[surly Bill]

Please read post #1 before replying

Larger tire DISCUSSION thread: https://www.fordtransitusaforum.com/...5-transit.html



List to date, 6/11/2019

Stock size:
235/65/16, no modifications needed, fits in spare tire mount (28")

225/75R16, no modifications needed, fits in spare tire mount (29.3")

245/70R16, modifications needed (?), using 2.5" lift, fits in spare tire mount (29.5")

255/70R16, no modifications needed, MAY fit spare tire mount; some say yes, others say no (30.1")

215/85R16 (no info) (30.4)

245/75r16, no modifications needed, no info on spare tire mount (some report modifications needed) (30.5")

265/70r16, modifications needed, using 3" lift, no info on spare tire mount (30.6")

265/75r16, modifications needed, no info on spare tire mount (31.6")

235/85R16, modifications needed, does not fit spare tire mount (31.7")


(modifications = cutting or removing part of body or trim)
(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)
(note: info shared on this list is supplied by forum members, not my own experience or measurements. there is some conflicting info)

 

[BillsPaseo]

Surly Bill, on the 215/85R16... I'm running them on a DRW. No modifications other than aftermarket rims from Custom Wheel Solutions (the stock rims don't have enough space between the rear wheels for this size). They are tight in the front but don't make any contact. Plenty of room in the rear. I'd assume they would be fine on a SRW on stock rims.

 

[surly Bill]

Please read post #1 before replying

Larger tire DISCUSSION thread: https://www.fordtransitusaforum.com/...5-transit.html



List to date, 6/11/2019

Stock size:
235/65/16, no modifications needed, fits in spare tire mount (28")

225/75R16, no modifications needed, fits in spare tire mount (29.3")

245/70R16, modifications needed (?), using 2.5" lift, fits in spare tire mount (29.5")

255/70R16, no modifications needed, MAY fit spare tire mount; some say yes, others say no (30.1")

215/85R16, no modifications needed (30.4)

245/75r16, no modifications needed, no info on spare tire mount (some report modifications needed) (30.5")

265/70r16, modifications needed, using 3" lift, no info on spare tire mount (30.6")

265/75r16, modifications needed, no info on spare tire mount (31.6")

235/85R16, modifications needed, does not fit spare tire mount (31.7")


(modifications = cutting or removing part of body or trim)
(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)
(note: info shared on this list is supplied by forum members, not my own experience or measurements. there is some conflicting info)

 

[surly Bill]

Please read post #1 before replying

Larger tire DISCUSSION thread: https://www.fordtransitusaforum.com/...5-transit.html



List to date, 5/30/2020

Stock size:
235/65/16, no modifications needed, fits in spare tire mount (28")

225/75R16, no modifications needed, fits in spare tire mount (29.3")

245/70R16, no modifications needed, fits in spare tire mount (29.5") (latest update, 5/30/2020)

255/70R16, no modifications needed, MAY fit spare tire mount; some say yes, others say no (30.1")

215/85R16, no modifications needed (30.4)

245/75r16, no modifications needed, no info on spare tire mount (some report modifications needed) (30.5")

265/70r16, modifications needed, using 3" lift, no info on spare tire mount (30.6")

265/75r16, modifications needed, no info on spare tire mount (31.6")

235/85R16, modifications needed, does not fit spare tire mount (31.7")


(modifications = cutting or removing part of body or trim)
(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)
(note: info shared on this list is supplied by forum members, not my own experience or measurements. there is some conflicting info)

 

[Husky805]

Never mind. This question was already asked, but not fixed.

Why does the list say 245/70r16's require mods when they are smaller than 245/75r16's that apparrently don't require mods?

So I have some fresh eyes to this tread and I have read it from the start. Originally the 245/70 that required mods was installed on 17 inch tires and somewhere down the line they were switched on the list to 16's. The 245/70/17 would be larger than a 29.5 tire. Also this has since been updated lol

 

[awblue]

245/75/16 spare needs to be deflated some to fit under 2020 AWD transit. No modification needed for other 4

 

[surly Bill]

Please read post #1 before replying

Larger tire DISCUSSION thread: https://www.fordtransitusaforum.com/...5-transit.html



List to date, 1/21/2021

Stock size:
235/65/16, no modifications needed, fits in spare tire mount (28")

225/75R16, no modifications needed, fits in spare tire mount (29.3")

245/70R16, no modifications needed, fits in spare tire mount (29.5")

255/70R16, no modifications needed, MAY fit spare tire mount; some say yes, others say no (30.1")

215/85R16, no modifications needed (30.4)

245/75r16, no modifications needed, no info on spare tire mount (some report modifications needed)(spare fits on 2020 with deflation) (30.5")

265/70r16, modifications needed, using 3" lift, no info on spare tire mount (30.6")

265/75r16, modifications needed, no info on spare tire mount (31.6")

235/85R16, modifications needed, does not fit spare tire mount (31.7")


(modifications = cutting or removing part of body or trim)
(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)
(note: info shared on this list is supplied by forum members, not my own experience or measurements. there is some conflicting info)

 

[JuntiusMaximus]

Has anyone run tires with a lower load rating? ie. 2600 lbs vs 3000? any comments on that?

 

[JuntiusMaximus]

Has anyone run tires with a lower load rating? ie. 2600 lbs vs 3000? any comments on that?

