Tire size for a 2 inch lift

[Tetsuyama]

Hello
I'm from Osaka and am a proud owner of a Delica Spacegear. I'm looking to put a 2 inch lift on it and was wondering if someone could tell me what is the largest tire size that would fit that configuration.
Thanks in advance

 

[sk66]

A 2" lift kit that uses extended shackles is really only a 1" lift; you can fit 2" larger tires than will fit w/o the lift (i.e. 32"), but it will probably require some wheel well modifications (front/rear edges).

 

[Tetsuyama]

Do all 2 inch kits use extended shackles? Would you recommend going higher on the lift to increase tire size limit?
BTW, this is what I'm thinking of going with

https://item.rakuten.co.jp/rv-shuei/144417a/?scid=sp_kwa_pla_unpaid_209909

 

[sk66]

Do all 2 inch kits use extended shackles? Would you recommend going higher on the lift to increase tire size limit?
BTW, this is what I'm thinking of going with

https://item.rakuten.co.jp/rv-shuei/144417a/?scid=sp_kwa_pla_unpaid_209909

Well, not an L400 as they don't have shackles/leaf springs. I would not suggest more than a 2" lift (actual), and even that is going to require a suspension correction kit to do it right.

 

[DustAngel]

I put the 2” lift from Ironman on my L400. I run 30” tires and they barely rub the front fender liners when turning over bumps. As stated above, you will need a suspension correction kit to do correctly

 

[Tetsuyama]

Thanks for the info. So what is the largest tire size I can fit stock?

 

[DustAngel]

Probably 30”

 

[ScottyDiver]

I'm not sure all the content of this thread is correct

There's one post above that says with a 2-in lift 30-in tires rub under certain circumstances

And then below that somebody says the biggest tire you can fit stock, without a lift, is 30 in

Compare this with all the other posts I've seen in other places where everybody says 30 x 9.5 are the largest that can be put on a stock Delica l400 without them rubbing

 

[Sputnik]

I'm not sure all the content of this thread is correct

There's one post above that says with a 2-in lift 30-in tires rub under certain circumstances

And then below that somebody says the biggest tire you can fit stock, without a lift, is 30 in

Compare this with all the other posts I've seen in other places where everybody says 30 x 9.5 are the largest that can be put on a stock Delica l400 without them rubbing

Whether tires rub (on a stock vehicle or lifted) can depend a lot on rims and their offset and backspacing as well as tire width.

A random link on the subject:

What is Wheel Offset? - Les Schwab

If you’re considering customizing your ride with new wheels, it’s good to have a basic understanding of wheel offset.

www.lesschwab.com

So 32's might work on one lifted van and rub on another with identical suspension solely based on rim specs.

Condition of suspension can also contribute to rubbing. Worn shocks/springs/bushings/torsion bars all contribute to less/lower suspension height.