P235 75R15 Tires

BIGSLVRXJ

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Location

Des Moines, Iowa

• Jul 26, 2004

• #1

Im not a tire expert myself so I have a question about sizes here. Would P235 75R15 tires fit on a 15x7 rim? I just got a set of 15x7 wheels and was wondering if my tires would fit because Im taking them to get put on tomorrow if they would. Anyone who knows tires and wheels, I need help. Thanks in advance.

 

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92XJMass

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Location

Marlborough, MA

• Jul 26, 2004

• #2

Yes, it will fit with a little rubbing in the rear under load.
Hope this helps.

 

BIGSLVRXJ

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Location

Des Moines, Iowa

• Jul 26, 2004

• #3

So thats something that any gas station or tires place will know? I cant do the dismount myself but if I take it someplace I assume that they would know how to wiggle them on there? Maybe?

 

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xj87

NAXJA Member #952

Location

western mass

• Jul 26, 2004

• #4

yes they will fit I have them on my jeepon stock rims

 

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BMWNUTw/XJ

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Location

Long Island

• Jul 26, 2004

• #5

They will definatly fit. Rubbing issues were stated above.

If your interested the change in width and height are documented here.
http://www.thefosterfamily.org/4x4/tires.html
Width Aspect Wheel Diameter Section Width
225 75 15 28.3 8.9
235 75 15 28.9 9.3

 

BIGSLVRXJ

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Location

Des Moines, Iowa

• Jul 26, 2004

• #6

Sweet Ill be taking those to the gas station tomorrow to get put on. Thanks a lot guys.

 

RichP

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Location

Effort, Pa

• Jul 26, 2004

• #7

What is the backspacing on the new ones compared to your stock wheels ??

 

BIGSLVRXJ

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Location

Des Moines, Iowa

• Jul 26, 2004

• #8

I lost you there. Not sure what backspacing is.... Im running Cragars right now and Im reverting to stock gold wheels to match my new paintjob and pinstripes. I know the stock gold ones are 15x7 but Im not sure if the Cragars are as well or not.

 

Eagle

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Location

Terra Firma

• Jul 26, 2004

• #9

I'm not sure why a couple of people told you there would be rubbing. The overwhelming consensus is that 235/75R15 tires on stock rims is the largest size tire that will fit WITHOUT rubbing. If there is any rubbing at all, you can easily cure it by slightly extending the bump stops. On stock rims those tires will stuff inside the fenders with no problem, so there will be no need to break out the sawzall and start carving away sheet metal.