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Old Dec 4, 2024 | 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Ronin Defender
Crazy how so many are dazed and confused ..

BFG 305/50/20 ..no-lift zero rub on stock 20" wheels

No lift, but are you running spacers to make them work and not rub?
 
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Old Dec 5, 2024 | 08:03 AM
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Small request from a newb here - but would it be possible for people to post whether they are on air suspension or coils when they post their tire/wheel size? I am completely and entirely confused on what will work on my poverty-spec SE with coils.
 
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Old Dec 5, 2024 | 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by H1Tad
Small request from a newb here - but would it be possible for people to post whether they are on air suspension or coils when they post their tire/wheel size? I am completely and entirely confused on what will work on my poverty-spec SE with coils.
Confusion. Be gone!

Less rub issues with coils as standard rig on coils is riding higher than normal ride height is on air suspension.
Most rub issues, if present ,will be noted in access mode. Not applicable with coils.

As this is the no lift thread, if it fits on air it will fit more comfortably on coils.

Coils is comparable to air suspension with a 1" lift. Not exactly the same but darn close.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2024 | 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Dave's Defender
Looks pretty tough now with Black Rhino 18's and KO3's


275/70/R18
Any rubbing on that size tire?
 
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Old Dec 19, 2024 | 10:49 PM
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Originally Posted by v35
Any rubbing on that size tire?
None, just did a week offroad and even at normal height there's no rubbing 👍
 
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Old Dec 20, 2024 | 02:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Dave's Defender
None, just did a week offroad and even at normal height there's no rubbing 👍
You will get far more clearance with the aftermarket steel front bumper than with an OEM setup

I reckon there is no chance whatsoever a 33” tire is fitting without a small lift or a trim, especially on those ET +25 wheels.

I run 32,6” KO2 and there is zero room to spare in access height. ET +29 rims.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2024 | 08:13 PM
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Originally Posted by GavinC
You will get far more clearance with the aftermarket steel front bumper than with an OEM setup

I reckon there is no chance whatsoever a 33” tire is fitting without a small lift or a trim, especially on those ET +25 wheels.

I run 32,6” KO2 and there is zero room to spare in access height. ET +29 rims.
Those KO3's are 33.2" so I think that slightly narrower but bigger sidewall size fits no drama's,, at access height it only rubs on full lock.

And yes they have to tilt the coolers to fit the roo bar so there's more room straight away that's why I got it "2 birds 1 stone" kinda thing
 
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Old Dec 22, 2024 | 09:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Dave's Defender
Those KO3's are 33.2" so I think that slightly narrower but bigger sidewall size fits no drama's,, at access height it only rubs on full lock.

And yes they have to tilt the coolers to fit the roo bar so there's more room straight away that's why I got it "2 birds 1 stone" kinda thing
Yes. That's in line with what I was visualizing. The front bar-work is most excellent. Increasing your tire room and approach angles all great bonus features.

KO3s look to be a fine tire choice.

 
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Old Dec 27, 2024 | 05:57 AM
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265 70 r18 Falken Wildpeak at4 SL load. No rubs, air suspension
 
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Old Jan 2, 2025 | 11:13 AM
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Pirelli Scorpion WeatherActive 275/55R20.

After researching myself half to death looking for an AS/AW tire that has decent longevity, performs well in rain/ice/snow, and has the 3PMS rating, I settled on the WeatherActive. No rubbing, and they look great too. I'm looking forward to seeing how they do in the snow with a trip to the mountains in Feb.


 
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