Scout II Suspension/Wheel/Tire Question

[atomicmonkey]

'72 Scout II 4x4, stock springs, 15" wheels, 31 tires.

I am desperate to put on new tires. The suspension is also probably original and very, very flat and saggy.

This car is a daily driver, unfortunately 95% on inner-city pavement.

I would like a little beefier look. I am thinking of a 2.5" suspension lift with 16" wheels and larger tires.

Can anyone recommend a tire size that would work with this and not hit the sheet metal.

Any other thoughts about a 2.5" suspension lift etc would be very grateful!!
Cheers,
Mike

 

[FDChappie]

I'm running 265/75 x 16's and they fit great. That gives you a 32" tall tire about 10.5" wide.

 

[atomicmonkey]

Thanks fd!
Does your Scout have a lift?

 

[Hondo]

I'm running 11.5 x 32 hankook dynapro mts on 15 x 10 inch rims, and they hit in the back inside of the rear fender wells. They are big for 32s. Have about a 4" lift. They only hit when flexing pretty hard off road - never on the street. Your 10.5 x 31s will hit in the same spot if you get it offroad, usually on steep sharp uphill turns.

 

[FDChappie]

Yes it has a 4" rancho spring under. Also while the tires do not hit the sheet metal, the front tires will rub on the springs at full lock. The tires fit under the wheel wells far enough that mud stays under the trim.

Tom

thanks fd!
Does your Scout have a lift?