Is it true that 215/65R16 tires will fit without rubbing

[dinocarsfast]

I want AT tires since I have been traveling a lot on gravel and offroad trails and it looks like 215/65R16 is my best option.  

 

So will it fit without rubbing?

[i86hotdogs]

Which generation are you referring to? I own the gen2 (2014-2018), and put 215/60R16 winter tires on. Your biggest concern will be the front wheel wells. I rallycrossed in those size tires, and had no rubbing or interference, but it sure looked tight! I'm not sure about a 65 ratio. I think they will, but can't guarantee anything. The 60R ratio measures at 26.2" diameter, 65R measures at 27" diameter, and the stock 55R ratio measures 25.3" diameter. Hope this helps!

[jrm223]

I'm running General Grabber AT2's in 215/65R16 and haven't had any rubbing or traction issues with them. I've gotten through mud that the original Conti's couldn't dream of getting through - I've even got stuck in my own yard several times with the OEM Conti's! There's no rub that I've noticed, but it is getting fairly tight at this size. And yes, I have spike lug nuts, haha. I need to get some better looking wheels to go with them, though.

 

The second picture shows the clearance with the wheels turned, not straight ahead. 

 

 

 

[dinocarsfast]

Sweet, I’m going to get the same tires ?

[Fifty150]

Jrm223,

 

Nice LED installation.  Are those solid reverse, or flashing warning?

[jrm223]

Those are both amber/white split and they're wired directly to the reverse lights, so they come on when backing up. They're cheap Chinese ones and the passenger side light doesn't have a 'memory', so it changes flashes patterns every time I go into reverse, haha. The driver side one does have working memory, so it's the same pattern each time. Not a big enough issue for me to worry about, especially since they're screwed & siliconed 100% to the filler panel. After 3-ish years, the lenses have yellowed some, so I may eventually replace them with better ones at some point.

[Double Nickels]

The problem isn't that people can't see you.  They see you.  They don't care about you and refuse to yield.

[JJordan]

Yea Buddy

[Beaver]

I know this is old but I kept coming to this thread when researching. I have a 2019 TC wagon and yes they fit! I have 215/65/16 General Grabber ATX. No rubbing even over speed bumps/steep driveways etc. awesome tires. Hopefully this helps someone. 

Edited June 25, 2022 by Beaver

[EugenioFerrari]

JJordan, can you share exact model and size (I've tried to zoom in but they are hard to decipher)? 

Beaver, me too, kinda nervous to screw up.

My conversion should happen this month. I'll post.

[mrtn]

On 6/6/2019 at 4:22 PM, jrm223 said:

pics

 

Off topic: jrm223, is that a semi caravan you have there? if yes, what do you use to haul it?

[sarah.thib]

On 5/26/2021 at 9:17 PM, JJordan said:

Yea Buddy

@JJordan Did you lift the rear suspensionor is the upper tire space just the result of a higher tire profile? If so, what solution did you use? I want to lift mine but it seems like the Tema 4x4 spacers don't work for the rear suspension.