235/65/16
Fit without rubbing or touching anything
No modifications needed

 

Love it! Think maybe you should change your moniker to "sarcastic Bill!" ?

 

Include info if the tire/wheel fits in the spare tire holder.

 

Please also include load rating of your tested example.

 

265/70-17 (E-rated Cooper Discoverer ST/MAXX)

Lifted ~3"
"massaged" body seam, minor cut to front fascia and lower rocker plastic trim .
Had to move rear A/C line to get full left turn without rubbing.

 

245/75r16 Cooper Adventurer H/T
load range E, load index 120
no modifications or rubbing, have not tried in spare tire well.

Still very pleased with over 30k miles on them

 

LT245/70R17
Cooper Discovery AT3
Load rating E 119/116

2 1/2" lift
Slight rub on lower edge of front bumper. Slight trimming needed.
Fits in stock spare tire recess.

Adventure van build
2018 Transit LWB HR EXT
3.2L Diesel
IG @velo_van_gogh

 

(what goes around comes around)

 

Sr. Bill ...

BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 ~ LT255/70R16 (30" diam.) Load Range: E 120/117S (3,085 lbs.)
No rubbing. No modification. Stock aluminum rims. Will not fit in spare mount.

 

BFGoodrich All-Terrain T/A KO2 ~ LT255/70R16 (30" diam.) Load Range: E 120/117S (3,085 lbs.)
No rubbing. No modification. Stock aluminum rims. Will not fit in spare mount.

Nice looking and appealing tire that had me interested but judging from reviews I took a look at, might be noisier on the highway than I'd prefer. Especially as the miles add up.

 

List to date:

Stock size:
235/65/16, no modifications needed, fits in spare tire mount

245/75r16, no modifications needed, no info on spare tire mount

255/70R16, no modifications needed, does not fit spare tire mount

245/70R17, modifications needed, using 2.5" lift, fits in spare tire mount

265/70-17, modifications needed, using 3" lift, no info on spare tire mount


(note: load rating depends on brand and model of tire, sizes will be the same regardless of brand in most cases, so I did not include the load rating or brand in the summary)

 

List to date:



Stock size:

235/65/16, no modifications needed, fits in spare tire mount



245/75r16, no modifications needed, no info on spare tire mount



255/70R16, no modifications needed, does not fit spare tire mount



245/70R17, modifications needed, using 2.5" lift, fits in spare tire mount (?)



265/70-17, modifications needed, using 3" lift, no info on spare tire mount





(note: load rating depends on brand and model of tire, sizes will be the same regardless of brand in most cases, so I did not include the load rating or brand in the summary)

On the 245/70R17 you can remove the question mark on the spare tire mount, it does fit.

Adventure van build
2018 Transit LWB HR EXT
3.2L Diesel
IG @velo_van_gogh

 

Probably throw in the make/model of the tire after the size in your summary. Tires with the same size rating from different brands may differ in actual size.

It would also be more accurate if people knew their aftermarket wheel width. The real world size of the same tire will change if mounted on narrower or wider aftermarket wheels.

@surly Bill, you seem to have too much time. If you come over, my list of projects will keep you busy and off the street.

 

maybe this is just a way to avoid the growing lists of to-do's at my own house...

I think specific tire brand and models can be researched by the interested once they read the list. Putting 20 different brands of 225/75/16 tires on the list is counterproductive. People can add specifics to their post, and I'll update the summary every so often. The interested can go back and read through posts once they find a size they are considering.

 

Is the tire carrier space dependent on wheelbase/body length?
Might be good to add that info,

 

Tire size

Where did the 17" Method wheels that fit the Transit get sourced I have not been able to find any

 

Where did the 17" Method wheels that fit the Transit get sourced I have not been able to find any

Purchased on line from www.bbwheelsonline.com

Was told that Method would be stopping production of this lug pattern, upon looking at the Method Wheels website they did, I could not
find them there.

 

Maybe start a thread titled:

List of rims that fit Transit

 

I have a quigley 4x4 and put on 235/85r-16 bfg ko2.

It was kinda a pain in the ass to make them work. Fender trimming on front wheels, both front and back of wheel well. Trimming on front of rear wheel well. Had to move some lines (maybe brake lines) inside the driver side front well to avoid rubbing at hard left crank.

