KJ Liberty tire size upgrade

[Mac070]

Hello I currently have a 2004 Liberty. Have OME 2948 for the rear and 2927 OME springs for the front. Haven't tossed them on yet because my tires are super tiny.
Current size : 215/70/16

What tire size should I run? Will 245/70/16 look too small with OME lift ? Post pictures !!! Thanks in advance.

 

[Luke]

245/75 for reference… you will need to deal with the pinch weld and do a little creative trimming of the plastic in front.

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[u2slow]

245/75R16 has proven to be the practical maximum for me also.

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[lfhoward]

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KK the same. 245/75R16.

 

[allengerdes]

Went with 245/70/17 tires for mine. I have the same OME setup and didn’t have to do any trimming or pounding of the pinch weld.

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[JMichael2006]

I modified the bumper and pinch weld and went with 245/75-18's! I took out the plastic wells and washer bottle. Drove it on Elephant Hill Trail at Moab during EJS! Everyone was impressed. Hemi Wranglers were digging holes and I just eased on up!!

 

[seafish]

Went with 245/70/17 tires for mine. I have the same OME setup and didn’t have to do any trimming or pounding of the pinch weld.

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NEVER seen it before and LOVE the classic Woody look with the black paint… is that an original paint option or something you did custom?

Either way, GREAT looking Libby !!!!

 

[allengerdes]

It was a dealer installed option back in the day.

 

[DefCon2]

I modified the bumper and pinch weld and went with 245/75-18's! I took out the plastic wells and washer bottle. Drove it on Elephant Hill Trail at Moab during EJS! Everyone was impressed. Hemi Wranglers were digging holes and I just eased on up!!

How much lift do you have? You're essentially running 33s, so...

 

[JMichael2006]

How much lift do you have? You're essentially running 33s, so...

2.5" Skyjacker front and rear. The tires measure out at 31.5" tall. I am using an Ironrock rear K member. It made a huge difference in ride over the stock unit.

 

[DefCon2]

Ok, that makes sense. The tire calculator had your diameter at 32.5, which is the diameter as nominal 33s.