Is there enough of a difference in ride to justify switching from OEM 225/65/R17 to 235/65/R17 tires?

Wandering Pinto

I also Have a 2022 Bronco Sport Badlands that came with the 225's. I switched to 235 65 17 BF Goodrich Trail Terrains OWL. The Scorpions looked lame. I like the looks of the BFG's much better. They have excellent traction, but are still quiet on the highway. 235's are available as a factory option, and work for my use. I nearly have them wore out and will be buying a new set again soon.

BSBLdude968

That looks sweet! I looked at those tires, thought they were pretty good. Do you notice an inaccuracy in your speedometer? My mechanic said it probably wouldn't be worth it, but I don't think there would be potential for any major issues unless I went up to like a 30" tire or so. Glad to hear its working out for you.

EvlNvrDys

https://www.discounttire.com/learn/tire-size-calculator

Speedometer would be off slightly. Even going to a 30" probably not too much. You'll notice a slight drop in MPG, but ride quality should be very similar, depending on the tire you choose.

BSBLdude968

What about performance off-road? Is that extra 1/2 inch enough to improve it?

Bluebaru

You are assuming the speedometer is right from the factory with the 225/65/17 tires. Mine read high compared to my GPS, by ~1mph. I then bought some 245/65/17 Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T's, which are 3/10" bigger in diameter than most 245's and depending on exactly where my cruise control is set my GPS now reads 1-2mph higher, than the speedometer, so it would probably be spot on with a 235/65/17.

EvlNvrDys

The extra 1/2" will give you an extra 1/4" of clearance. So you are talking negligible numbers here. It's your call, but I'd say you'd be doing it more for looks.

Now if you went to a different tire than what is stock (which I don't know what is as I don't have a Sport), that could give better performance off-road.

BSBLdude968

Thanks! Ya know, I am going for looks! Not gonna lie LOL. But chose Firestone Destination AT2! Since I am not doing a TON of off road, my mechanic thought these would satisfy. Great for roads too, from what I understand. Will send pic. settled on the 235/65/r17! In no small part thanks to all the input.

Bluebaru

If it's not to late, you might want to consider the Firestone's in a 235/70/17. At 30" in diameter, that size has been proven to fit, in another brand and the A/T2's, in general, have a narrower tread width, than most other brands/models. They are also rated as an Off Road A/T Tire, by Tire Rack, unlike some others, that are rated as, on road A/T tires. The Firestone's were a top two rated tire by www.tyrereviews.com and they did actual off road testing.

Wandering Pinto

Every little bit helps. I did not take it off-road till I had the BFG's on. First time off-road was TFL's Andrei's Pit , it did excellent ! Check it out.

BSBLdude968

This is a sweet video and ride by the way! Love the decal work! You sold me on the tire sizing/application!

I’ve gotta find somewhere to play around. May have said in the video but where was that filmed?

Little Bronco

I run the 245/65R17 on my 2021 BSBL. I have not had any issues with this size of tire. I have 30,000 miles on these tires. They are Perelli Scorpion All Terrain. I used the tire -size- calculator on Discount Tires website it will show MPH of the new size tire vs. stock O.E.M. size.

BSBLdude968

Thanks! Ya know, I am going for looks! Not gonna lie LOL. But chose Firestone Destination AT2! Since I am not doing a TON of off road, my mechanic thought these would satisfy. Great for roads too, from what I understand. Will send pic. settled on the 235/65/r17! In no small part thanks to all the input.