zor Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 im running a 98 pathfinder chilkoot edition I need new tires and was looking at some Mickey Thompson Baja ATZ but the smallest diameter they come in is 33" I dont think these will fit without a 2inch lift. am i right or is there any other way to fit them or at least some 31's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daftpup Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Pretty sure you can't go bigger than 31" without lift. Some even rub with 31's from what I've read. You have to search on this forum with specific keywords and you'll get lots of info. People on here are quite friendly and helpful but they like you to do a little leg work first which is good because you learn stuff...I mean if you're like me who keeps dropping the wrench on my toe or you're new to 4WD's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denisb Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 (edited) 31s will be tight on factory setup. Depending on how much sag you have from your torsion bars and rear springs, you could have issues. You will most probably have rubbing if you do any extreme 4wheeling even if your susoension is not sagging. I'm guessing a 2" lift would get you 32s comfortably.......33s......might be tight. Edited October 18, 2007 by denisb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 31s will be tight on factory setup. Depending on how much sag you have from your torsion bars and rear springs, you could have issues. 98 Pathfinder, Denis..... No torsion bars in the front....struts. You can fit them, but I've heard of some folks needing aftermarket rims, or narrower 31" tires to clear the strut tower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DucatiDom Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 I have 31x10.5 and needed to trim the inside fender well(plastic part). no lift just yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snosnk Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 With my ome springs I had to trim the inner fender well to keep from rubbing 31X10.5's. They only rub in reverse with the wheel turned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denisb Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 (edited) Wow....I got to stop drinking when I post .....Thanks for picking that up Simon. Edited October 19, 2007 by denisb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yar1 Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 i have 31x10.5 on the 6 spoke rims and no rubbing that ive ever noticed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95shakinPF Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Im also interested in 31x10.5's on my pathy! As of now shes totally stock with 235/75r15's on chrome stk rims and lots of fender well!! I found a descent set of 31's on sale that I'm gonna treat myself to for Xmas! my main concern is that the stk rims may be to narrow for the 31x10.50x15's. Does anyone know off hand if this will be a problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 On a WD21, you'll be fine. May rub a touch in the front if your t-bars have sagged. Your stock rims will be fine for a 10.5" wide tire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roost Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 (edited) Im also interested in 31x10.5's on my pathy! As of now shes totally stock with 235/75r15's on chrome stk rims and lots of fender well!! I found a descent set of 31's on sale that I'm gonna treat myself to for Xmas! my main concern is that the stk rims may be to narrow for the 31x10.50x15's. Does anyone know off hand if this will be a problem? I had a 89 pathy with the stock chrome skinny rims and the 31's ran just fine. Went though three different kinds and had no problems with any of them. The skinnier rims just didn't let the tire fill out all the way. Edited October 20, 2007 by Roost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zor Posted October 20, 2007 Author Share Posted October 20, 2007 right on yea I found out the Baja ATZ do come in 31's the size just wasn't on their pamphlet. I got them ordered and stoked to get them on also getting some **** Cepek DC-1 black rims to go with hell yes. and all for just over a grand installed balanced and everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95shakinPF Posted October 20, 2007 Share Posted October 20, 2007 Thanks Simon and Roost, U've put my mind at ease about having a problem!! I'm definitely going with 31's soon!! I found some Uniroyals on sale for $95 ea. I thought that was a good price, but I cant remember the model name of them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unccpathfinder Posted October 21, 2007 Share Posted October 21, 2007 I ran 31's on my 87 and 95...the 95 had to get some trimming of the front valence (the nice curved one not the boxy one) and removal of the fender flares even after a lil crank of the t-bars but the backspacing on those wheels was different...and those were BFG A/Ts The 87 ran 31" Dunlop mud rovers and would rub the frames if you turned all teh way but the way to fix that is to adjust the bump stops...I just knew when to stop turning and it didn't kill my radius all that much...I didn't do any cranking on those bars either but it didnt have the flares Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzy Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 (edited) nice, is anyone running 15x8, 6 x 5.50 wheels on there 31's? (specifically Cragar Soft 8's) the backspacing on the Cragars are 4.0, will that be a problem? Edited November 8, 2007 by ozzy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unccpathfinder Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 im not sure of the BS on my black wheels but it def made them rub where the stockers didnt I can try and measure the depth of the wheel this weekend b/c I have 2 wihtout the wheels on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzy Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 im not sure of the BS on my black wheels but it def made them rub where the stockers didnt I can try and measure the depth of the wheel this weekend b/c I have 2 wihtout the wheels on sweet, that'd be great - i plan on taking it easy until i get a lift, so it shouldn't be that bad from what ive been reading the past few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unccpathfinder Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 if you havent heard from me by sun just shoot me a PM to remind me...but heres a pic at full flex...i only stopped b/c I heard the tires rubbing the wheel wells...didnt know it was flexed that much...but yea I'm sure they have the dims stamped and if not i'll measure them out for ya... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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