I have a 96 2dr tracker. Iam going to put a little bigger tires on it. What size would be best I still want pretty good gas mileage.   But i want the biggest i can go with no lift. Iam going to go with a 235/75R15 or a 225/75R15. which would you go with?

I've got 235/75/15 on my Sidekick (on 15x7 wheels) without a lift (although that's going to change soon). There's a bit of rubbing at full lock, but not much. I considered trying to shoehorn 30s, since I was going to lift it anyway, but went with the 235s, as I got a good deal on 'em. 

- Andy

Yeah 235's will be okay, I got just some scrub on the plastic inner fender liner up front... but only in tight turns, ie parking lots. Depends if you're going to use stock rims too, IMO 235's are too wide for the stock rims' 5.5" width. BFG recommends 6-7" rim width for their 235/75R15 AT. I still get a tiny scrub even after the OME lift settled in, but not enough to worry about.

Hth,
Fuzz

I will be mounting them on 15 X 7 i think I am not sure how wide they are.

I've got 235/75/15 on my Sidekick (on 15x7 wheels) without a lift (although that's going to change soon). There's a bit of rubbing at full lock, but not much. I considered trying to shoehorn 30s, since I was going to lift it anyway, but went with the 235s, as I got a good deal on 'em. 

- Andy

whats the size difference between 235's and 30's? (almost none)

I've been running 225's for several years.  There is no rubbing, and almost no effect on the fuel mileage unless you go by the manufacturer's tire pressure recommendations.  The sticker on my '96 recommends 23psi.  At that pressure, the mileage drops to the low 20's (typically 23MPG).  Pump them up to 32psi, and you get high 20's (around 29MPG).  It rides like a brick on a roller skate, but tread wear is still pretty even, after about 50K miles.  Off road, the 225's seem to do best at about 15psi, especially on gravel and sand.

do  you guys think that a 225/75/ 15 will be fine on a 7 inch rim?

They should, yes.  Heres mine on 15x7" wheels with 235/75/R15's with no lift.  Loved the stance at this point, probably my favorite in the time i had it.

http://memimage.cardomain.com/ride_images/1/2058/2841/5143920025_large.jpg

Quote from: Warn Industries on July 08, 2011, 07:45:24 AM

I've got 235/75/15 on my Sidekick (on 15x7 wheels) without a lift (although that's going to change soon). There's a bit of rubbing at full lock, but not much. I considered trying to shoehorn 30s, since I was going to lift it anyway, but went with the 235s, as I got a good deal on 'em. 

- Andy

whats the size difference between 235's and 30's? (almost none)

Well, one has threee numbers the other has two ...   

One difference was that it was much easier to find a set of used 235s vs. 30x9.5s (if you go that route). But yes, very little difference at all.

- Andy

Yes. not much difference 235's to 30's but if you want a more aggressive tread then the 30''s give you more options.

Yes. not much difference 235's to 30's but if you want a more aggressive tread then the 30''s give you more options.

The difference is 1.1 inches, according to the calculators.  But that .55 inches of clearance makes a big difference.  We run 30x9.5" tires on project trouble, and both fenders and smashed up about 1/2" after a few hard landings with stock front 4-door springs.  But I don't have clearance issues anymore. 

Quote from: Rubberducky on July 19, 2011, 09:56:02 PM

Yes. not much difference 235's to 30's but if you want a more aggressive tread then the 30''s give you more options.

The difference is 1.1 inches, according to the calculators.  But that .55 inches of clearance makes a big difference.  We run 30x9.5" tires on project trouble, and both fenders and smashed up about 1/2" after a few hard landings with stock front 4-door springs.  But I don't have clearance issues anymore. 

All tire manufactures charts I have saw have been .2 or less difference in diameter between 235's and 30's. I have been told alot of the same components are shared during making of the two sizes

Thanks! This is something I've really missed and was very happy to find.

what gear are you running with a 235?
is it an auto or manual trans?

Don't worry about the difference.  Both of them BEG for a little lift after you have them on.  Just like the little bit bigger tires, the little bit of lift comes next.  Then for some reason a stock Tracker just looks a little anemic. 
Both rob a little power, which will be compensated by a little higher rpn's each gear.  They do seem to give you more traction, mostly because of a more aggressive pattern.