Hey, my 86 GL has a 4" sjr lift and I plan to do a 6 lug hub swap and run some wheels with some decent offset, just wondering what tire size would be best, I'd like to go 235/75r15, but I dont want any tire rub at full turn, fenders are already trimmed too. Any suggestions? My car also has the adjustable front struts so I could gain another inch of lift in the front

235 has a great selection, but if they scrub then 205/75/15 or 215/70/15 might be your way to go

I've already had 215/70r15's on the car, but I'd like to go to a bigger tire, I just don't to rub on full turn

Have you looked at 225/70/15? That's a fairly common size too if I remember right

Probably less rubbing too

Should I get general grabber at2's, not sure how they do in the mud

I see plenty of off road trucks around here with general grabbers on them. Decent price for a decent tirev

The more offset on the wheels, the more you will have to beat in the front corner of the rocker panel and wheel well and trim the fender back to nothing at the corner of the door. I had to beat the floor in to the point the clutch pedal would hit it when pressed when I ran the 30" tires on aftermarket chevy wheels.

 

If you run wheels that keep the tire tucked in close to the spring seat of the strut, you have to beat the body back much less. However you will still rub on the "framerail" as it is at full lock with 235/75's if you have the suspension flexed out. Not enough to be a bother though, it will just polish the paint off in that spot.

 

I really liked my mitsubishi Mighty Max/ Dodge d50 4x4 minitruck wheels. They were tough and had the perfect offset.

 

What engine are you running? 235/75's also reduce the gearing compared to smaller tires, so you need more torque to turn them.

Edited September 1, 201510 yr by WoodsWagon