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 Tire size
#835163
09/10/07 09:47 PM
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Joined: Aug 2007
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Need a Spot
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What is the biggest size tire I can fit on the Sportage without a lift? 2000 4wd 4dr I have 215/75 all terrain tires on it now but I want to put on some rough tires and need to go a little bigger. I am getting 22 - 24 mpg now and don't want to kill the mileage so I prefer not to lift the rig unless I have too.
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Re: Tire size
[Re: Sportage0]
#835164
09/11/07 12:08 AM
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Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 40
Getting the Wheeling Fever
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You can use the search feature to find answers to common questions such as this. Here's a link to a thread that will fit the bill on this one: Tire size Good luck ks
'99 Sportage 4dr EX 5-speed, unmolested
'98 Sportage 4dr Auto 2wd
'96 Sportage 4dr Auto,235-75x29"tires, custom fabbed hidden receiver hitch and big plans.
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Re: Tire size
[Re: Sportage0]
#835165
09/11/07 12:16 AM
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Joined: Mar 2002
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Body Damage is Cool
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235x75x15 on the stock wheels is as big as I would go without a lift. You might be able to squeeze in 30s if you stay with the stock wheels. You might loose a little MPGs with the 235s but not much.
Dennis
95 Sportage, gone but not forgotten.
98 Jeep TJ, 4" Zone springs with RC Long arms, Ford 8.8", 4.56 gears & Detroit locker rear, D30, 4.56 & Detroit Trutrack front.
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Re: Tire size
[Re: DennisThompson]
#835166
09/11/07 02:26 AM
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Joined: Aug 2006
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if you go much bigger, even without a lift you will lose some mpg. if you stay narrower though it shouldn't be as bad.
i know with my 31x10.5's it suffers a lot!
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Re: Tire size
[Re: DEFBOY35]
#835167
09/11/07 05:58 AM
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Joined: Jun 2006
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Roll Me Over
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The largest tire size that I did without a lift was 30x9.5 on 15x8 rims with +offset---and I had no problems (major). <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/patriot.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Tire size
[Re: Hydra747]
#835168
09/11/07 01:40 PM
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Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 5,527
Trail Leader
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30x9.5 fits on stock rims too, with only very minor rubbing on the sway bar at full-lock turns.
95 Sportage w/welded and 5.89 geared dana 44's on 38.5" TSL's.- SADLY SOLD CURRENTLY - 2000 sportage, 5.38 gears, welded diffs, 35" tires, 5.5" lift http://www.cardomain.com/ride/341410
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Re: Tire size
[Re: Dave Scott]
#835169
09/12/07 07:34 PM
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Joined: Aug 2007
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Thanks for the info. That is what I was hoping to hear. I have found a good deal on a set of 235's. I pull a small boat and a 6x10 trailer with a 4 wheeler on it. I pull both trailers alot since this in my hunting rig. Any experience and how much the taller tire will affect my pulling power and also the affect on mpg?? I have always drove full size trucks with big V8's so I don't know what to expect from putting a larger tize on the small 4 cylinder. I appreciate all your help!!!!
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Re: Tire size
[Re: Sportage0]
#835170
09/13/07 12:50 AM
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Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 1,396
Body Damage is Cool
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I have never towed with mine but I didn't notice much of a drop in gas milage or power with the 30x950s but I did add a K&N open filter and a 2 1/4" exhahst with a MagnaFlow. When I went to the 31s I felt a drop in both milage and power but not enough to make me go smaller tires again. A good air filter and open up your exhaust and It should pull ok with the 235s.
Dennis
95 Sportage, gone but not forgotten.
98 Jeep TJ, 4" Zone springs with RC Long arms, Ford 8.8", 4.56 gears & Detroit locker rear, D30, 4.56 & Detroit Trutrack front.
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Re: Tire size
[Re: DennisThompson]
#835171
09/13/07 08:34 AM
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Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 165
Wheeler
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i got 235's on mine and i take a trailer up the beach camping, i dont notice alot if difference in economy unless im giving it some stick. it will be slightly worse economy becauce u have a larger rolling diameter but nothing to bad.
01 sporty, king springs,235/75/15s,tjm nudge bar,narva blue spotties,triffa spotties,uhf,dual battery sys and a sub.
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