The old tires debate again

[Ken]

G,day all another new-by, looking at the new bridgestone D694 A/T in 215/70R16 to go on my 98 forry,Will these fit under with standard suspension.And how much effect will this have on gearing,thanks in advance.
Cheers Ken

 

[mr turbo]

G'day Ken & to ORS.
You will find that the tyres in that size will most probably rub on the spring seat/perch with standard suspension.

Regards
Mr Turbo

 

[Ken]

Thanks for quick reply

Rang the tire mob today as my cal-cs didn't add up ether,He swears hes fitted them to forrys before so guess I will find out saturday,A 2 inch strut lift is on the way with a king spring upgrade soon to follow but none off these will change the spring seat height so what gives there,
Cheers Ken
PS. Thanks for the welcome mr turbo

 

[mr turbo]

I see by your post that you have a 98 Forry, but if you take a look at this post by spinners who recently fitted some new boots (215/70/160) it may give you a better understanding of how close the tyres are to rubbing etc in that size.

New Cooper ATR shoes for the Forester (

1 2 3)

Hope this helps.

Regards
Mr Turbo