What's the biggest tire size you've put on your GL?

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Jun 27, 2017 | 08:05 PM
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Looking to outfit this EEOR equipped GL with some knobbier tires. What is the largest size tire one can fit without rubbing? I will keep the original wheels and tpms, and reprogram the speedo via SDS.
Stock size is 30.3" iirc, a 31 or 32" should fit without looking like a Bro Dozer.
Pictures show off-road 3 full up raised position.
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Jun 27, 2017 | 08:44 PM
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22" with 305/40's. They do rub slightly on the back wheel well liner when at full lock. If you were to run raised at all times, you could run larger.

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Jun 28, 2017 | 02:46 AM
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@BlownV8, that diameter and width of your setup is 31.6" x 12".
Unfortunately I will have to transit in low mode, so I'm thinking with a narrower tire, say 10" I could get away with a 32" tire - which would be a 255/70R18.
Anyone run these without rub?

For everyone's information, the overall vision is Expedition mobile able to traverse the WABDR.
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Jun 28, 2017 | 01:40 PM
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They are going to rub but only on sharp turns.
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