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Will bigger tire fit rim and not hit wheel well

Discussion in 'Wheels & Tires' started by Pauls Jeep, Nov 30, 2020.

  1. Nov 30, 2020 at 9:04 PM
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    Pauls Jeep

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    I was given brand new. 255 75/R17 tires
    I have 245 65/R17 on it now
    Will the new tires be ok on these rims and will it rub on wheel well?
    Thought I’d ask before I go and measure wheel turned all the way.
    Thanks for your help to a new member
     
    Pauls Jeep, Nov 30, 2020
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  2. Dec 1, 2020 at 8:22 AM
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    Prerunner1982

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    Hello Paul, welcome from Oklahoma.
    The tire would be 1.3" closer to the fender, suspension, etc. It doesn't sound like much but it could cause some issues.
    I am not familiar with 2010 Grand Cherokees, but a small spacer lift or something may not be a bad idea.
    Hopefully someone with more experience with Grand Cherokees will chime in.

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    Prerunner1982, Dec 1, 2020
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  3. Dec 1, 2020 at 9:00 AM
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    Thank you Jon,
    I’m more worried about the width . It has the clearance for the height difference . But a half inch isn’t much diff
     
    Pauls Jeep, Dec 1, 2020
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  4. Dec 1, 2020 at 7:14 PM
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    LYFZGOOD, Dec 1, 2020
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  5. Dec 1, 2020 at 9:09 PM
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    If the concern is only with the width of the new tire, wheel spacers can correct the problem. Just use quality hub-centric bolt-on wheel spacers.
     
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