This seem obvious but didn't see any specific threads on the subject. I am getting new tires (35x12.5) and want to make sure I have enough clearance before I get on the trail. I am running OME springs and shackles with long Add a leafs in the front and also a 1" body lift. I definitely have more room then a lot of people running 33's. I am going for the Dunlop Radial Mud Rover since they are the smallest spec. 35" tire I can find. Dunlop specifies the diameter to be 34.1" (talk about rounding up). This seems like a good option if you want 34's. Interco is the only company I know that makes a 34" tire.
The rear seem easy to test the clearance by unloosing the sway bar if I had one and use a ramp or jacking up one tire at a time until the axle hits the bump stop. The front would be the same except check steering clearance too while at full articulation.
I would like to be able to do it at the tire store before I leave with the tire so if there is a problem then I can go smaller.
Also could measure before the shop with my 32's and measure how much room I have now.
So any tricks you have found or advise? I am not ready to bust out the torch and cut anything yet.
The rear seem easy to test the clearance by unloosing the sway bar if I had one and use a ramp or jacking up one tire at a time until the axle hits the bump stop. The front would be the same except check steering clearance too while at full articulation.
I would like to be able to do it at the tire store before I leave with the tire so if there is a problem then I can go smaller.
Also could measure before the shop with my 32's and measure how much room I have now.So any tricks you have found or advise? I am not ready to bust out the torch and cut anything yet.
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