It wasn't complicated, but if I were to do it again I'd do something smaller.

 

I did 235/85r 16 Yokohama Geolander A/T GO15. Had to grind about 1/2" off rear seam behind front wheels and front of wheel well too. Interesting that I didn't have to move anything else Given jedcleon's experience. These are about 32" tall. I'll likely go 33" for the next set. Thinking 255/85R 16s will fit with a little more trimming.

 

ranchero - do you have the Quigley 4x4 too, or is your van un-lifted? Also - do you like the Geolander? Those are on my short list.

I can confirm 245/75R16 fits fine, and am considering either 235/85R16 or 265/75R16 (both about 31.7") for a second (non-snow) set.

 

I do have a Quigley. I like the Geolanders. They handle well, are quiet, even with the windows down, and seem to be durable so far (about 10-11k on them). I have dedicated snow tires too, but did drive use them a bit in the snow in the shoulder seasons. Seemed pretty good in that as well.

And that reminds me....The snows were Nokian Hakka LT2, also 235/85-16, but on the stock wheels. No rub with the rear seam ground down and air dam trimmed.

 

What is the largest size tire you can run with a Quigley 4x4 Transit, without doing any trimming etc?

And will this tire still fit in the spare tire carrier?

Thanks!

 

List to date:

Stock size:
235/65/16, no modifications needed, fits in spare tire mount

245/75r16, no modifications needed, no info on spare tire mount

225/75R16, no modifications needed, no info on spare tire mount

255/70R16, no modifications needed, does not fit spare tire mount

235/85R16, modifications needed, does not fit spare tire mount

245/70R17, modifications needed, using 2.5" lift, fits in spare tire mount

265/70-17, modifications needed, using 3" lift, no info on spare tire mount


(note: load rating depends on brand and model of tire, sizes will be the same regardless of brand in most cases, so I did not include the load rating or brand in the summary)

 

I don’t see any post listing 225-75 R16

 

245/75R16 ko2 had to roll pinch weld with rubber mallet on rear of front tire and in front of the tire bottom of bumper plastic had to be trimmed.

 

That’s weird. I didn’t and I don’t think many have with these tires. I have no lift, 2wd 2015 Transit T350, same tires. It has never once rubbed.

Can you share a little more about the specifics of your van?


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Sorry forgot to mention Ultra Toil rims

 

Sorry forgot to mention Ultra Toil rims View attachment 105402

That looks sweet, yet I don't think Wifey would agree to me doing that to her NanaVan :crying:

 

I didn't think of rim width, just height. I have Ultra Toils too but perhaps a different width. I'm not sure what mine are.

 

I suggested listing rim widths since tire height for the same tire size is going to vary with differing aftermarket rim widths.

Ultra Toil I used with ko2 245/75R16 I

had to make adjustment mentioned rolling pinch weld and trimming front bottom lip of front bumper. I really like how they look and I wouldn't change a thing.

 

I suggested listing rim widths since tire height for the same tire size is going to vary with differing aftermarket rim widths.

 

Any of you in the plumbing trade or other heavy haulers with a 250 that can carry a load and not rub bigger rubber? I am full of heavy Reefer and HVAC tools and equipment, almost at full GVW.

 

I guess it will be a long time coming if I ever do a tire upgrade. I have 4 235/65/16 tires on my van now, 2 235/65/16 snow tires, and 7 235/65/16 on backup looking for an even mate when I get that low.

I saw a Transit last night with a larger AT tire on it and it looked good. Also raises it a bit more off the ground and makes it look more stout. He sold me 5 235/65/16 Hankooks.

 

I saw a Transit last night with a larger AT tire on it and it looked good. Also raises it a bit more off the ground and makes it look more stout.

yeah, I figure I'm rarely sitting around admiring my Transit's looks. If I'm near it, I'm usually inside it driving. Then the small wheel appearance doesn't bother me since I can't see it from the driver's seat. Basically, everyone else needs to upgrade their wheels so it's pleasing to me when I see other Transits.

 

I installed BFGoodrich Ko2 AT 255/70R16 tires on my stock transit (no lift or 4x4) with no rubbing. Not sure if the spare would fit or not.