tyeayo Posted September 24, 2015 Report Share Posted September 24, 2015 I have a 2014 dj sxt awd with the stock 17 alloys I know they call for a 225 65 17, but i was wondering what the widest tire the 14 awd can handle? I am coming up to the end of the line on thse stock kumhos, and with winter coming up here in rainy tacoma, washington, its time to upgrade. thanks gents dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhh3 Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 I have 255/50s on my 19" wheels, and I can not get my index fingernail between the bottom front strut mounts and the tires jkeaton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted September 25, 2015 Report Share Posted September 25, 2015 I have a 2014 dj sxt awd with the stock 17 alloys I know they call for a 225 65 17, but i was wondering what the widest tire the 14 awd can handle? I am coming up to the end of the line on thse stock kumhos, and with winter coming up here in rainy tacoma, washington, its time to upgrade. thanks gents You can go to a site like discount tire and it will list available "+1" or "+2" sizes. dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philhorton1974 Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 i have a 2012 dj awd sxt......same question.....17 rims.....how wide can we go? dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philhorton1974 Posted September 29, 2015 Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 (edited) can this be confirmed.....if you all are able to get 255/50 r19 on.....then on a 17 inch wheel..... https://www.mcgrefer.com/sizeinfo/2555019/diameter-17#page-2=page-2-width Edited September 29, 2015 by philhorton1974 dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyeayo Posted September 29, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2015 anyone? I'm hoping to swap out the stock kumhos on the wifes 2014 sxt awd within the next few days, wanting to go as wide as possible dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted September 30, 2015 Report Share Posted September 30, 2015 I do not know. I always consult the tire dealer or use an online tire size calculator to figure out the size differences. dhh3 and Lobitz68 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobitz68 Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 I do not know. I always consult the tire dealer or use an online tire size calculator to figure out the size differences. This^^^ Consult a professional... if they screw it up then they pay for it. With a purchase that large I would look for reviews and opinions online, but the knowledge a pro can offer would be what I would use to make my final decision. dhh3 and jkeaton 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhh3 Posted October 1, 2015 Report Share Posted October 1, 2015 (edited) Tire rack.com lists all the size tires that will fit any vehicle. P255/50R19 are not listed for the DJ. Dodge used this size tire on the Red Show Crossroad last summer. My Tire Dealer had reservations ordering this size, but I told him that they had to fit because Dodge used them. As I mentioned, I can not get my index fingernail between the lower spring mount on the front struts and the inside of the tire. 50 has to be the widest tire that will fit, at least on a 19. There are a lot more sizes available for 17" wheels, when compared to 19". A P255/50R17 may not fit. If you don't pick one of the sizes recommended, then it becomes trial and error. Usually, you are safe going one size over; sometimes 2, but then you will begin to throw off the speedometer. My tires are 10.04" wide; 1.18" wider than stock. .59" wider on each side. Maybe go by the width of the tire. And, I believe that the Crossroad wheels have a slightly deeper dish, so the tire sit slightly towards the outside of the DJ. A lot to think about. Edited October 1, 2015 by dhh3 jkeaton 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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