How are guys installing larger tires on the stock OBX rims

[nab07447]

I'm seeing pics and posts with stock obx wheels having 305/70/18 tires. However, when i review the specs on those tires they all require a min 8.5" Diameter tire and the diameter on that wheel is only 7.5". Or am i missing something?

Is there something you have to do to that rim to install a tire that doesn't meet the spec or are you just installing the tire against the manufacturer specifications? No judgment on my part, I'm looking for a way to save 1700 bucks as well- by not having to buy new wheels.

If this is the case (installing against the manufacturer spec) is it dangerous or is it just a situation that makes the ride or longevity of the tire worse?

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[JimboSlice]

I'm seeing pics and posts with stock obx wheels having 305/70/18 tires. However, when i review the specs on those tires they all require a min 8.5" Diameter tire and the diameter on that wheel is only 7.5". Or am i missing something?

Is there something you have to do to that rim to install a tire that doesn't meet the spec or are you just installing the tire against the manufacturer specifications? No judgment on my part, I'm looking for a way to save 1700 bucks as well- by not having to buy new wheels.

If this is the case (installing against the manufacturer spec) is it dangerous or is it just a situation that makes the ride or longevity of the tire worse?

https://tinyurl.com/OBXBronco

Someone posted this a while back

 

[Moto26]

https://tinyurl.com/OBXBronco

Someone posted this a while back

That’s awesome! Kudos to whoever put that together…

 

[nab07447]

Thanks Jimbo- that’s great to see

however, I’m still wondering how they are installing tires on the stock obx wheels that don’t meet the specs? The rims are to narrow for those 305/70 tires.

 

[lobbs611]

Thanks Jimbo- that’s great to see

however, I’m still wondering how they are installing tires on the stock obx wheels that don’t meet the specs? The rims are to narrow for those 305/70 tires.

They're finding shops that will just flat ignore the specs. It's really that simple. It's not a great idea, obviously, but people do it all the time.

 

[Rspayde]

Yeah I tossed big bend stock tire take offs on my ranger that were to narrow but the bead set and held so

 

[nab07447]

They're finding shops that will just flat ignore the specs. It's really that simple. It's not a great idea, obviously, but people do it all the time.

Ok got it. I was wondering if it was that simple. I may do the same thing

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