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I would like to put Duratrec tires on my stock limited to use as snow tires. My question is, what size can I go up to without any sort of lift? I will probably also be purchasing new wheels to go with the tires (preferably 15 inch). I've never bought anything but stock before for my cars, so I have no idea what I'm getting into. Do I have to worry about the sensors? I read some where on this forum that if you do not buy the tires with sensors, the car will just be put in winter mode and not give you any sort of annoying warning.

For instance, can I buy 15 inch wheels to go with this tire size: LT235/75R15C1 104Q W?


Thanks for your help.
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abel408 said:
I would like to put Duratrec tires on my stock limited to use as snow tires. My question is, what size can I go up to without any sort of lift? I will probably also be purchasing new wheels to go with the tires (preferably 15 inch). I've never bought anything but stock before for my cars, so I have no idea what I'm getting into. Do I have to worry about the sensors? I read some where on this forum that if you do not buy the tires with sensors, the car will just be put in winter mode and not give you any sort of annoying warning.

For instance, can I buy 15 inch wheels to go with this tire size: LT235/75R15C1 104Q W?


Thanks for your help.
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Largest size are 245/70/17 as seen on the SEMA Trailhawk. Stock Trailhawks are
245/65/17.

That being said, if u do 245/70/17, a 15" tire equivalent is 245/80/15 not sure if they make em that size). If my theory is correct, the stock KL's have a high backspacing of over 5.5 (I say that because most jeeps have high backspacing...wrangler and grand Cherokees) it's just an assumption but if I'm correct, u can get a 4.5 backspaced wheel and add a lil more width to it @255.

As for the the sensors, switch em off with the oem ones. If u don't, you'll probably have to go to the dealer to calibrate (if they are able to).

Good luck.
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just curious...how big is the brake rotor? Were all new to this.
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