[iowanitro]

I was wondering...what is the biggest wheel & tire combo you can but on a 4x4 nitro with out changing anything such as wheel wells or suspension??? any help would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks Guys!

 

[fcsallan]

I think the question is really what is the biggest tire size. (period) with the shape of the front wheel wells, a lift kit will not increase the size of the space available for your tires.

I believe the max size you can get in there without major modification is about 29 3/4" total circumference. This is because the lower part of the front wheel well is narrower than the center. I think in fact, you might squeeze another 1/4" if you lower the car.

The big issue is the pinch weld that is at the rear of the tire less than a 1/4" behind the plastic inner well. It prevents you from modifying the plastic to allow a bigger tire. Some have ground it off and sealed it up to get another 3/4" of room for the tires but I am not really sure the value of that. I suppose it is up to you.

Good luck.

 

[iowanitro]

thanks for the quick answer! :rep: so are 24's out of the picture??:Racing:

 

[fcsallan]

It has been done. Very rough ride because there is almost non-existent sidewalls, but I suppose it could be done.

 

[petey]

thanks for the quick answer! :rep: so are 24's out of the picture??:Racing:

Looks like A$$ IMO:i_rolleyes:

 

[Diesel]

In speaking with a local GM of an established rim/tire shop in my area, he is convinced that with 22's one could go with P265-40-R22's on that vehicle

 

[fcsallan]

that would be 30.2 inch diameter.

TOO BIG without modification.

P265-35-R22's would be right at the line without making mods.

 

[iowanitro]

Stock bad

i just want to fill up my wheel well with as much rim as possible and not have it rub. i don't like the looks of the stock wheel and tire package. it looks too.......well STOCK lol:chuckle:

 

[KenCary]

Keep in mind that if you go significantly bigger in diameter without changing the axle ratio, you will lose accelleration.

A 2" bigger tire will make your Nitro noticeably slower.

 

[fcsallan]

I would suggest not going larger than 22" and get a lowering kit. It will drop about 1.8" and help the appearance considerably.

 

[turk182]

go with the 275/25/24 tires, many 24" rims out there, just make sure you get the right offset and dont think anything wider than 9" will fit

 

[iowanitro]

thanks for the help guys this forum is awesome!!!

 

[Guest]

hello all, I am a new nitro owner.
I have the small wheels and tires and I must have the the bigger oem 20's
what is involved as far as mechanical on this to make it work. what all has to be modified and what are the cons to doing this. I know the pros already.
any advice ???? my cell is 812 295 6589

 

[Guest]

hello all, I am a new nitro owner.
I have the small wheels and tires and I must have the the bigger oem 20's
what is involved as far as mechanical on this to make it work. what all has to be modified and what are the cons to doing this. I know the pros already.
any advice ???? my cell is 812 295 6589

Easy......Buy a set of dealer Take Off's. You should be able to get a set with tires around 1500.00. Also do a search, I know a member her has a set of non-OEM 's for sale right now. (<maybe after you go to the Newbie Section and introduce yourself to the forum members :smileup. Hope this helps and Welcome to the Forums from CA.

 

[Sapper SLT]

hay just 4 alil more guidance there iowa i have 24" x 9.5" rims 255/30/24 tires offset +35
rubbing is minimum only when i lock the wheel all the way left or right but i dont do that 2 much lol my friend put 26" but darn near no tires lol