Hi all,
I have finally fitted my fl2 with bfgoodrich 245 65 17 at tyres.
Looks great and drives well.
I now wish to install spacers to the hubs.
Does anyone know if 10 mm spacers can be fitted without the need for longer bolts??????

Hi i am thinking of fitting that size tyres on my car when i replace the 235 65 17's do the 245 65 17's fit without rubbing or catching.

Sorry Busman
I've been on hollybobs.

I did try to put 25mm spacers on before fitting the new BfG's.
Spacers were no good ( long story) so I took a chance and fitted tyres without anyway.
Loads of room and no problems on full lock at all.
245 65 17 falls below 2.5% increase of original tyre size and should not cause any probs with drive
other than a small discrepancy on speedo.
Looks and drives Great.

5mm will be fine (I have a couple unused if you would like them). I think 10mm might be pushing it. It means those nuts will have 10mm of empty space inside. Ex AA Series III LWB Safari - Gone
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Horlicks1 wrote:

Sorry Busman
I've been on hollybobs.

I did try to put 25mm spacers on before fitting the new BfG's.
Spacers were no good ( long story) so I took a chance and fitted tyres without anyway.
Loads of room and no problems on full lock at all.
245 65 17 falls below 2.5% increase of original tyre size and should not cause any probs with drive
other than a small discrepancy on speedo.
Looks and drives Great.

As long as increase is below 2.5% of original, tyre should cause not major issues.
Speedo is around 1.5mph different @ 70 mph according to my sat nav!
Spacers if used could cause slightly more wear on wheel bearings but nothing major.

Ride on roads is noticeably smoother than ecosaver tyre fitted by previous owner.
Only slight hum from bigger tyre tread.
Grip off road is like having spikes.
Looks great too now, not too aggressive or namby Pamby.

I am happy with the change, I might just add 10mm spacers making it 30mm wider with the tyre difference.

Thanks for the info! It's very useful.
One last question: why didn't you go for 245 70 17? I understand that size would also be within the accepted 2.5% and it would give a height lift.

As I understand it.
245 70 17

70 % of 245 = 171.5
X2 = 343
+ 431.8 (17") = 774.8

Making it 5% increase of original 737.3 (235 65 17).

You're right! I got confused with the numbers
Thanks!!!