Why do folks want to change to the 245 tire? I think they are about 3/4 inch wider. Are they taller also? I see where some of the 245s are rubbing the fenders. Better stability? Softer ride? Just better lookin'? More choices? Seems like 225 tire would get the better mpg, just guessing.
225 to 245 tire change?
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Not to derail from the tire discussion, but what are those screens you have on your windows? I like the privacy!greetings,
here is a tire size comparison calculator for your doodling pleasure. It is what i have used on each of my builds.
I decided to stick with the stock size on our 2017 PM (225/75r16) but put on BFG KO2 all season/all terrain that really make a big difference IMO on handling and looks. With all the wet road conditions i must endure on the Oregon Coast i always side with narrow tires to cut through the standing water (we get ~80" a year rainfall).
Looks fine to me : )
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Because they look so much better. I don't want to look like I'm driving a work van because I'm not. There is a noise increase with any AT tire compared to the HWY tires these vans come with. I have the new BFGs and yes they are louder but my van is very insulated so it's not a big deal. And yes my speedo is off by about 4 mph or so.
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They absolutely will fit no problem, but on a wheel with the stock offset. It's your wheel offset that is causing that clearance issue. There are lots of us that run that exact tire without any clearance issues except some people like me that trim a small plastic section inside the wheel well to give extra clearance for mud and looks. You are not correct stating that that tire won't fit.THEY DON'T FIT 245/75/ r16
had to re-order 225/70/16 ****!uj
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I respectfully disagree. I have the stock offset size. I would have to cut the metal fender to get it to fit. My tire shop guys told me I would be nuts to cut the fender . My 2019 the axle is a little more forward.
here is the 225
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post a pic please! I would love to see what was done and the gap.
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At 3,800 miles, I bought 245 Michelin tires for my 2500 long & tall ProMaster because the original tires were TERRIBLE in mud and wet grass. We live on a ranch and I often have to drive out in the pastures.
I've put about 4,000 miles on the Michelin tires since installation, and they are vastly superior for what I need. I haven't had any rubbing, despite hitting some serious pot holes and carrying modest loads and they are quieter and seem to give a softer ride on highways here, where our speed limits are 80 MPH on some roads.
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I don't mean to argue but it appears from your pictures those wheels are not the stock offset or width.
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yep could be a combination of the rim also....One thing I see, your tire is absolutely perfectly centered into your wheel well. With the 245/75R16 set up I had 1/8" clearance in the front and about 1.5" in the back (if I would remove the mud flap like yours).
Its just a good note to other promaster owners, if you plan on trying this setup DON'T buy your tires on line. If you do and have issues such as mine , It could cost you a great deal of money to ship them back.
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Its just a good note to other promaster owners, if you plan on trying this setup DON'T buy your tires on line. If you do and have issues such as mine , It could cost you a great deal of money to ship them back.
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Mack, My wheels on my Promaster are the Moto metal with the +45 mm offset setup (they required new lugs also). If you try 245 make sure the tires are returnable, Some say it works, but for me it did not (see above). uckly my dealer took them back, he said normally a tire mounted cant be returned , but he said he was going to put the sickers back on and try. This effort cost me an extra $150 in trial an error. live and learn. Try one on the rear first!!!!
BTW I used the Toil on my Transit... They looked great, I had kept the stock tires on it. (see below)
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BTW I used the Toil on my Transit... They looked great, I had kept the stock tires on it. (see below)
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Hightechcoonas, Thanks for the reply and photos. Same offset but that doesn't explain the clearance issue and should still be close to center in the wheelwell. Perhaps the rear suspension has been altered by Winnebago for a softer ride??? Now that I have seen both wheels mounted, I like the Moto Metals better. Where did you buy them?
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Saying the tires fit, I just had to do a little fender trimming.
..... is sort of like saying...
These tires fit on the rim fine, you just have to stretch them a little.
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..... is sort of like saying...
These tires fit on the rim fine, you just have to stretch them a little.
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"Mine fit no problem and with a bit of trimming have lots of space". Trying again.Saying the tires fit, I just had to do a little fender trimming.
..... is sort of like saying...
These tires fit on the rim fine, you just have to stretch them a little.
HTCA - "About the sizing... i will quit talking about them not fitting- try your luck - post your pics"
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OE Nexens are toast. Thinking 245’s, but what do people do for the spare? Since 245’s are more common and often cheaper than 225, it almost covers the cost of the spare! Will it fit? Cuz if I kept the OE 225 spare, running that with 245’s seems like a bad idea.
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