sure looks like you do since stock wheels do not sit out that far

No sir. The pic is the face of the rotor (where pads rub), the rotor hub, and the wheel hub. It had 235/70 on when I bought it. I'll get more pics today on how both sides sit. Plus try to get some measurements.

Now, it has been in 4 accidents in its lifetime prior to my purchase. Maybe that has helped gain some clearance. :emotions34: Who knows really, but is possible.

 

[dude1116]

Sure looks like you do since stock wheels do not sit out that far

I think it's an illusion from 265/70s on a 7 inch wheel instead of 8. More sidewall bulge.

 

[kejobe]

More pics. I can get more of different angles or whatever. Just let me know.

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