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 Tire questions
#988149
03/02/10 08:18 PM
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Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 34
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Hey guys I am new to the forum and if this isnt the right spot to post Im sorry I will get it down as I explore the site. I did search for my answer first but only found answers for lifted sportages. I am wanting to know what is the biggest size tire you can get on a factory 2001 kia sportage. No lift or mods as of yet, not sure I want to go down that road. Still I would like a more aggresive look and some more grip as I am about an hour away from red river gorge and that is an offroad dreamland
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Re: Tire questions
[Re: jimmybjames]
#988150
03/02/10 08:52 PM
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Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 83
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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look at the third thread from the top for some ideas....
i am kind of wondering the same thing,,i had 215 on and replaced with 205 last month....now the bottom has fallen out of the roads and i wish i had gotten 215 again...i may have to,,i have an extra set of wheels......
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Re: Tire questions
[Re: jimmybjames]
#988151
03/02/10 09:40 PM
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Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,224
Body Damage is Cool
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Jimmy, Welcome to the forum! The largest tires you can go without a lift are 235/75-15's. You can get Goodyear Wrangler OEM's from several tire shops that have a good tread and are quite reasonable. ![[Linked Image]](http://i121.photobucket.com/albums/o214/evlu/PICT0052.jpg) Good for the road and trail. When your ready to lift, let me know! Everet
WWW.UPYOURKIA.COM White 96,4x4, man.hubs,K&N filter,3row rad, twin 16" fans, 3" body lift, 4" UPYOURKIA LIFT KIT,265/75 16 TreadWrights on DC2 wheels,140 amp alt. dual batts.
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Re: Tire questions
[Re: Everet]
#988152
03/02/10 09:45 PM
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Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 34
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Well I am driving a kia so I am on a poor mans budget, but what kind of lifting are you talking about (still have a set of 35's in my garage from my jeep)? type and cost wise that is. And thanks for the tire tip. Just the answer I was looking for!
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Re: Tire questions
[Re: jimmybjames]
#988153
03/03/10 12:39 AM
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Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 3,814
Roll Me Over
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Well, Keep those 35's in mothballs cause you will never get them on the Sporty (due to the info U gave)............. Like Everet said, the 235/75/15 (Ford Explorer size) will certainly work for you.....But the price is almost as much as the larger sizes.....You can put 30's on also with stock..(with some smashing and hammering also! <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Tire questions
[Re: Hydra747]
#988154
03/03/10 12:57 AM
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Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 34
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Well the 35's was a joke. I dont think the little 4 cylinder that could can push those things that alone the front and rear axles. I had them on a grand cherokee with dana 44's front and rear. moved down to 32's for the gas and power issues on the I6. But 30's are more what I am looking for but may go a tad bit smaller with the lower power of the sporty. Glad their is a forum out there for kia, for a while I thought it was going to be all trial and error. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Tire questions
[Re: jimmybjames]
#988155
03/03/10 01:23 AM
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Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 587
Rock Warrior
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Glad their is a forum out there for kia, for a while I thought it was going to be all trial and error. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> Still kinda is <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Tire questions
[Re: 69442]
#988156
03/04/10 04:16 AM
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Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 229
Wheeler
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before my lift i was running 30x9.5 coopers with some pretty knarly tread as well as side tread on stock rims...the only mods wer a slightly triimed front bumper with only a lil rubbing while backing up and turning...solved that problem with a lil pounding on the seam in the back of the front wheel well
Lonnie
Auto Parts Professional
95 sportage sold but not forgotten
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Re: Tire questions
[Re: londart]
#988157
03/04/10 05:16 AM
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Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 244
Wheeler
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hey i run 31s and i dont notice power issues i havent found a hill that i didnt loose traction on before loosing power so 31s are very good option and the treadwrights mtr or gaurd dog now are kick a-- and price shipped to ur door was 100.64thats what i paid for my matching spare last month <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> just my two-cents tho <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/patriot.gif" alt="" />
01 w/31 in. mtr,winch,elec.fan ,4 in.suspension lift and 4in. body lift,front and rear hitch. NOT ENOUGH POWER so V8 and solid axles coming soon.2013
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