Got a set of 33" AT tires, along with matching spare, in size 305/55/20 Falken Wildpeak A/T3W. The manufacturer specs these as 33.2" tall and 12.3" wide. From my previous search, I knew these would fit. Not a lot of pictures or discussion on this so here's some for those tackling this for the future. Also, there's not many people on the boards running this wide of tire, so here's some consideration for that.
Overall diameter - the 200-series can accommodate a pretty darn big tire in its bum. Like I said, mine is 33.2 and fits just fine at normal inflation pressure. If someone really wanted to push this further, I imagine a 33.5", with some more effort, can be squeezed in. The constraint would be the forward panhard bar. I still had just a bit over 1" of clearance, but I have to imagine there should be some room left for flexing.
Width - if you look at the stock spare, it's already peaking out a bit. A 305 is technically 20mm wider still so it will hang that much lower. That said, there's a couple slight mods to help it tuck up there just a bit more. Not a lot, but ~3/8" more. Nearest the rear bumper is not really adjustable, as the stops are welded into the frame.
Mods:
1) First mod is to remove the stop at the frame right behind the diff (2x 12mm bolts). This will help accommodate taller tires, and a wider one sit up a tad more. The frame itself still has an angled stop underneath (as pictured) which is sufficient for a 33" tire to rest on.
2) There is a wide stamped metal carrier that the pulley and tire rest on. This can be raised up ~3/8" of an inch by shimming 4 bolt positions (12mm, two at each side). I used large nuts as shims.
Overall diameter - the 200-series can accommodate a pretty darn big tire in its bum. Like I said, mine is 33.2 and fits just fine at normal inflation pressure. If someone really wanted to push this further, I imagine a 33.5", with some more effort, can be squeezed in. The constraint would be the forward panhard bar. I still had just a bit over 1" of clearance, but I have to imagine there should be some room left for flexing.
Width - if you look at the stock spare, it's already peaking out a bit. A 305 is technically 20mm wider still so it will hang that much lower. That said, there's a couple slight mods to help it tuck up there just a bit more. Not a lot, but ~3/8" more. Nearest the rear bumper is not really adjustable, as the stops are welded into the frame.
Mods:
1) First mod is to remove the stop at the frame right behind the diff (2x 12mm bolts). This will help accommodate taller tires, and a wider one sit up a tad more. The frame itself still has an angled stop underneath (as pictured) which is sufficient for a 33" tire to rest on.
2) There is a wide stamped metal carrier that the pulley and tire rest on. This can be raised up ~3/8" of an inch by shimming 4 bolt positions (12mm, two at each side). I used large nuts as shims.
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