Eurovan Tires - Bigger?

[groupb]

Has anyone tried the 65 series tire on the newer Eurovans?

I need more ground clearance (torsion bars are cranked full) and the 235/65/16 size will lift my 2002 Weekender about 3/4".

Thanks,

Bill
PNW

[bigfatgeek]

GoWesty sells a wheel/tire combo with 235/60/16 tires. However, their wheel is 7.5" wide. Not sure how wide yours are.

Link here:

http://www.gowesty.com/ec_view...nt_id=

Here's an article from their library on the subject.

http://www.gowesty.com/library_article.php?id=683

[whtghst]

not only do they sell the wheel setup, they also sell a 2" lift kit.

[Operating Engineer O/O]

Has anyone gone to larger O.D. or taller tires without the lift-kit ? What is max. O.D. or tire size before fenders become an issue ? My 2002 MV needs some more ground clearance, I understand the lift -kits....true ground clearance for my needs is total wheel / tire combo O.D......thanks, Tom

[EV99]

I run 225 75 16 on my 99 Eurovan

That's the tire not on the van here:



But yes it requires lifting it up and HD (pickup) springs in the back.

[Operating Engineer O/O]

Thanks for photo & reply....before you did the lift...what else did you try to fit ?....I have read @ other postings here that 235/60-16 is the limit before fender clearance issues ? I looked @ Nokian (Finland) Haka 7 studs & Haka R snows, both can be had in 235/60-16. I have run Nokian on my semi in the past & they were "good stuff"

[EV99]

Thanks for photo & reply....before you did the lift...what else did you try to fit ?....I have read @ other postings here that 235/60-16 is the limit before fender clearance issues ? I looked @ Nokian (Finland) Haka 7 studs & Haka R snows, both can be had in 235/60-16. I have run Nokian on my semi in the past & they were "good stuff"

I really didn't try anything I went for the largest possible as that's what I wanted, this one (unlike the one in the background in the pic) I use for "heavy duty" anything goes and hauling...

Chatted with this guy (link below) a bit and Peter Seikel before I did the tire choice

http://www.windowsmediapc.co.uk/t4/

[bigfatgeek]

I have been running 235/60/16 Michelins on my stock '01 EV MV w/o any issues for the past 3.5 years.

I don't think I'd put a tire with a larger OD on the van in stock form - mainly due to potential clearance issues on the leading edge of the rear bumper.

[bigfatgeek]

Hmm, not on my '01 - the distance between the bumper and tire is about half the distance between the tire and the front of the rear wheel opening.

[Operating Engineer O/O]

I really didn't try anything I went for the largest possible as that's what I wanted, this one (unlike the one in the background in the pic) I use for "heavy duty" anything goes and hauling...

Chatted with this guy (link below) a bit and Peter Seikel before I did the tire choice

http://www.windowsmediapc.co.uk/t4/

Thanks for posting this link from the U.K...I enjoyed his hammer comment when fitting his tires like your's...Lots of great mods that I had been kicking around.The man took the time to post good photos . I have been finding many helpful posts @ the U.K. T-4 site also.

[Operating Engineer O/O]

The photos help show this issue clearly before I order the snows, thank you.......Tom