2002 Liberty 245-75-16 (Fit???)

beagle3 · 07-16-2005, 04:44 PM

Is there anyone out there with a 2002 STOCK liberty that has personally tried to fit 245-75-16 tires WITHOUT lifting? I have heard some people say yes and some say no. I have also heard that the 2002 sits 1" higher than the later models, which may explain the confusion.

My concerns are rubbing when the shocks are compressed and wheels are turned. A slight rub doesn't bother me, as long as it's only during off roading. Thanks for the help!

Lady Liberty · 07-16-2005, 07:04 PM

I have an '02 with 245/75/16 BF Goodrich AT tires, they do rub some on tight turns but I do not find it objectionable. I put them on at 4000 miles and now have 20,000 miles on it. My '02 is the before they lowered them model.

I think some later '02's were lowered so you do need to check on when yours was made. You might want to check out this thread http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f28/pre-lowered-what-does-all-mean-98915/?highlight=lowered+liberty

beagle3 · 07-16-2005, 09:53 PM

Mine was built in 10-01, which means it is pre-lowered. (Good news for me) Anybody else have a pre lowered liberty with 245-75-16's? How do yours fit?

**skrracing** · 07-17-2005, 12:30 AM

You are going to have serious run with 245 75 16s without a lift... I would recommend not doing that for dang sure. later...Clint

Eddo · 07-17-2005, 09:14 AM

I'm lifted about 2.5" w/ armor and even with some small triming I still rub a little.

**BlaineWasHere** · 07-17-2005, 10:44 AM

Thats not going to fit... I do have a set of 245/70/16 BFG AT's for sale that may fit if you are interested...

07-17-2005, 12:30 AM	#4
skrracing skidplate tester Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Snowflake AZ Posts: 323 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	hope this helps You are going to have serious run with 245 75 16s without a lift... I would recommend not doing that for dang sure. later...Clint __________________ Green Jeep http://www.lostzj.com

07-17-2005, 09:14 AM	#5
Eddo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: dayton, oh Posts: 323 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I'm lifted about 2.5" w/ armor and even with some small triming I still rub a little. __________________ [b]81 CJ 5 03 KJ LE[/b]

07-17-2005, 10:44 AM	#6
BlaineWasHere Addicted to Boost. Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: NorCal Posts: 13,312 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Thats not going to fit... I do have a set of 245/70/16 BFG AT's for sale that may fit if you are interested... __________________ 2007 VW GTI

07-16-2005, 09:53 PM	#3
beagle3 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 8 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	Mine was built in 10-01, which means it is pre-lowered. (Good news for me) Anybody else have a pre lowered liberty with 245-75-16's? How do yours fit?