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Old 01-10-2008, 08:54 PM   #1
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Ok so, I have a nice coupon from Costco for $60 dollars off a set of select BF Goodrich tires. I noticed that one of the selected tires is the BFGoodrich All Terrain T/A tires. So I'm thinking "awesome I really need new tires and these are the ones I've been looking to get. The problem is they're only showing me the 215/75/R15 size.

Right now the ZJ isn't lifted, and I don't really have room in my weak college budget to get it lifted. So my question is, would this tire size be satisfactory for now?

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Old 01-10-2008, 08:57 PM   #2
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not realy...yor jeep most likely has 16" rims...so that wouldnt work all that well with the size you listed..

stock ZJ tire is P225/75R16
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It's threads like this that make me wonder why people lift there jeeps
its comments like this that make me wonder why some people are jerks.

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Old 01-10-2008, 08:57 PM   #3
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Nope, on the Laredos they're 15 inchers
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Old 01-10-2008, 09:06 PM   #4
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humm

welll....then i believe the stock is still a 225?75R15
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It's threads like this that make me wonder why people lift there jeeps
its comments like this that make me wonder why some people are jerks.

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Old 01-10-2008, 09:15 PM   #5
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I think the weight load on those wont support your jeep safely if im correct, call around and ask or check the label on your door if that size is listed should be on passenger rear or driver front door sticker.
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Old 01-10-2008, 09:19 PM   #6
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The owners manual lists 215/75 as an appropriate tire. And why would Costco say that it fits if it would be unacceptable?

Actually I just went and checked, and right now there are 225/75's on it.
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Old 01-10-2008, 09:21 PM   #7
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Heck if it list it will work go for it or try for the 225 75's

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The 215's are just a hair narrower i believe.
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Old 01-10-2008, 09:27 PM   #8
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stock ZJ tire is P225/75R16
My build sheet says P225/70R16
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Old 01-10-2008, 09:34 PM   #9
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My build sheet says P225/70R16
Mine says the same but ive seen zj's with 15's especially the Laredo version.
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Old 01-10-2008, 10:02 PM   #10
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Mine says the same but ive seen zj's with 15's especially the Laredo version.
Oh, you guys with your V8's. I think every ZJ but the Laredo came with 16's
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Old 01-10-2008, 10:17 PM   #11
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go with a 255 / 70 / 15.. they are the same height as a 235 / 75 / 15.. just wider and a bit meaner looking... If you look at my dinky avatar it has the 255's on a STOCK Jeep
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ZJ Dave,

not all V8 Laredos came with 16s. 94s didn't.

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Old 01-10-2008, 10:54 PM   #13
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ZJ Dave,

not all V8 Laredos came with 16s. 94s didn't.

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I meant that the Limiteds and Orvis and 5.9's all had 16's. But anyway that wasn't the point of my question. I know the 215/75's will fit my wheels, just wanted to see if anyone had any concerns about running a slightly smaller tire.
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Old 01-10-2008, 10:56 PM   #14
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go with a 255 / 70 / 15.. they are the same height as a 235 / 75 / 15.. just wider and a bit meaner looking... If you look at my dinky avatar it has the 255's on a STOCK Jeep
And there lies the problem. Those tires aren't available with this discount thing from Costco, maybe they don't even carry that size. Could you suggest a place that has that size for a reasonable price. Links are always a help too.
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Old 01-10-2008, 11:08 PM   #15
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uniroyal tire tiger paws gts at wal mart 75 bucks each... you will have to order them but they ship free..
The set that's on my jeep have about 80,000 miles on them.They are just now getting to the wear bars. I have been looking at new ones. Just have made the leap yet
I did look at some 265/70/15's today.. they looked to be about an inch taller. I just haven't decided what to do tire wise yet..
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