Seems like they should fit according to this thread: http://www.jeeppatriot.com/forum/16-suspension-tires/277402-8-different-wheel-tire-combinations-mks-reviewed.html

Is there a ride height difference between the FDII and the Sport?

 

In doing some research and measurements the FDII seems to be a tad bigger. Wondering what modications would need to be made to fit the size 225/75R16

 

I did a trial fit with the 225/75-16s off our Wrangler. No go. Sitting still they barely fit, but any bumps or body roll and it was out of the question.

I've been chastised by others on this site for discouraging this size, because my Patriot isn't lifted -- its straight stock. Also, later years set an inch higher. I doubt that inch would make a difference but I can't say for sure. My problem was the back of the tire rubbing on the inner fender well.

I'd suggest you do what I did: mount a single tire as an experiment and see what kind of clearance you have. Would it still clear on a rough road, or a hard steering and braking situation? A kid on a bicycle, a bouncing ball, wildlife in the road -- you stomp on the brakes and yank the wheel . . . and rip out your fender well, destroy a tire, or both. Even if you didn't have the accident, it'll cost you some bucks.

I really wanted to use up those lousy tires on my Patriot (I didn't want Wifey on them), but it wasn't worth the risk to put that size on my Patriot.

 

My opinion 225/70/16 is the ideal tire size for the patriot. Its light enough that it won't bog down your rig off-road, larger than stock, and with a good amount tire selection to choose from.

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Nice looking grill. Where'd you get that?

 

So I want to put these on my 2012. I keep looking around and can't seem to find a definitive answer on this size with this pat 4x2.

 

Basically I need something a little aggressive that can handle the logging roads her in the low country. I have a 2012 with no lift. Standard base model. Any help would be appreciated. The size in question I was looking at everything from the wranglers mt to hankook. I have had some ATs that get clogged up.

 

You could look at 225/70-16 if you are worried about clearance. Hankooks, Cooper AT3s, K02s, lots of tires come in that size.

 

I couldn't get a definitive answer either, and now you've got conflicting opinions on this thread. Its seems that size is right on the cutting edge of maybe/maybe not. That's why I did my trial fit.

 

You have a first gen 2wd, your patriot sits lower than a 2012 2wd. We've been through this on other threads. You jump in and give your "experience" to people who have vehicles that sit an inch to inches taller than yours.

 

I'm not a fan of the Soft 8s because of weight, but a lot of guys run them.

Here are the wheels I just picked up to run. The tires are junk so I'll be replacing them. 16x7 5 inch backspacing of a 1998 Grand Cherokee Limited. (They are called ultrastars.)

They will basically be perfectly flush, no poke but not tucked in like stock.

 

Thanks for the help on this. I will be doing a test fit for sure might actually get some spacers just in case. If I need them great, if not, return. I will share my results with the forum. Thanks again for the help. Pictures to come in a couple weeks.

 

Just put some on today. Just posted pics


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I'm not seeing the pics . . .
225/75-16s? What year? No rub? Are you lifted?

 

I posted them in another thread. Should be up at the top under the stickies.


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sorry to revive an old thread but we were able to fit 225/75R16 with no rubbing JUST BARELY. But it fits. Stock height on a 2015

 

I know it's an older post but what is/was the offset on these wheels and rim width?

 

I guess I'm contradicting myself after all the comments I made earlier in this thread. Here is a picture of my 2008 Patriot wearing 225/75-16s. No lift. I had my doubts, but after doing a trial fit I changed my mind and figured I'd risk it. They came off our Wrangler (Wife did not like them) and I couldn't see wasting the rubber that was left. I did get a minor rub when turning while backing up on bumpy surfaces, like from my gravel driveway onto the paved road. There were some serious ruts there and the vehicle rocked so I had to take it slow. The rub seemed to be from the back but it was so slight I never thoroughly investigated. I never had any rubbing under normal circumstances. I'm a pretty conservative driver so the tires & suspension were never getting stressed at all.