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On my transit I also put on the larger BFG T/A KO2s and the tire guys all told me it would not be a big deal to keep the slightly smaller spare for emergencies. Just don’t run it longer than you have to and drive responsibly. It was a great tire for us even in significant snow.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.
We recently got our converted 2019 Promaster. (We’re ready to hit the road!)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.
From what I know there are two methods.Thank you both. I have done a search on the forum and saw that some people trim the fender, so I suppose my question should be are there different ways to do this? Would a body shop do this if I’m not that confident in my mechanic skills or is this usually just done on one’s own? Do people trim and get a lift kit?
I searched the forum and saw the topics hadn’t been discussed in a few years so I was curious if there were any new information or suggestions.
Thank you both for your help and the video!
Hi, do these tires meet the load ratings of the vehicle? I love the idea of a wider tire. thanks.I just switched the oem nexens out for some KO2’s. I went 245 70 and they fit almost like the stock. Maybe a hair bigger, no rubbing. I definitely notice a bit of road noise, but I think it’s more “different” than “bad.”
The original nexens are E and the BFG are D.Hi, do these tires meet the load ratings of the vehicle? I love the idea of a wider tire. thanks.
But how did you find a KO2 245 70 16 that was rated to at least 2,600 lbs/wheel for nonPmetric sizes and 2,900 for Pmetric sizes? Every KO2 I pull up in that size is load rated below the stock wheel's E rating and load capacity. When adding the weight of a build of really any sort is not going to do so well when pushed at highway speed. I could be off here but after perusing this forum today and the past few... it seems like you want an E load wheel and 245/75/16 works for some and doesn't work for others, mainly due to aftermarket rim offset and/or lifts or suspension modifications.245 70’s have no issues.
You have to install the leveling kit to get the tires to fit... What will work for stock 6" rims. Largest size available without modification of wheel wells or other bits and ability to fit snow chains.Yet another install of 245/75r16. Fast forward to the end if you not interested in leveling kit install.
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Not my video.