Maverick Tire Size

[Kenny]

I have a 2.0EB AWD with FX4 and 4K Tow and decided to post my research on tire sizes for when I get ready to do lift. Tire diameter (d) and circumference (c) shown in inches. The 4K Tow has a lower gear ratio so I figured what size tire would give me the stock ratio. Also noted factors that could help with fuel economy. Feel free to add info or correct if you see any errors.

• 225/65R17 (28.5d * STOCK *) 89.58c
• 235/65R17 (29d * STOCK OPTIONAL *) 91.19c
• 245/65R17 (29.5d, BFG K02) 92.8c
• 235/70R17 (30d, don't go any bigger than this without lift) 94.1c (same ratio with towing as standard tire size, no tow)
• 225/75R17 (30.3d, skinnier profile)
• 235/75R17 (30.88d)
• 245/70R17 (30.5d, almost touches fender) 95.83c
• 255/65R17 (30.5d, 95.41c, 1.014 ratio to non-tow)
• 255/70R17 (31.06d, 97.56c)
• 255/75R17 (32.1d) 100.72c (1.07 ratio to non-tow, 1.12 ratio to tow)
* 31.0 + possible with lift
• 2 inch lift from FordRangerLifts 235/75R17 is 31 inch, if go 245 wide, might rub fenders turning.
• Go lighter, with narrower tires. Don't need 8 ply, which are heavier and cost in fuel economy.

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[Peps]

Thank you for the work.
I am thinking of ‎a 225/75/r17 such as Hakkapeliitta LT2 (Non-Studded) as winter tires.
Weight ‎19.8 pounds
Dimensions ‎30.31 x 30.31 x 9.06 inches
model number ‎T428218

It will be 1.8” taller than stock but should not rub in any condition.
Winter tires 225/75/r17 do exist but I was surprised not to see any available on tirerack.

 

[Kenny]

Thank you for your research. I'm going to hang onto this and add it to my notes. 225/75/R17 Hakkapeliitta LT2, 19.8 lbs (that seems lightweight). I think sizes like that are less common because people who pick taller tires also want them wider, for the LOOK when viewed from the front. But I'm more concerned about performance, being able to have higher clearance offroad but still get decent fuel economy.

 

[Darnon]

I think sizes like that are less common because people who pick taller tires also want them wider, for the LOOK when viewed from the front.

If one's going taller because they want more clearance for offroad then they also likely want more contact patch for traction and lower ground pressure so wider as well.

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