Tire Choice LT or P

[CBJeeper]

I will be purchasing tires for my soon -to-be 3" BDS lifted 1990 Wagoneer. I am looking at 30" x 9.5 or 235/75-15. The later seems to typically be a 28-29" tire. I am wondering if you'all are running LT load C tires or P series? I am trying to keep weight down as best possible, but am wondering about tire ruggedness?

My second question- Is there any benefit in changing to a 16" wheel if I am spending money on new wheels?

 

[Phil]

Funny, I have a BDS 3” on my 1989 Wagoneer.

With 16s it seems most tires with AT or MT tread are going to be load range E, stiff and heavy. I do have 245/75R16 because I got hooked up with old TJ Rubicon wheels.

I’d get LT tires or load range C (or higher).

 

[RCP Phx]

Everything has pro's and con's. 16's allow big brakes but reduce the side wall. I have a hard time finding my size(265/75/16) in c's as most are d or e. Brand is probly the most important depending on your actual tire needs.

 

[CBJeeper]

I will be purchasing tires for my soon -to-be 3" BDS lifted 1990 Wagoneer. I am looking at 30" x 9.5 or 235/75-15. The later seems to typically be a 28-29" tire. I am wondering if you'all are running LT load C tires or P series? I am trying to keep weight down as best possible, but am wondering about tire ruggedness?

My second question- Is there any benefit in changing to a 16" wheel if I am spending money on new wheels?

Funny, I have a BDS 3” on my 1989 Wagoneer.

With 16s it seems most tires with AT or MT tread are going to be load range E, stiff and heavy. I do have 245/75R16 because I got hooked up with old TJ Rubicon wheels.

I’d get LT tires or load range C (or higher).

Funny, I have a BDS 3” on my 1989 Wagoneer.

With 16s it seems most tires with AT or MT tread are going to be load range E, stiff and heavy. I do have 245/75R16 because I got hooked up with old TJ Rubicon wheels.

I’d get LT tires or load range C (or higher).

I would like to see pics of your Waggy.

 

[Phil]

A worn 245/75r16 just barely fits in the stock spare area with an extended bolt.

 

[CBJeeper]

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A worn 245/75r16 just barely fits in the stock spare area with an extended bolt.

Any clearance issues?

 

[Phil]

Any clearance issues?

For the spare? It keeps the hatch from rattling….

For the rest, not really for how I use it. It could probably use a little trimming in hidden areas or slightly extended bump stops, which are cheap and easy.

 

[Evan03]

I run 10plys and run 20-25lbs.
When im in trail mode ill run as low as 15 on street dirt and freeway. No reason to air down at trail heads.

Most jeeps dont need to run much over 25 regardless of 6 or 10 ply.

Chalk will help jeep pilots figure out the air they should be running but ive found jeep pilits are lazy as shit compared to aircraft pilots and dont tune theyre shit.

 

[Bent]

I’d get LT tires or load range C (or higher).

Everything Phil said.

I stick with my 15" wheels for load range "C".