What's the Biggest Tires You Can Run on a Stock TrailHawk?

So, the factory tires on a Jeep Renegade TrailHawk is a 215/65 R 17, essentially a 28" tire and I'm wondering what will be the biggest tire you can run without any lift. The issue of course being that I'd really like to run a more aggressive set of All Terrain tires but most come in sizes that are bigger than this - at least, when it comes to Nittos. What do you guys think? What tires would you consider with this Jeep?

 

I need to see one in person, but I would think a 32 x 11.50 or 33 x 12.50 would be about as big as you could get without making it look like a Stomper.

 

LOL!! I was just kind of hoping to clear 31's. 33's would be like running 40's on a JK

 

lets keep this constructive Tig. Thanks

i think a 32 will be the biggest you can go stock witout major modifications and maybe a little trimming. i hope its not like my stepdad nissan xterra pro4x where if he went up to 33's from the stock 32's you have to trim a lot of the inner plastic in the fender

 

Kind of looking like that might be the case with anything more than a 30" tire. I really have to get a first hand and personal look at one of these things to know for sure though. Man, SEMA can't come soon enough! I'll most likely go to the LA Auto Show as well to get more of a non-show Jeep look too.

 

Does it have a full-size spare? That could be another issue. If there is a compartment for the spare it may become unusable with a bigger tire.

 

didnt think of that. it would deff force you to get a aftermarket carrier or just run the risk of having to use the donut

 

What's wrong with 40's on a JK.

 

You know, that's a good question. I have a feeling that if you go too much bigger than stock, a roof rack option might be in order.

 

Wait, did you just say roof rack?!?

 

LOL!! As a matter of fact, I did. The TrailHawk comes with a roof rack from the factory - just need to add a basket of some sort to carry stuff. I'm sure there are a lot of options available already from companies like Thule and Yakima

 

So long as the tire size change isn't too significant, I would imagine you could get away with a speedo calibration and call it a day. Go too big and yes, you would need new gears which is probably not something that will be readily available - if ever.

 

thats the tire i was thinking of. great all around tire and with its snow capabilities great for us NE folk as well.

 

I too would like to know what tire choices would be feasible for this mighty midget. Perhaps a 31" BFG? Does Nitto make MT's in anything smaller than a 32?