Rims confusion.

[sunny1292]

Hey, I just bought my 2012 journey r/t a week ago and like its so far. The thing that always bothers me is how narrow the rims/tires look. Although this is my first post i've done some reading and research around and I understand that the Kumho tires (225 55 R19) is a size that is rare offmarket. I also understand that the replacement tire is reccommended at 235 55 r19.

So I was considering swapping tires and sizing up to the 235s. But the ONLY reason i would do that is because I'd like more width, but im not sure how much wider the 235s will actually look. In other words is it worth it? My second option is new rims + tires. I know you cannot buy 19" rims for the journey so my only option would be 20's.

Before buying the journey I asked the dealer if they could add wider rims to my order. They said, and i quote: "we have tried putting wider rims on the journey and we found that they rub when turning on full lock." So that did not really work out for me.

My question is, has anyone put on larger rims 20s or 22s and found that it is rubbing? Secondly, if anyone has put on wider tires on existing journey rims (235s or 245s)? If so what was the largest size, and any issues found with that solution?

Hopefully i can find a solution soon,

any feedback is greatly appreciated, Thanks!

[Psyke]

http://www.1010tires...ecalculator.asp

this should let you compare different tire sizes and give a visual representation.

cheers!

Steph S.

[bramfrank]

It isn't the rims, it is the entire tire/wheel assembly.

You need three factors to work out propery;

1. The right bolt pattern

2. The right offset

3. The right overall diameter for the tires

4. Appropriate width for the entire package

Here's a bit of verbiage on the various tires that you'd normally put on a DJ: http://www.dodgejour...set/#entry16222

You'll need to choose a wheel that clears the calipers and keep the overall diameter and tire width roughly equal to what you have now to avoid clearance issues. The point is that you aren't going to put fat tires on a DJ, though lower profile tires combined with bigger wheels may give the impression of being fatter.

To get the right diameter and width a 20" tire that should do the job would be sized about 235/45/20 - 22" would be about 225/35/22 - you might need to tweak the pinion factor slightly if the speedo ends up being off a bit.

Edited October 14, 2012 by bramfrank

[sunny1292]

So even the 235s on my current rims would cause a problem?

This was intended package:

20" RIMS:

Offset: +50mmBackspacing: 6.73" Bolt Pattern: 5-127

Rec. Tire Size:245/45-20

Weight: 30.9lbs.

this is off of tirerack, which shows tht most 20" rims would require a 245 tire. Now i'm not sure how accurate these generated results usually are.

[bramfrank]

So even the 235s on my current rims would cause a problem?

This was intended package:

20" RIMS:

Offset: +50mmBackspacing: 6.73" Bolt Pattern: 5-127

Rec. Tire Size:245/45-20

Weight: 30.9lbs.

this is off of tirerack, which shows tht most 20" rims would require a 245 tire. Now i'm not sure how accurate these generated results usually are.

From the perspective of diameter they'll work - will they fit width-wise? These rims are wider than stock, and I don;t know what the clearances are, so I can't guarantee they'll work - maybe someone else here who has done it can chime in.

[OhareFred]

I just put a set of Michelin 235-55-19 on my 09 R/T without any problems at all. Stock rims. Nothing rubs, etc. As far as looking wider, not that I can tell....

[larryl]

I also have 235's on my 19" rims no problems