There's been many a person trying to find the answer to this with varied responses. The most common is 30x9.5 or 235/75. Before lashing out and buying a set I decided to try the 235/75R15 out first, albeit a bald one.


looks pretty gnarly compared to the 205's. From full lock to full lock, no rubbing, even with a little reticulation. Not fully off road tested but good enough for me. When I get my tax money in 3 months, 5 new tyres going on!
The only bit that seemed close was the front inner guard...

..but it still has an inch or so to play with.
Hope it helps some of the newcomers. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

P.S. I recommend that nobody tries to change tyres using a tyre lever and screwdriver. Much easier letting the guys at the tyre service do it, plus you get less cuts on your hand <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/drunk.gif" alt="" />

I've had 235/75s for 3 years (coopers M/Ts) and only hit them once or twice that I can think of and I'am always 4wheelin <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />Its a great size for stock rigs,But I've yet to see a 235/ tire thats 30"s,,,29.5,29.7, but not 30"s <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cyclops.gif" alt="" />

What tyres are you planning on buying? I'm looking into SAVERO M/T's. Only problem is that they are not available in 30-9.50's. So need to know the following:
Anyone running 31-10.50's on stock rims? If so, will the 1 3/8" lift, some minor trimming, and seam flattening work with the 31-10.50 tires if they fit on stock rims? Not into heavy 4x4'n but bottomed out 3x on my last hunting trip. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> Want the extra ground clearance.


Next question, are stock GEO TRACKER rims the same size as stock Sportage wheels?


Thanks for any help.
Everet <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/patriot.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />

Cheapest I can get. I found a guy who sells 2nd hand import tyres with 50%+ tread <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/notooth.gif" alt="" /> Don't know what brand yet but they aren't full off road treads, just dual purpose. Can get 4, maybe 5 tyres for the cost of two new ones, so why not? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />

yes everet tracker rims are the same along with sidekick, samuri, and ford five bolt i have stock tracker rims on right now they stick out a little farther than the stock kias

But check the center hole, some stock fords are too small!

Are the ones you have stamped metal or cast alloy?
Thanks, Everet

there stamped i dont know what year they are off of my is early to mid 90s heres a pic

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