I found some with a 112 load index...

 

[Magile]

I found some with a 112 load index...

There might be something in this pile that fits your Transit...cheap too...

(poor humor - ha ha)

 

[JuntiusMaximus]

There might be something in this pile that fits your Transit...cheap too...
View attachment 146040
(poor humor - ha ha)

Here's my credit card number - can you send me 4! lol

 

[surly Bill]

Please read post #1 before replying

Larger tire DISCUSSION thread: https://www.fordtransitusaforum.com/...5-transit.html



List to date, 1/21/2021

Stock size:
235/65/16, no modifications needed, fits in spare tire mount (28")

225/75R16, no modifications needed, fits in spare tire mount (29.3")

245/70R16, no modifications needed, fits in spare tire mount (29.5")

255/70R16, no modifications needed, MAY fit spare tire mount; some say yes, others say no (30.1")

215/85R16, no modifications needed (30.4)

245/75r16, no modifications needed, no info on spare tire mount (some report modifications needed)(spare fits on 2020 with deflation) (30.5")

265/70r16, modifications needed, using 3" lift, no info on spare tire mount (30.6")

265/75r16, modifications needed, no info on spare tire mount (31.6")

235/85R16, modifications needed, does not fit spare tire mount (31.7")


(modifications = cutting or removing part of body or trim)
(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)
(note: info shared on this list is supplied by forum members, not my own experience or measurements. there is some conflicting info)

 

[GuidoSS]

Hi, so if I chose the 235/85 / R16 I should just touch the sheet right ???

 

[GizzyAWD]

Soooo, the discussion thread doesn’t seem to work...

anyone know if the 265/75r16 (max recommended by van compass) will fit in the spare tire holder with deflation and a ratchet strap?

edit: I know the summary post says no info, but i wasn’t sure how that is updated. Just wanted to put my feelers out.

 

[surly Bill]

Please read post #1 before replying

Larger tire DISCUSSION thread: https://www.fordtransitusaforum.com/...5-transit.html



List to date, 1/21/2021

Stock size:
235/65/16, no modifications needed, fits in spare tire mount (28")

225/75R16, no modifications needed, fits in spare tire mount (29.3")

245/70R16, no modifications needed, fits in spare tire mount (29.5")

255/70R16, no modifications needed, MAY fit spare tire mount; some say yes, others say no (30.1")

215/85R16, no modifications needed (30.4)

245/75r16, no modifications needed, no info on spare tire mount (some report modifications needed)(spare fits on 2020 with deflation) (30.5")

265/70r16, modifications needed, using 3" lift, no info on spare tire mount (30.6")

265/75r16, modifications needed, no info on spare tire mount (31.6")

235/85R16, modifications needed, does not fit spare tire mount (31.7")


(modifications = cutting or removing part of body or trim)
(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)
(note: info shared on this list is supplied by forum members, not my own experience or measurements. there is some conflicting info)

 

[GizzyAWD]

Just for clarity, these automated replies are no longer useful due a bad link:

 

[GuidoSS]

Surly Bill,
come on help me I'm an inexperienced with a European 350 awd transit, and I still don't understand if I install the 235/85 / R16 I have to cut the welds, or there is only the spare wheel problem, because here in Europe nobody sells lift kits Thank you very much.

235/85R16, modifications needed, does not fit spare tire mount (31.7")


(modifications = cutting or removing part of body or trim)
(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)
(note: info shared on this list is supplied by forum members, not my own experience or measurements. there is some conflicting info)

 

[GapRunr]

I updated the links that the "Post #1" was pointing to. Working on the other redirect now.

Edit: the link for the Other Tire Thread in the previous posts should be fixed now. IF you find one I missed please click on REPORT in the triple dot menu top right of every post.

 

[ranchero]

Surly Bill,
come on help me I'm an inexperienced with a European 350 awd transit, and I still don't understand if I install the 235/85 / R16 I have to cut the welds, or there is only the spare wheel problem, because here in Europe nobody sells lift kits Thank you very much.

235/85R16, modifications needed, does not fit spare tire mount (31.7")

I had them on my Quigley, which has a 2" lift and I had to grind down the welded seam at the back of the front wheel well about 20mm. I would imagine with no lift it might still work, but you would have to grind the seam higher into the wheel well.

 

[surly Bill]

Please read post #1 before replying

Larger tire DISCUSSION thread: https://www.fordtransitusaforum.com/...5-transit.html



List to date, 1/21/2021

Stock size:
235/65/16, no modifications needed, fits in spare tire mount (28")

225/75R16, no modifications needed, fits in spare tire mount (29.3")

245/70R16, no modifications needed, fits in spare tire mount (29.5")

255/70R16, no modifications needed, MAY fit spare tire mount; some say yes, others say no (30.1")

215/85R16, no modifications needed (30.4)

245/75r16, no modifications needed, no info on spare tire mount (some report modifications needed)(spare fits on 2020 with deflation) (30.5")

265/70r16, modifications needed, using 3" lift, no info on spare tire mount (30.6")

265/75r16, modifications needed, no info on spare tire mount (31.6")

235/85R16, modifications needed, does not fit spare tire mount (31.7")


(modifications = cutting or removing part of body or trim)
(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)
(note: info shared on this list is supplied by forum members, not my own experience or measurements. there is some conflicting info)