Largest Tire size without hitting body?

elliotf

Hi Group, new guy here from St. Louie. I would really like to put the largest tire that will fit on my 2010 RAV4 17" limited wheels, as long as they do not hit the body or wheel well anywhere. I really don't care about the circumference as long as they will not hit the body. Laughing

Have any of you experimented with larger tires? What is the largest tire you can use and still turn the car?
TIA, Elliot

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djw479 · Posted: July 31, 2010, 2:39 pm Post subject:

I don't have the exact answer, but it seems some of the 18" Sport-trimmed posters are running 245/255 width tires.

That said, if you are at all worried about diminished ride quality and MPG, keep a close watch of the new tire weigh compared to the stock tire. Visit Tire Rack or similar sites that list tire weigh by each size.

By the way...nice color choice!
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elliotf · Posted: July 31, 2010, 2:56 pm Post subject:

Thank you, I like your choice of toys. If I could figure out how to insert pics I would send some back...

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rocco · Posted: August 3, 2010, 4:48 am Post subject:

i've run 245/65R17's without and issue - no rubbing or anything.
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elliotf · Posted: August 3, 2010, 5:33 am Post subject:

leeharvey418 · 35/M Joined: 03 Jul 2007 Posts: 791

Are you necessarily looking for bigger tires or just wider tires? ...because a 255/60-17 will fit your stock wheels, and there are quite a few good options available in that size. They're not a whole lot bigger than your stock tires in terms of OD, but they give you quite a bit more rubber on the ground.

elliotf · Posted: August 3, 2010, 6:40 am Post subject:

rocco · Posted: August 3, 2010, 10:50 am Post subject:

elliotf · Posted: August 3, 2010, 12:02 pm Post subject:

leeharvey418 · 35/M Joined: 03 Jul 2007 Posts: 791

Have you thought about going to a 16" wheel? You could have a little taller-looking tire with the same OD. I'd bet you could squeeze in a 255/70-16 without too much of a rubbing problem (it has the same envelope as a 255/65-17). Even if it was a little too tight, there are some lifting options available.

eguy · Posted: August 4, 2010, 4:26 pm Post subject:

I wouldn't put anything larger than 255 width. I have 245/65/17 and they provide a huge increase over the stock width, but they are about as wide as the car can handle with a stock setup.
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paradigmsk8er · 24 Joined: 05 Nov 2008 Posts: 128 Location: Tampa

I run 255/55r18s fine pre lift. I only ran into rubbing when I added wheel spacers post lift.

elliotf · Posted: August 5, 2010, 5:43 am Post subject:

leeharvey418 · 35/M Joined: 03 Jul 2007 Posts: 791

The 17" aluminum wheels are 7" wide. Only the steel wheels are 17 x 6.5".