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Has anybody run a 32" tall tire?

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Old 11-06-2017, 07:24 PM
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Has anybody run a 32" tall tire?

Has anyone run a 32" tire on the Gl? Does it fit? Any issue with rubbing and clearance? I'm shopping around for winter/offroad set of tires and i'm contemplating going with 275/65/18 which is about 2" taller than the factory tire for the Gl.
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I see this is an old thread but I just installed 18" wheels and 305/60 A/T tires (32.4" dia, 12" wide) and there is rubbing. I also have a permanent 2" lift. I had to cut away some stuff in the wheel wells (not for the purists) and redo the inner liner. I'm pretty sure those wheels will fit but I know a 285/60 will fit without rubbing too much.
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Yes. I have used that one and yours as references. I have been lurking here for a few months reading all of the "offroad" threads to find info. I haven't found too much info so I decided to figure it out myself. I love your rig by the way.







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Originally Posted by Derek McDonald
I see this is an old thread but I just installed 18" wheels and 305/60 A/T tires (32.4" dia, 12" wide) and there is rubbing. I also have a permanent 2" lift. I had to cut away some stuff in the wheel wells (not for the purists) and redo the inner liner. I'm pretty sure those wheels will fit but I know a 285/60 will fit without rubbing too much.
talk to us about how you achieved that 2 inch lift
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Originally Posted by Max Blast
talk to us about how you achieved that 2 inch lift
I shortened (fronts) and lengthened (rears) the sensor links. See pic of shortened front arms. The computer thinks it's at normal ride height so no warning lights or beeping. And the ride is just barley firmer. Still in the plush zone.

I am starting a thread about that right now but I'm having to reduce the size of all the pics. Probably get it posted tomorrow.



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On your original question - I run 275-55-20 General Grabber ATX on a GL550. They are, technically, 31.9". So very close ro 32's. No rubbing.

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