Biggest Tire Size??

[SMB_Beancounter]

Hi All,

I have done a decent amount of searching and research, and it seems to be mixed responses...

I have a 1999 E250 EB Sportsmobile build, I currently have the stock wheels with 225/75 R16

I am looking to get some AT tires, and likely leaning towards a wildpeak or BFG. My question for everyone is what is the biggest size I can go without rubbing ect?

I have read that some people have fit 265/75 R16 with no issues, and others say they get rubbing. So what's the verdict?

What about a 265/70 R16, will these fit with no issues at all? Or will these also possibly rub?

Thanks all for the feedback!

[Lilnuts2]

I have 235/85/16 Michelins on my stock chassis E350 EB no rubbing at all, ever.
Tall and narrow work best for rain and snow

[SMB_Beancounter]

Originally Posted by Lilnuts2

I have 235/85/16 Michelins on my stock chassis E350 EB no rubbing at all, ever.
Tall and narrow work best for rain and snow

Hmm interesting, that’s a pretty tall tire. No issues with bottoming out ect? Also is there still room to fit chains in the rear? Thanks for the feedback!

[Lilnuts2]

Never rubs, even full lock turned and bottomed out (after all these vans have soooo much front wheel travel lol) the front bottoms easily.
The rear tires have about 2-3/4" clearance on the front side and 2-1/2" on the back side. I have never run chains so I can't say for sure but seems like it would be fine.

[1der]

The Yokohama 265/75-16 Geolander tires rubbed slightly and required some mods to the rear part of the front wheel opening and trimming the bumper plastic. This was on a Quandvan TTB which had only a slight lift in front to even out the stance. The rear axle was completely stock. I could run cable chains on the rear.

Without the slight lift in front the 265's would not work.

To confirm this, we also currently have a stock 2006 2wd SMB EB50 on stock 245/75-16's. No way a 265 is going in there w/o some kind of lift.

Lilnuts is right on about tall and narrow for snow.

[SMB_Beancounter]

So are you saying the 265/70 and the 265/75 would rub?

[1der]

Originally Posted by SMB_Beancounter

So are you saying the 265/70 and the 265/75 would rub?

265/75 for sure will rub on stock 2wd

[SMB_Beancounter]

Thanks for the info! Kinda what I assumed. I have a feeling the 265/70 is even going to be close, a lot of people say they have no issues. Idk. I might lean towards the 285 mentioned above. I assume the rubbing on the 265s is due to the width?

[1der]

235/85 not 285

[hogasm]

305-70-16 on 8” rims
This van did not rub but installed them on another van, same configuration and they rub